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Garyville

2-mile mandatory evacuation issued around Marathon Petroleum site

Editor’s Note: Evacuation sites have been updated. GARYVILLE — As a precautionary measure, Parish President Jaclyn Hotard has issued an emergency declaration and declared a ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Friday, August 25, 2023 10:56 am

LaPlace

Brushstrokes of Resilience: 2023 Andouille Festival poster reflects community spirit

LAPLACE — The official poster of the 48th annual Andouille Festival features Andouille sausages second-lining through a rainstorm of red beans and rice. An official ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:21 pm

East St. John

Building upon last year’s success, ESJ is ready to reach the finals

  LAPLACE — For the past five years, East St. John has built its football program brick by brick under the direction of head coach ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:58 pm

High School Sports

Standards never change for SCC’s championship team

LAPLACE — Back-to-back state titles will be a tough act to follow for St. Charles Catholic’s football team. Head coach Wayne Stein said the expectations ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:46 pm

High School Sports

Football Preview 2023: West St. John rebuilds with new leadership

EDGARD — West St. John fell short during the 2022 football season, tumbling to a 2-7 record, but first-year head coach Derron Thomas is stepping ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:28 pm

High School Sports

Riverside Academy football is growing with Coach Roussel

RESERVE — Riverside Academy’s football program had a seamless transition as Lee Roussel stepped in as head coach for the 2022 season, leading the Rebels ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:03 pm

LaPlace

Informational meeting gauges interest for a St. John Parish weight loss support group

LAPLACE — Rather than focusing on dieting or a specific food plan, the Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) program focuses on lasting lifestyle changes with ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:44 am

LaPlace

Dr. Montegut reflects on 36 years as coroner

LAPLACE — Over the past 36 years, Dr. Christy Montegut has arrived at the scene of car accidents, homicides, drug overdoses, and other incidents to ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:40 am

Local

‘Character is the new currency’; Salute 1st Training Academy steers transformation of local students

VACHERIE — More than half of the male population at St. James High School was recently inducted into Salute 1st Training Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:33 am

LaPlace

Golden Stone & Marble opens in LaPlace

LAPLACE — Golden Stone & Marble celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony August 15 at 132 Woodland Drive in LaPlace. Owners Amer ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:32 pm

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