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St. John west bank road closure
Louisiana Highway 640 at the railroad crossing between Louisiana Highway 18 and Louisiana Highway 3127 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 5, while crews repair the crossing.
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St. John sees year’s first homicide
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A quiet retreat, just yards away
Taking a break from the crowds gathered at the intersection of River Road and Central Avenue for the Krewe of Towahpasah parade, Autumn Cortez, Jarrod Leboef Jr., Hannah Cooper and Kydell Mulvihill (left to right) enjoy a little time throwing rocks into the Mississippi River. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)
WHO WE ARE: THE LABRANCHE FAMILY
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Vigilance important regarding abductors
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POLICE REPORTS
ST. JOHN PARISH
School board policy aims for transparency
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Fatal wreck in St. Charles
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School Board approves new west bank principal
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L’ Observateur’s ONLINE POLL
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POLICE REPORTS
ST. CHARLES PARISH
Hat, check. Pajamas, check. I’m ready to read.
Dressed in “Cat in the Hat” pajamas and hat, John L. Ory kindergartener Sara Brooks prepares for a school day devoted to the works of Dr. Seuss. Schools across the nation annually celebrate the beloved author’s birthday with schoolwide book readings and activities. Events at Ory also included a “green eggs and ham” breakfast and readings from various parish leaders. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon.)
Rec Board questions candidates
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State court upholds Petroplex permit
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St. Charles man charged with kidnapping, assault
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St. Charles names Deputy of the Year
St. Charles Sheriff Greg Champagne recently announced Deputy James Grimaldi has been named 2009 Deputy of the Year.
Iberia Bank in LaPlace closing
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Airline wreck kills 84-year-old man
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Head Start application period begins in St. John on March 8
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Getting a fresh start
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Chamber gets lesson in budgeting for future
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School Board meeting moved
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WHO WE ARE: INDIA ALLEN
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LaPlace man charged with cruelty to juvenile
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St. John police looking for restaurant robber
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DWI checkpoint this weekend
LAPLACE – St. John Sheriff’s deputies will be conducting a DWI checkpoint somewhere within the parish this evening, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office.
St. Rose man convicted of defrauding Road Home
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POLICE REPORTS
ST. JAMES PARISH
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
St. John Parish
Federal funds aid St. John sewer work
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Election forums all next month
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L’ Observateur’s ONLINE POLL
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RTC’s Olympic coverage limited
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Cancer survivor luncheon in St. James
St. James Parish Relay for Life will host a Cancer Survivors’ Luncheon for all cancer survivors on Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m. The luncheon will be held at the KC Home in Lutcher. Cancer survivors are invited to bring one guest.
Principal touts ESJ upgrades
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Police make arrest in first St. John homicide
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POLICE REPORTS
ST. JOHN PARISH
Edgard man charged with shooting girlfriend
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Free cell phones available for low-income families
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Funneling out debris
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Chamber offering seminar on business incentives
On March 11, The River Region Chamber of Commerce will team up to host a business incentives seminar with speakers from Advantous Consulting LLC. The one-and-a-half hour seminar will begin at 8:30 a.m. (registration at 8 a.m.) and will be held at the Louisiana Technical College – Reserve Campus.
