Author: Stephen Hemelt - Page 69 | L'Observateur

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Tornado recovery slowed after St. John not declared disaster area

NORCO — FEMA’s decision not to declare St. John the Baptist Parish a disaster area following the devastating ... Read more

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Hemelt: Tornado can’t stop children from getting Easter baskets

Gabby McKarry is like many homegrown River Region residents. When she sees those in her community suffer, she ... Read more

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Robbed twice: Victim attends sentencing

EDGARD — Twice the target of violent stick-ups, the victim of a dangerous armed robbery sat in an ... Read more

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Leaders weigh in on sales tax vote: Business Association expresses concern

LAPLACE — Few community leaders are giving their opinion on a proposed .25 percent sales tax increase that ... Read more

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Photo feature: St. Joseph Altar celebrated

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Hemelt: Local 4-H students brighten Easter for foster children

More than two dozen local 4-H members did their best to brighten up Easter for nine St. John ... Read more

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Woman sentenced after 400 grams of pot found

EDGARD — A LaPlace woman authorities said was connected to a vehicle with more than 400 grams of ... Read more

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Public schools seek new sales tax

RESERVE — No other school system is doing more with less than St. John the Baptist Parish Public ... Read more

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Hemelt: SJA’s Hebert sees digital approach as education’s future

Marcie Hebert said it’s not uncommon for her to point students to a company or instructional website and ... Read more

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St. John Public Schools’ facilities available for nonprofit use

RESERVE — A review of St. John the Baptist Parish School Board’s use-of-facility policy clearly outlines how nonprofit ... Read more