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Pastor Alice Boutte answers call to lead local churches
LAPLACE —Pastor Alice Boutte is bringing fresh leadership to First United Methodist Church in LaPlace and New Life ... Read more
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Lifestyle
Andouille Pageant interest meeting scheduled for Aug. 15
LAPLACE — Lights! Camera! Action! St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking contestants for the 50th Anniversary Andouille ... Read more
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‘Never lose your sense of worth’; St. John Parish Retired Teachers’ Association hosts membership banquet
EDGARD — Twenty-five years have passed since Ann Harvey retired from education, but her work ethic and search ... Read more
Sports Main
Retired Coach Frank Monica to be inducted into Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
LAPLACE — Coach Frank Monica, a River Parishes legend who retired in 2021, is adding another hall of ... Read more
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LaPlace man’s journey to healing leads to national powerlifting championship
LAPLACE — Jimmy Toups’ future looked bleak as he fought back against his ailing health, enduring nine surgeries ... Read more
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Veteran deputy “Pappy” Terry honored for decades of service
LAPLACE — Having dedicated half a century to law enforcement, 87-year-old Percy “Pappy” Terry Jr. is the only ... Read more
Education
D.A. brings D.A.R.E. to local children
RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney’s Office is preparing for its second year of ... Read more
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Superintendent Rebecca Johnson announces resignation
RESERVE — With less than three weeks remaining until the start of the 2023-24 school year, Superintendent Rebecca ... Read more
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A new chapter unleashed: Destrehan Animal Hospital moving to spacious new location
DESTREHAN — After 34 years of serving the community from a cozy clinic, Destrehan Animal Hospital is moving ... Read more
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Burn victim makes full recovery, thanks first responders for lifesaving effort
NORCO — Just over 18 months ago, courageous first responders from the Norco Area Volunteer Fire Department and ... Read more