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WHO WE ARE: GEORGE ‘SCRAP’ HYMEL
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LASPCA disputes shelter report
In a story that ran recently in L’Observateur concerning St. John Parish’s new animal shelter, a parish official indicated representatives from the Louisiana SPCA had looked at and approved the plans before the project went to construction.
Train blew horn several times before striking St. James woman
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For United Way, helping just par for the course
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East St. John band director leads with stern but compassionate hand
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New ferry memorial under construction
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Three teens booked on robbery charges
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Shell lights up the sky
A bright ball of fire shoots out from a recently activated burn unit on Shell/Motiva’s Norco refinery Tuesday morning. Shell officials said the flaring, which began Sept. 26 when the unit was activated, will continue intermittently for the next few weeks. The amount and duration will be limited as much as possible. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon)
State auditors reviewing three vendor contracts
L’Observateur
Special meeting nixed
LAPLACE – Parish officials said Monday they decided to cancel a special meeting Tuesday night to officially swear in former St. John Chief Administrative Officer Pat McTopy as Acting Parish President.
L’Observateur’s ONLINE POLL: Fallout from scandal may hinder
passage of bills, readers fear
According to the results of L’Observateur’s latest online poll, the erosion of public trust in public officials, which may make it harder for subsequent legislation to get passed, is the biggest concern of the newspaper’s readership following the scandal that forced Bill Hubbard’s resignation from office two weeks ago.
Pair of suspected thieves caught
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Vacherie man’s death under investigation
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Thursday meeting on school policies
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Guardrail may be finished by month’s end
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Body found floating in Mississippi River
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Man cited for illegal hunting
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Council meeting for first time since resignation
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You’re never too old to have a good time
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Treasurer looking for ways to cut corners
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St. John gears up for 38th festival
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Undercover operation nets child porn suspect
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Arrest made in Wallace stabbing
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Local Saints fans optimistic about season
The last time the New Orleans Saints started a season 4 – 0 the year was 1993, the head coach was Jim Mora and the quarterback was Wade Wilson. That year the Saints ended up with a dismal 8 – 8 record and did not make it to the postseason.
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