LaPlace
Keep St. John Beautiful reflects on 2022 progress
LAPLACE — As 2022 comes to a close, here is what Keep St. John Beautiful, the parish residents and elected officials and staff accomplished despite ...
Gary Dupré, Author at L'Observateur
Opinion
Shared traditions make lasting memories
The sights, sounds and smells of this blessed time of year are everywhere. But one thing seems to be missing in our part of the ...
by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:00 am
Local
4-H Club hosts Thanksgiving food drive
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary’s 4-H Club recently hosted a food drive. Students collected broth, rice and yams for the Matthew 25:35 Ministry. Volunteers at the ministry’s food pantry ...
by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:56 am
Sports
Diocesan Soccer Challenge hosted at AOL Catholic School
On Saturday, October 22, the Diocesan Soccer Challenge was held at the Ascension of Our Lord, Catholic School soccer field in LaPlace. These winners will ...
by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 2:12 am
Sports
Knights of Columbus fall golf tournament supports scholarships
LAPLACE — The Knights of Columbus, Ascension of our Lord Council 9623 will be hosting a Golf Tournament on October 14 at Riverlands Golf and ...
by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:00 am
Sports
Wildcat Pride: Trenell Smith named head girls basketball coach at St. James
VACHERIE — After three years coaching volleyball and softball alongside her twin sister at East St. John High School, Trenell Smith was recently named head ...
by Gary Dupré, Saturday, June 11, 2022 12:00 am
Opinion
Keller: Celebrating 64 years of marriage
May 24, 1958 – It’s hard to believe that it’s been 64 years! I remember that day which seems like only a few years ago. ...
by Gary Dupré, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:00 am
LaPlace
Parish Council votes down amendment to street renaming ordinance
LAPLACE — Road name changes and drainage funds sparked discussions during the St. John the Baptist Parish Council meeting this past Tuesday night in LaPlace. ...
by Gary Dupré, Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:00 am
News
LDH issues guidance on powdered infant formula recall
Baton Rouge — Louisiana WIC has issued the following guidance, available at LouisianaWIC.org, for WIC participants impacted by a recall of powdered infant formula following ...
by Gary Dupré, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:38 am
LaPlace
LSA scholarship applications available
LAPLACE — Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced high school seniors from St. John the Baptist Parish may now apply for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association $500 ...