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Omni funds Veterans Home crime prevention program
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Chaisson not slowing down as he signs another three-year deal with Port
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School Board rejects port order
$1.3 million, plus land was offer for Leon Godchaux JH
School Board rejects port order
$1.3 million, plus land was offer for Leon Godchaux JH
FEMA park closings include River Parishes
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Workboat magazine honors local PSL responder
Names boat one of 10 most significant for 2007
‘Santa for St. John' provides gifts for area needy children
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Arrest made in ESJ case
Arson threat could get teen 15 years in prison
School back in session, superintendent promises ‘making an example' of perpetrators
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LaPlace man found dead in front yard
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Garyville tank farm fight now down to buffer zone
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‘Santa for St. John' seeking donations to help this Christmas season
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‘Food for Families' seeking community support to help needy this holiday season
LAPLACE - Businesses looking for a good way to involve their employees in a holiday project to help others need look no further than L'Observateur's “Food for Families” program.
LouisianaAnswers.com sets LaPlace meeting on December 28 to aid those with disabilities
LouisianaAnswers.com comes to LaPlace on Dec. 28 to enroll Adults with Disabilities who are over 21 years of age in Medicare Part D
LouisianaAnswers.com sets LaPlace meeting on December 28 to aid those with disabilities
LouisianaAnswers.com comes to LaPlace on Dec. 28 to enroll Adults with Disabilities who are over 21 years of age in Medicare Part D
Hurricane seminar offers tips on surviving storm season
LAPLACE - The LSU AgCenter is offering a hurricane-resistant home improvement seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 13 in the St. John Parish Library, LaPlace Branch, 2920 New Hwy. 51, LaPlace.
Destrehan Plantation's Joyeux Noel Gala and Grande Ball offer glimpse into the past
LAPLACE - Destrehan Plantation is celebrating the 2007 Holiday Season with the first annual Joyeux Noel Gala and Grande Ball on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8. Dances of the antebellum days will be taught on Friday night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. to all persons dancing on Saturday. Dance master is Craig Kaster of Baton Rouge. Members of the Louisiana Vintage Dancers of Baton Rouge and Crescent City Historic Dancers of New Orleans will be the lead couples. Saturday's festivities will begin with candlelight tours and historical reenactments in the big house at 6:00 p.m. with the grande ball at 7:30 in the Mule Barn on the plantation grounds. The plantation big house, as well as the Mule Barn, will be all aglow in the holiday dress of days gone by. All dancers attending the Grande Ball must be in complete period attire and purchase a combo ticket for dance lessons on Friday night. If dancing is not your thing, just purchase a spectator ticket and enjoy the candlelight tours, vignettes and the holiday festivities in the Mule Barn on Saturday. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. A combo ticket for both nights is $30 per couple and a spectator's ticket for Saturday night only is $10. For more details or to order tickets call Destrehan Plantation 985-764-9315. Destrehan Plantation is located at 13034 River Road, Destrehan, La.
January deadline for spring RPCC registration
SORRENTO - River Parishes Community College extends an invitation to current and prospective students as spring registration continues for the upcoming year.
“Nuncrackers” brings holiday laughs
LUTCHER - Performance dates for St. James Community Theater's production of the Nunsense Christmas Musical “Nuncrackers” have been set for December 14, 15 and 16 at Chanel School Cafetorium in Paulina. Friday and Saturday's performances will be at 7:00 PM, with the Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, and are available at Roussel's Gifts and Antiques in Gramercy. Tickets can also be purchased from any cast member or at the door.
