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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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Hours of waiting brings food stamp aid for many at St. John distribution center
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St. Charles has 50 burglaries
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St. John school employees get bonus earlier than normal to help with storm
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St. John Council approves raise
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A helping hand
Alexis Smith, 7, daughter of St. John Councilman Ronnie Smith and his wife Caroline, was actually helping in the parish emergency operations office last week in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. Here she was in the front lobby of the emergency operations office, where she assisted Tracy Perilloux, by directing visitors to offices, among other things. (Staff photo by Kevin Chiri.)
Gustav Out, Donuts In!
One of the first signs that things were returning to normal was when The Donut Hole reopened on Airline Highway after Hurricane Gustav last week. Needless to say, the line for donuts went far out the door. (Staff photo by Kevin Chiri.)
37 maps and a great staff guide massive Entergy repair
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Ike closes I-55 ramps in St. John Parish
RUDDOCK – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and development announced Thursday that the Northbound and Southbound exit ramps on Interstate 55 in the Ruddock area will be closed due to high water levels in Lake Pontchartrain.
St. John schools open again after new problems
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St. James reports three incidents of looting after storm
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Pair of looters added to St. Charles ‘wall of shame’
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Ike brings water to St. John
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St. Charles flood tubes vandalized
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In St. Charles, work of school board eases recovery
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Outlet mall fights breast cancer
GONZALES - For the 15th year, Tanger Outlet Centers nationwide are asking its shoppers to think pink in the battle against breast cancer. In Gonzales, Tanger shoppers can join in the campaign to save lives by purchasing a 25% Pink Card September 17 through October 19, 2008. For a $1 donation each, Tanger shoppers will receive a special Pink Card that will give them a 25 percent discount at participating outlet stores at Tanger centers across the country. The Pink Cards will be available at the Tanger Customer Service Center and online at tangeroutlet.com. Proceeds from sale of the 25% Pink Cards will stay in the community by benefitting the American Cancer Society-Mid-South Division.
St. John finally getting back to normal
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Reasons behind Ike flooding complicated
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Storm debris pickup set
LAPLACE – Due to the ever-changing schedule of work crews trying to clean up debris across two states, St. John Parish officials announced the opening of a drop-off site where residents can bring green debris for disposal.
COA offers food stamps for St. John’s elderly
LAPLACE - The St. John Council on Aging is offering disaster food stamp assistance to St. John residents 60 years of age and older.
