Local
Analysis projects Greenfield Louisiana’s impact on local economy
WALLACE — An analysis by Greater New Orleans, Inc. has projected 371 jobs will be created and $8.4 million in annual tax revenue will be ...
Brooke Robichaux, Author at L'Observateur
LaPlace
Housing Authority continues demolition progress
LAPLACE — Slabs, roads and underground utilities that once served public housing developments in Garyville in Edgard have been substantially removed, leaving a blank slate ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, August 13, 2022 12:00 am
Edgard
$150 Entergy bill credit offered to qualifying residents through St. John United Way
NEW ORLEANS — Beginning Wednesday, August 17, Louisiana residents with a household income not exceeding 250% of the federal poverty level will be eligible to ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Friday, August 12, 2022 1:18 pm
Edgard
Police respond to potential threat at WSJ
EDGARD — The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a possible imminent threat late Wednesday morning at West St. ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:08 pm
Opinion
School security shouldn’t be on the back burner
With all the excitement and hope of a new school year, it’s easy to forget that less than three months ago, we as a nation ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:13 am
Sports
‘Trust D Process’ camp puts spotlight on fundamentals
LUTCHER — Approximately 90 boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16 picked up valuable skills during the Damian Ursin’s fourth annual Trust ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:27 am
Local
ADAATA brings drug testing services to the River Parishes
BOUTTE — ADAATA Occupational Health Services recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new location at 13451 U.S. 90 ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:22 am
LaPlace
Family of Ox Gonzalez opens doors to new SWAT training facility
LAPLACE — During his career with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office, Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez did the best he could with the resources he ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:19 am
Local
Vessel re-christened in honor of Reserve native Harold B. Warren
RESERVE — After nearly 40 years working for Ingram Marine group’s Triangle Fleet in Reserve, St. John Parish native Harold B. Warren received the honor ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:12 am
LaPlace
Faith-based group organizes furniture & supply giveaway for Ida survivors
LAPLACE — Faith-based nonprofit group Angels Serving With a Purpose is traveling from Texas to deliver hope to Hurricane Ida survivors in St. John the ...