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St. John the Baptist School Board appoints new superintendent following concerns from public
Reserve — In a meeting on Monday, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board held open interviews ... Read more
Author: Lora Luquet | L'Observateur
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Lakewood Drive at Highway 90 Fully Closed to Traffic
Hahnville, LA – Effective Wednesday, December 6, 2023, traffic will not be able to enter or exit Lakewood Drive ... Read more
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Breaking Barriers: Sylvia Taylor, the first woman to represent District 57
Following her victory on Nov. 18, Sylvia Taylor is poised to become a trailblazer in Louisiana’s political landscape. ... Read more
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The Norco Christmas Parade: A River Parishes tradition
The Norco Christmas Parade ran from the 1950s through the 1980s before it was discontinued. In 2001, a ... Read more
Lifestyle
A Heartwarming Gesture: Brooke Madere’s Thanksgiving Donation Bags
In the spirit of gratitude and giving back, Brooke Madere, a compassionate 19-year-old graduate of East St. John, ... Read more
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Russ Wise: Santa in the River Parishes
Over 20 years ago, Russ Wise, who had never grown a beard before, grew one out for the ... Read more
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34th Annual Festival of the Bonfires to proceed with extra precautions
St. James Parish — Despite the unusually dry conditions leading to a burn ban across Louisiana this year, ... Read more
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St. James Plant honors veterans in Veterans Day ceremony
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the AmSty plant in St. James Parish held a ceremony to honor its employees ... Read more
Lifestyle
Dollar General: A lifeline for Edgard’s small community
In March 2019, the arrival of a Dollar General store marked a significant change for Edgard, offering not ... Read more
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St. John school district installs 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council
The St. John the Baptist Parish school system has implemented its 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council, an initiative designed ... Read more