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Parish seeking Veteran photos for luncheon
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish is honoring local military members by showing a video adorned with…
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Diversity and Empowerment: Historic Riverlands represented in women’s leadership summit
RESERVE — Sylvia Perrilloux Clayton experienced segregation and integration firsthand, along with the after-effects that have permeated through…
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St. Joan of Arc Catholic School announces 4th nine weeks academic honor roll
All As Honor Roll FIRST GRADE: Molly Beadle, Kylie Clement, Gabriel Lopez, Wayne Stein, Brooklyn Williams, Lillian Williams…
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WSJH named College Success Award winner
EDGARD — West St. John High School has been named a 2019 College Success Award Winner by GreatSchools.org.…
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Karen Layn Morris answers all calls: Edgard native nears 20 years as hometown EMT
EDGARD — Karen Layn Morris, emergency medical technician for Acadian Ambulance Services, learned early on how to focus…
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“I don’t want to just be the first female commander”: Jamie Smith leading VFW Post 3337 in LaPlace
LAPLACE — Jamaine “Jamie” Smith had just graduated from business college in the 1980s when she gave her…
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Master teacher helps struggling students with summer school & tutoring
LAPLACE — When St. John Parish Public Schools was unable to provide summer school opportunities for failing students,…
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Det. Sgt. Shard keeps fraud in check
LAPLACE — Det. Sgt. Michael Shard, lead officer for the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division’s…
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TRMC welcomes pediatrician Dr. Meghan V. Louque
THIBODAUX — Thibodaux Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Meghan V. Louque, MD, to the active medical…
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Spots and Dots: June 8 fishing tourney benefits officers
COCODRIE — Fishing poles and summer fun have raised approximately $90,000 for fallen and injured officers throughout Louisiana…