Lifestyle

Through the eyes of students: Talented art class honors MLK

LAPLACE — Pencils, markers and coffee-stained paper clippings were among the tools East St. John High School talented…

Lifestyle

Keeping the Dream alive

LAPLACE — David R. Batiste Sr., a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, has a scar…

Celebrations

A high schooler’s perspective on MLK: Why is it important to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not just a popular figure in American History but throughout the world.…

Celebrations

LeBlanc-Hampton: A Call to Greatness… and Service

Sometimes we impose limits on ourselves because we do not believe that we are capable. We limit ourselves…

Lifestyle

A 3rd grader’s perspective on MLK: Why is it important to me to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader well-known to end racial segregation and violence in the…

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KREWE OF ALLOVUS LV: Carnival Ball to be held Feb. 15

LAPLACE — Members of LaPlace Area Recreational and Youth Organization (LARAYO) formed the Krewe of Allovus in 1965…

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Meet LaPlace’s 90-year-old working barber: Luce Marks says 70-year career has treated him well

LAPLACE — January is a milestone month for Luce Marks Jr., owner and sole employee of Marks Barber…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Baby New Year Celebration

The two-year old class at Aimee’s Dance Academy located at 3113 New Highway 51 in LaPlace enjoyed celebrating…

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Krewe Du Monde XLI

LAPLACE — Krewe Du Monde has passed through various organizers since its inception by the LaPlace Jaycees in…

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Fireworks continue family traditions

LAPLACE — River Parishes residents joined people from all corners of the world in welcoming 2020 with noise,…