Residents march as part of MLK Day

RESERVE – To honor a great man, religious leaders, local and state officials and residents of St. John the Baptist Parish led a march Monday from Our Lady of Grace School to Reserve Oak housing development in Reserve. Behind them, four-year-old Justin Turnbull followed, his little arms encircling a large portrait of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…

Hundreds celebrate Dr. King’s legacy

HAHNVILLE – As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, more than 200 people gathered on the St. Charles Parish Courthouse lawn to hear a New Orleans judge speak on the meaning of dedication and progress…

Federal law impacts local school system

In 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law an act that promised to change everything about education – from school funding to teacher training…

Couple robbed at gunpoint

ST. ROSE – A teen-age couple were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night in St. Rose, when a car suddenly drove up and the occupants robbed them outside the residence…

Local officials seek to upgrade parks

EDGARD – St. John the Baptist Parish’s growing park system could receive even more upgrades – including additional sports fields, park facilities and restrooms…

Parish faces deadline

HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish has until January 2006 to complete sewer improvements and eliminate the use of the Luling oxidation pond, as ordered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or face millions of dollars in fines…

Schools accepting applications

John L. Ory Communication Arts Magnet and Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet are currently accepting student applications for the 2003-04 school year…

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