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St. John Parish hosting July 3 Veterans luncheon, fireworks show

RESERVE — Family fun, a 30-minute flashing fireworks show and a salute to veterans highlight St. John the…

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Akari serves Japanese fare with Louisiana flair in LaPlace

LAPLACE — Ming’s Akari member manager Jacob Willie said Wednesday’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony felt like…

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Acadiana Cinemas hosting Nick Rose Fundraiser Wednesday

Acadiana Cinemas in LaPlace is holding a fundraiser between 6:40 and 8 p.m. Wednesday to help Nick Rose,…

Entertainment

Local author Irene Whitman Starlone holding signing at PJ’s

Irene Whitman Starlone recently published her first book, “Henry Humming,” which is about a humming bird who goes…

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Riverlands Shopping Center plans include new pet store, clothing store move & ‘huge’ announcement

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish shoppers will notice changes to the Riverlands Shopping Center on Airline…

Health

Great Cycle Challenge rides from Bec’s at the Lake for children’s cancer research

LAPLACE — In the wake of losing her 27-year-old son, William, to an accidental fall in 2014, Vicki…

Entertainment

Groovy 7 performance, fireworks show highlight July 3 fun at Luling’s West Bank Bridge Park

LULING — St. Charles Parish will celebrate its 28th annual Independence Day event with a performance by Groovy 7…

Entertainment

Visiting travel writers documenting St. John, River Region

LAPLACE — With more than 15 years of traveling and several trips to New Orleans under her belt,…

Entertainment

Robottom: Veterans luncheon, fireworks show showcase our American independence

This year marks the 242nd birthday of our country and whether attending a fireworks show, a barbecue or…

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El Mexicano gets new sign; is not closing

LAPLACE — El Mexicano in LaPlace sported a refurbished outside look this week after replacing its front sign.…