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LaPlace

Meet the Candidates: Parish Council District 1

Parish Council District 1 Joyceia “Joy”  Banner Date of Birth: 7/25/1978 Profession/ Current Employer/ Retired: Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Descendants Project Why did you ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:55 pm

Local

Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans to elect 1st African American board president

NEW ORLEANS – The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO) will announce its 2024 Senior Officers, Board of Directors, and Council Representatives at ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Sunday, September 17, 2023 5:00 am

Education

Louisiana Department of Education announces 2023 Exemplary Educators

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is recognizing eight educators from across the state for their impact on student success. The LDOE ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Convent man gets 15-year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm

CONVENT — On September 11, Joseph Johnson Jr., 37, of Convent, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Johnson was prosecuted ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Friday, September 15, 2023 6:00 am

Local

Fortify Homes Program launches first round of grants on October 2

BATON ROUGE —Commissioner Jim Donelon announced today that the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) will open its first round of grants at noon on October ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:04 pm

Local

RPCC announces the passing of the college’s founding chancellor

RESERVE — With great sadness, River Parishes Community College (RPCC) announces the passing of their beloved Founding Chancellor, Dr. Joe Ben Welch. Dr. Welch was ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:45 pm

Columnists

Landry: The trouble with woke DAs & post-conviction plea deals

Imagine the unthinkable: your loved one is killed in a horrible crime. Upon notification, you experience a surge of grief, shock, anger, and disbelief; then ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:45 am

Garyville

Cherronna Frank announces candidacy for Parish Council District 2

GARYVILLE — My name is Cherronna C. Frank, and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for St. John the Baptist Parish Councilwoman District 2. ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:07 pm

LaPlace

Meet The Candidates: Councilman At-Large Division B

Michael Wright   Date of Birth: April 29 Profession/ Current Employer/ Retired: Director of Market Development – AMSURG Why did you choose to run for ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:34 am

LaPlace

Meet The Candidates: St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff

Michael Kerry Tregre Date of Birth: 07/15/1966 Profession/ Current Employer/ Retired: I have been employed as a deputy by St. John Sheriff’s Office since February 1, 1988, with ... Read more

by Submitted Item, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:29 am

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