Amos Abba, Author at L'Observateur

Holiday

St. John the Baptist Parish Library offers fabulous fall fun in November

Special to The L’Observateur ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH – Modern day libraries, strive to become home away from home for everyone in the community ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:58 pm

Deputies

Baton Rouge teenagers accused of stealing car, led St. John Parish deputies on speed chase

Three teenagers from Baton Rouge were arrested after allegedly stealing a car and leading deputies on a chase Saturday night, according to a statement by ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:13 pm

River Region Parishes

River Region Chamber of Commerce names Ray Gregson as CEO

The board of the River Region Chamber of Commerce has named Ray Gregson as its president and Chief Executive Officer, CEO. Gregson was appointed in ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, November 11, 2024 12:41 am

East St. John

Meet East St John’s student selected to the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council

In June, Sarai Gaines joined an exclusive membership of 31 outstanding students picked from across the state to become members of the Louisiana Legislative Youth ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:05 am

St John the Baptist

St. John’s school board votes to close elementary school near chemical plant next year

On Thursday night, members of St John’s School Board voted to authorize the closure of Fifth Ward Elementary school,  which had been at the center ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 8, 2024 4:21 am

St John the Baptist

Haston Lewis wins Justice of the Peace seat in St John’s Parish Dist.1

Haston Lewis Jr has won the race to be to the Justice of the Peace in District 1 of St.John’s the Baptist Parish. He was ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:51 am

St John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate shooting at Halloween event

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting where a teenager accidentally shot himself in the leg during an altercation at ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, November 4, 2024 5:51 pm

high school football

Friday high school football scores: Nov 1

Friday’s high school football scores St James 14, Patterson 0 Lutcher 48, Morgan City 0 St Charles Catholic 45, Kenner Discovery 0 Riverside Academy 56, ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 2, 2024 2:38 am

graduation

State data shows sharp drop in St. John the Baptist Parish high school graduation rates

The high school graduation rates in St John the Baptist parish have experienced a decline within the last six years, according to the latest state ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 1, 2024 9:52 am

St John the Baptist

National Park Service plans historic status for St. John’s Parish site linked to slavery

A site along the Great River Road of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish associated with the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:40 pm

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