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Suspect arrested in trailer home robbery
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Four arrested in aftermath of Hahnville shooting
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L’ Observateur’s ONLINE POLL
LAPLACE – The events of last week may have influenced voters in this week’s online poll, as respondents overwhelmingly selected more political scandals as their prediction for 2010.
St. John Parish getting ready for election
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Did Mark Twain envision this?
Diesel power may have replaced steam and paddle wheels, but the lower Missississippi River remains a vital artery in the transport of goods into and out of the country. Above, a row of commercial ships make their way upriver early Tuesday morning. The Port of South Louisiana, which oversees commercial traffic on this stretch of the river, handles more cargo by weight than any other port in the country. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon)
Domestic terrorism on minds of port officials
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Shock to the system
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Be prepared for colder temperatures
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Lockport couple charged in hit-and-run
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Robottom tenders state post resignation
BATON ROUGE – After nearly two years of work at the state Capitol, LaPlace resident Natalie Robottom announced her plans to resign as director of the Governor’s Office of Community Programs, according to a release from Gov. Bobby Jindal.
L’ Observateur’s ONLINE POLL
The coming of a new year brings with it a sense of change and renewal for most. As such, many make one or more resolutions they will try to follow throughout the year and beyond. While a large percentage of these are broken in the first few weeks (or days) of the new year, resolutions sometimes lead to lifelong behavior modifications.
Reserve man charged with molesting juvenile
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Parish seeking contractor approval from council
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First baby of the new year
LAPLACE – River Parishes Hospital welcomed its first baby of the New Year, Gabriella Marie Bivona, on Saturday, Jan. 2, at 10:40 a.m. Gabriella weighed a healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her proud parents are Justin Estrada and Kelly Bivona of Paulina.
Federal grants to aid St. James Parish in upgrading its pumping systems
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Robottom declares candidacy
LAPLACE – Former St. John Chief Administrative Officer and current LaPlace resident Natalie Robottom has officially announced her candidacy for parish president.
LaPlace man accused of raping 13-year-old
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WHO WE ARE: CAPT. DANE CLEMENT
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Parish seeking bids for Lions project
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Train collides with car in Reserve
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St. John joins Race to the Top
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Luling man charged with attempted first-degree murder of former girlfriend
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Breaking new ground
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Jindal appoints James Mitchell to board of St. James airport
BATON ROUGE – Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of James Mitchell to the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners.
DOTD alters service hours
The Department of Transportation and Development announced they will change the operation hours of the DOTD Customer Service Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Jan. 19.
Starting the semester on the right foot
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Giordano tribute complete
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Two local women convicted of fraud
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St. John drainage debate continues
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
WHO WE ARE: ELOUISE DUHE´
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Motorcycle accident claims life of LaPlace man
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