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Gustav forces football cancellations across River Region
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All River Region hospitals back on line
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‘UNCOMMON COMMONS’
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River Region evacuating for Gustav
ST. JOHN – Parish President Bill Hubbard and Emergency Operations Officials issued a Mandatory Evacuation Order for the entire parish effective 8:00 pm August 30th. In conjunction with the Mandatory Evacuation Order, the Parish President has issued an Executive Order banning the sale of alcohol, weapons, and ammunition within the borders of St. John Parish. In addition, on Sunday August 31st a curfew will take effect between 10 pm and 6 am nightly until further notified.
Norco flasher reported
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Power still a huge problem for St. John
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Doubled patrols will continue in St. John
LAPLACE – St. John Sheriff Wayne Jones reported on Tuesday that almost no criminal activity had been seen here in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, thanks to doubled patrols throughout the parish.
St. James ‘dodged a bullet,’ Hymel says
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Post-Gustav finds Hubbard making rounds
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WEARY REGION EYES IKE
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Schools back in session today
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Entergy on track for goal of power by today
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Pre-school mothers support group to have open house Thursday
LAPLACE — Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) of LaPlace will be hosting an Open House this Thursday, September 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of LaPlace, 120 Ormond Boulevard.
Strange snake on West Fifth Street
This odd looking snake-like creature, called by a local man a “lampeter,” or something close to that, was found on the road near West Fifth Street right after the storm. The elderly man who identified it, said it is actually not a snake, but an animal that is close to a prehistoric creature, noted by its very small legs near it’s head. (Staff photo by Michael Chiri.)
Supplies bring relief to area hit by Gustav
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RTC service had little interruption for many
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