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Ford completes journey into the Holy Priesthood
LAPLACE — Eight years ago, Cory Paul Ford chose to enter the Seminary, to begin studying for the ...
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LaPlace Library Branch reopens: Transformed administrative wing provides flexible space
LAPLACE — While the main building remains gutted from Hurricane Ida, a creative reworking of the administrative wing ...
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New Wine Development Corporation offers summer meals for children
LAPLACE — New Wine Development Corporation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided ...
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Rotary Club presents American Flag ahead of Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, members of the Rotary Club of LaPlace journeyed to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans ...
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New report shows 47% of St. John households earn below rising cost of living
LAPLACE — Fewer households in St. John the Baptist Parish were financially constrained in 2021 compared to 2019, ...
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East St. John Preparatory Academy names 4th Quarter Honor Roll
LAPLACE — The following students have been named to the fourth quarter honor roll at East St. John ...
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Tassels & tears: RA teachers watch their children graduate
RESERVE—The life of a parent is far from easy, but when you are a teacher and a parent ...
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Time for a new Louisiana Constitution?
The last time Louisiana voters adopted a new state constitution was in 1974. The document took a year ...
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Being a good sport in the game of life
As I approach my 89th birthday, I’m reminded how short life is. My dad died when he was ...
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Scattered Pieces
Whenever life is hit by a storm, it comes with a purpose. Storms destroy and disrupt our life ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
As the principal of West St. John High School, I am proud of the partnership with the Greenfield ...
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Hurricane Season starts June 1
Hurricane season is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. The ...
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Change order approved for Carrollwood Drive project
LAPLACE — Motorists driving along Carrollwood Drive in LaPlace are not only in for a smoother ride but ...
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2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Homeowners Face Insurance Challenges
BATON ROUGE – Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the LSU Manship School ...
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Cassidy: Louisiana House, Senate Unanimously Adopt Resolution Supporting Trade Policy that Targets Foreign Polluters, Benefits American Workers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives ...
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Search and Rescue Team Successfully Rescues Three Stranded Boaters in Cameron Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) along with the Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) rescued three stranded ...
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SJSO calls for service 5/30
Daily CFS Press Release Printed on May 31, 2023 CFS Date Time Incident # Location Street City Nature ...
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Jarrette T. Tuircuit named Housing Authority Director
LAPLACE — As the next executive director of the St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority, Attorney-at-law Jarrette ...
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Alternative Assessment students selected as delegates for Youth Leadership Forum
LAPLACE — Four alternative assessment students from East St. John High School have been selected to serve as ...
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St. Charles Catholic High School Announces 2023 Graduates
St. Charles Catholic High School is proud to announce the valedictorians and salutatorians of the 2023 graduating class. ...
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Destrehan High School Class of 2023
Val – Joshua Walther Sal – Helena Schuler * Denotes graduates earning a state basic Industry-Based Certification ** ...
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Riverside Academy Class of 2023
Matthew Beber Kallie Bourgeois Hunter Champagne Faith Davis Elijah Davis Dane DeLaneuville Enrique Delgado Alainah Felton Ava Fernandez ...
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West St. John High School Class of 2023
Christian Bailey Leo Baker Timothy Bartholomew Mikhail Burrell Jeiel Collins Kharma Creecy Jaci Donald Eric Ducote Skylar Edwards ...
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East St. John High School Class of 2023
Antonio Acosta Nia Adams Angelina Aguilar Rolencia Alexander Sa-Miyah Alexander Padilla Matthew Alicea Janashia Allen Paris Allen Jerniya ...
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Lutcher High School Class of 2023
Joshua Abadie Dima Ahmad Brant Andra Donovan Arbuthnot Savannah Arceneaux Dajuan Aubert Alexis Baker Jalacey Bartholomew Janasia Bell ...