Gary Dupré, Author at L'Observateur

News

Keep Louisiana Beautiful accepting applications for grant programs

BATON ROUGE – Keep Louisiana Beautiful is accepting applications online for the Greener Grounds Grant for large outdoor events, Beautification Grant, and Trash Receptacle Grant. All three grant programs were created to ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:45 pm

LaPlace

Dance Camp fun in St. John Parish

This past week, St. John the Baptist Parks and Recreation hosted a summer dance camp for children ages 5 to 12 at REGALA Gymnasium in ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Sunday, July 2, 2023 2:00 pm

LaPlace

Brief: St. John Citizens Academy accepting registrations

St. John Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy has room for a few more participants. The deadline to register is April 12,. The Academy will be held ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 9:04 am

LaPlace

Keep St. John Beautiful reflects on 2022 progress

LAPLACE — As 2022 comes to a close, here is what Keep St. John Beautiful, the parish residents and elected officials and staff accomplished despite ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Saturday, December 10, 2022 10:10 am

Opinion

Shared traditions make lasting memories

The sights, sounds and smells of this blessed time of year are everywhere. But one thing seems to be missing in our part of the ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:00 am

Local

4-H Club hosts Thanksgiving food drive

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary’s 4-H Club recently hosted a food drive. Students collected broth, rice and yams for the Matthew 25:35 Ministry. Volunteers at the ministry’s food pantry ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:56 am

Sports

Diocesan Soccer Challenge hosted at AOL Catholic School

On Saturday, October 22, the Diocesan Soccer Challenge was held at the Ascension of Our Lord, Catholic School soccer field in LaPlace. These winners will ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 2:12 am

Sports

Knights of Columbus fall golf tournament supports scholarships

LAPLACE — The Knights of Columbus, Ascension of our Lord Council 9623 will be hosting a Golf Tournament on October 14 at Riverlands Golf and ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:00 am

Sports

Wildcat Pride: Trenell Smith named head girls basketball coach at St. James

VACHERIE — After three years coaching volleyball and softball alongside her twin sister at East St. John High School, Trenell Smith was recently named head ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Saturday, June 11, 2022 12:00 am

Opinion

Keller: Celebrating 64 years of marriage

May 24, 1958 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been 64 years! I remember that day which seems like only a few years ago. ... Read more

by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:00 am

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