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LaPlace

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 Community Church in Luling to help both ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:03 am

LaPlace

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 Pageant, which will be held at 7 ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Friday, July 28, 2023 1:42 pm

Edgard

‘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 for knowledge did not end there. She ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 9:53 pm

Sports

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 fame induction to his long list of ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:20 pm

LaPlace

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 and a major heart attack in less ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:45 pm

LaPlace

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 man in St. John the Baptist Parish ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:29 pm

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 sponsoring the D.A.R.E. program. Last year  Riverside ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 am

Edgard

Superintendent Rebecca Johnson announces resignation

RESERVE — With less than three weeks remaining until the start of the 2023-24 school year, Superintendent Rebecca Johnson announced her resignation to the St. ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, July 22, 2023 5:25 pm

Local

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 to a spacious new home at 13524 ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, July 22, 2023 1:37 pm

Local

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 St. Charles Parish Hospital EMS jumped into ... Read more

by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, July 22, 2023 1:27 pm

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