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Grant funds telehealth studio for St. John the Baptist Parish Library System

RESERVE — Patrons will be able to access telehealth services at the new Reserve Library thanks to a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana grant. ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:55 am

Lifestyle

Swingin’ for Mila: Golf tournament raises funds for 1-year-old who has battled seizures

DESTREHAN — Gulf Coast Safety Council is dedicating all proceeds from its 21st annual Swingin’ for Safety Golf tournament to a local 1-year old who ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:47 am

Local

Election qualifying is complete in St. John Parish

The qualifying period for the October 14 primary election ended at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10.  The following candidates have qualified:   Sheriff Graylin Burl ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:41 pm

Sports

Dribbling to Destiny: Imani Daniel faces elite competition at U.S. Open Basketball Championships

GRAMERCY — Rising basketball star Imani Daniel has traveled back and forth from Gramercy to Texas for a chance to compete at an elite level, ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:22 am

LaPlace

What residents need to know about the Fortified Roof Program

LAPLACE — As the aftermath of Hurricane Ida exasperated Louisiana’s insurance woes, members of the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans focused on ways ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:32 am

LaPlace

After 47 years, Wee Care goes full-time

LAPLACE — For the first time in its 47-year history in LaPlace, First Baptist Church Wee Care Center is making the leap from a mother’s ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:47 am

LaPlace

‘There’s No Place Like Home’: Emily C. Watkins students return to campus 2 years post-Ida

LAPLACE — Teachers wore shirts with the comforting phrase “There’s No Place Like Home” as they welcomed students back to the Emily C. Watkins Elementary ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:23 am

Local

See who’s on the ballot: Election qualifying is underway in St. John Parish

EDGARD — Qualifying is underway in St. John the Baptist Parish for the October 14 primary election. The qualifying period ends Thursday, August 10. The ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 3:48 pm

Local

Filmmaker searching for support to air local bonfire documentary nationally

  GRAMERCY — During a winter trip to the River Parishes in the early 2000s, Chicago native Mark Niedelson was enchanted by sights of children ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Sunday, August 6, 2023 3:18 am

Edgard

West Bank of St. John under consideration for National Historic Landmark designation

EDGARD — With sprawling oak trees and sugarcane fields bordering centuries-old plantation homes, the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish appears almost frozen ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:00 am

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