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LaPlace

That’s some goooood chili: ‘Spencer Way’ recipe earns $10K firehouse title

NEW YORK CITY — The competition was hot this week, but St. John the Baptist Parish firefighter Jeremy Chauvin kept his cool. He wasn’t bothered ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, August 26, 2017 12:14 am

High School Sports

Rams putting faith behind sophomore quarterback Gaudia

VACHERIE — For a sophomore, D’Andre Gaudia is pretty sure of himself. Fall football practices were just barely legal under the LHSAA’s rules when the ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, August 26, 2017 12:01 am

High School Sports

Jamboree action: Rams lose late, Comets start strong

VACHERIE — The West St. John High Rams got off to a strong start in Thursday night’s Thibodaux Regional Medical Center River Parishes Jamboree against ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Friday, August 25, 2017 11:40 am

LaPlace

Love of Libraries: Central branch named for influential board member Norris “Butch” Millet

LAPLACE — For Norris “Butch” Millet Sr., Saturday was a great day to be alive. Millet, a longtime teacher and administrator at Leon Godchaux High ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:15 am

Local

Graves praises St. Charles levee; U.S. Rep. says St. John should be proactive with construction

BOUTTE — As the son of an engineer, Garret Graves grew up crawling around construction sites and playing on equipment. So the Republican Congressman said ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:14 am

LaPlace

Ham radio operators tuning in new enthusiasts locally

LAPLACE — Most people probably think of Ham Radio operators as hobbyists, men and women who spend their free time chatting with their pals on ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:13 am

East St. John

St. John Parish volleyball teams set Pontchartrain Center as goal

RESERVE — The Pontchartrain Center in Kenner is a lot closer to St. John the Baptist Parish than the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. But ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:03 am

Education

LOOKS BRIGHT: Footballer finds award-winning success with Blood Center poster

RESERVE — Art and football are in the blood of East St. John High School senior Christopher Thompson. A versatile strong safety on the football ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, August 19, 2017 12:14 am

Lifestyle

Belle Terre drainage project halted to move gas line

LAPLACE — Cheryl Allnet, the general manager of French Riviera Fitness in LaPlace, has kept a wary eye on the major construction project taking place ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, August 19, 2017 12:07 am

East St. John

East St. John High builds pre-season buzz with annual event

RESERVE — When they’re doing battle on the field, the members of the East St. John High School football team can’t be watching the cheerleaders, ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, August 19, 2017 12:01 am

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