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Du Monde seeks riders
The Krewe Du Monde, held in LaPlace the Sunday before Mardi Gras, is looking for participants to take part in the 2009 parade, which will be held on February 22.
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St. Charles sheriff sets record straight about false e-mail
In an email communication to St. Charles residents, Sheriff Greg Champagne made efforts to clear the air regarding some misinformation circulating throughout the parish about a rash of wallet thefts at a Wal-Mart store in Boutte.
Regional education leaders optimistic about growth
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Four displaced by LaPlace fire
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At public hearing, public roundly supports St. James steel mill
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Hubbard makes good on clean-up promise
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WHC awards Marathon for conservation efforts
GARYVILLE—Employees at Marathon Petroleum Company LLC’s Garyville Refinery received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) 20th Annual Symposium, 20/20 Vision: Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future. Marathon Petroleum Company LLC demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship and increasing native biodiversity by achieving habitat recertification at the Garyville Refinery.
LaPlace man suspect in girlfriend’s death
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ESJHS teacher a ‘Louisiana Leader’
RESERVE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal recently recognized Heidi Trosclair, a teacher at East St. John High School, for participating in the Louisiana Leaders Fellows Program.
Harris turns himself in
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Nine caught in Internet sting
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Becnel victory stands up in state’s highest court
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Luling VFW ladies launch holiday ‘operations’
HAMMOND, La. – With more than 300 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment set to spend the holidays overseas, volunteers from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3750 Ladies Auxiliary of Luling, La., launched their community service projects, Operation Christmas Love and Operation Phone Home, recently. Their mission is to help bring a little cheer to the Troops who are serving in Iraq this holiday season.
Teachers see advancement opportunities through SLU
RESERVE – Southeastern Louisiana University has teamed up with St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools to begin offering a cohort of Master of Education courses at the central office in Reserve, making it more convenient for local teachers to advance their education and improve their teaching skills.
Raises keep St. Charles salaries competetive with private sector
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Marathon partnership to increase students’ industry-readiness
RESERVE—The Marathon Refinery in Garyville has recently expanded its partnerships with St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools.
New Sarpy plant to increase water supply
NEW SARPY – St. Charles Parish officials and waterworks employees broke ground Friday on a new water treatment facility, which, parish officials say, will help the parish handle a growing population.
New St. Charles buses fully-loaded
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Pastor says suspect not a youth leader
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Top area contractor arrested
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No major injuries reported in two bus accidents
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Hahnville drug hustle ends in homicide
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Texas authorities arrest LaPlace stabbing suspect
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Thief transfers funds at LaPlace FCU ATM
LAPLACE – A LaPlace man told authorities in St. John Parish he was robbed at gunpoint at an automatic teller machine by a man in a ski mask, said a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office.
Officials look to emergency declaration to clear up West Bank water issues
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Police not liable for lady’s death
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Monthly meals to mark new era of cooperation
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Buses to make travel to metro areas easier
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Valero’s $1.4 billion project bucks job trend
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Improved drainage in Ama’s future
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Emergency declaration ensures LaPlace ample water supply
LAPLACE – The St. John Parish Council approved an Emergency Declaration that authorizes the administration to seek emergency bids for water well repairs at LaPlace’s sole water source, the Ruddock Well System.
Marathon windfall overblown
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Port set to take reins at St. John airfield
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Water ready for taste test
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Victor trial set for Jan. 14
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Church latest to stand in way of ferry restoration
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St. Charles man suspected of taking stolen goods for drugs
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Pair of shots ends LaPlace card game
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Twins charged with Boutte home invasion
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Entergy offers holiday safety tips
BATON ROUGE – As the holiday season gets underway, Entergy Louisiana, LLC reminds customers that a check of electric lights and decorations before installation can provide peace of mind and help ensure a safe holiday season.
Comets off to strong start, win three of first four
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