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LaPlace

Late night loss ends season for Townsend Homes

NEW ORLEANS – It wasn’t the way Townsend Homes wanted its season to end, but after two losses in a rain-soaked and much-delayed American Legion ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:05 am

Entertainment

Finding somewhere to dance

LAPLACE – When Rajon Alexander was just 3 years old, her parents took her to see a relative perform in a local dance recital. It ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:05 am

Education

Women’s powerlifting team heads to world championship

LUTCHER – Some coaches look for the athletes who can run the fastest. Some look for the best jump shot. Others look for the biggest ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, July 20, 2019 12:05 am

LaPlace

American Legion State Tournament picks up this weekend

NEW ORLEANS – In his many years overseeing American Legion baseball in New Orleans, Sydney Parfait has learned two things: he can’t predict the weather ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:05 am

Edgard

Lester Smith retires from head coach role: “Our goal was always to take care of our kids”

EDGARD – It’s time. After 42 years as a coach, 38 of those spent at West St. John High School, Lester Smith has decided he’s ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:05 am

LaPlace

Lt. Jason Raborn praised for compassionate response

LAPLACE – When Wednesday’s rainstorms caused the scheduled guest speaker to cancel his visit to the monthly St. John Business Association meeting, president Steve Fraker ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:04 am

LaPlace

Capable cousins take track & field by storm

LAPLACE – In just a few weeks, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics will bring young athletes from around the world to Greensboro, N.C. ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:22 am

LaPlace

Tennis sensation has local ties: Coco Gauff, 15, powers through Wimbledon

LAPLACE – When 15-year-old tennis sensation Cori “Coco” Gauff defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon Monday, it sent shock waves throughout the world. Those waves reached ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, July 6, 2019 12:00 am

LaPlace

Champion Comets adjust to summer ball: American Legion State Tournament begins July 12

LAPLACE – There hasn’t been much time for any dust to accumulate on the state championship trophy that now resides in the St. Charles Catholic baseball ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:05 am

Garyville

Meet & greet for hope: Perry’s Posse welcomes patients

GARYVILLE – Since its inception in 2014, Perry’s Posse has helped nearly 500 cancer patients get through the worst time in their lives. The local ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:02 am

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