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Crescent City Dentistry delivers dental excellence
LAPLACE — Cleopatra E. Thompson knew she wanted to be a dentist by the time she was 15 years old. Her career aspirations were ... Read more
3 days ago by Brooke Robichaux.
Friendsgiving: When friends become family
This year the holidays may be celebrated a little differently, but nonetheless, will still be celebrated. This story highlights a group of friends that became ... Read more
4 days ago by Special to.
The world’s a stage: SeLah Productions, Inc. sets international goals
LAPLACE — Minister JaVon Ophelia Butler had never studied theater or film prior to starting SeLah Productions, Inc. seven years ago. She was a youth ... Read more
1 week ago by Brooke Robichaux.
Tech department & outstanding scholar celebrated
The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District’s Technology Department was recognized at the School Board’s Nov. 12 meeting. Technology has never been more ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to.
Parish President Hotard honors volunteers
SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR LAPLACE — St. John Parish Parish President Jaclyn Hotard helped honor the members of the River Parishes Retired Senior & Volunteer ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to.
Ethel Schoeffner students are on the move
Students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School were given the opportunity to participate in a fun competition designing Aladdin’s Lamp. The school’s theme is “The Adventure ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to.
New Uniform store, fashion boutique open in LaPlace
BY BROOKE R. CANTRELLE L’OBSERVATEUR LAPLACE — Longtime friends Tanglia Swilley and Shawanda Julien joined forces to bring their respective passions to the St. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Brooke Robichaux.
Several blood drives planned locally
SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR LAPLACE — Thirty minutes is all it takes to save a life. Blood donors are capable of saving the lives of ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to.
Destrehan Plantation’s 48th annual Fall Event entertains this weekend
BY BROOKE R. CANTRELLE L’OBSERVATEUR DESTREHAN — Destrehan Plantation will showcase more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, Cajun and Creole food, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Brooke Robichaux.
Ribbon cutting celebrates new OrthoLA location
BY BROOKE R. CANTRELLE L’OBSERVATEUR ORTHOPAEDIC: Local physician has roots in the community LAPLACE — When OrthoLA arrived to the LaPlace area in August ... Read more