Local
St. John the Baptist School Board appoints new superintendent following concerns from public
Reserve — In a meeting on Monday, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board held open interviews with two finalists for the role of ...
Lora Luquet, Author at L'Observateur
Local
Lakewood Drive at Highway 90 Fully Closed to Traffic
Hahnville, LA – Effective Wednesday, December 6, 2023, traffic will not be able to enter or exit Lakewood Drive at Highway 90. The northbound lanes of ...
by Lora Luquet, Monday, December 4, 2023 1:39 pm
Local
Breaking Barriers: Sylvia Taylor, the first woman to represent District 57
Following her victory on Nov. 18, Sylvia Taylor is poised to become a trailblazer in Louisiana’s political landscape. Recently elected to the Louisiana House of ...
by Lora Luquet, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 1:59 pm
Lifestyle
The Norco Christmas Parade: A River Parishes tradition
The Norco Christmas Parade ran from the 1950s through the 1980s before it was discontinued. In 2001, a few residents, Norco Civic Association President Stephen ...
by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:32 pm
Lifestyle
A Heartwarming Gesture: Brooke Madere’s Thanksgiving Donation Bags
In the spirit of gratitude and giving back, Brooke Madere, a compassionate 19-year-old graduate of East St. John, has embarked on a meaningful mission to ...
by Lora Luquet, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:29 pm
Lifestyle
Russ Wise: Santa in the River Parishes
Over 20 years ago, Russ Wise, who had never grown a beard before, grew one out for the first time in preparation for a role ...
by Lora Luquet, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:26 pm
Local
34th Annual Festival of the Bonfires to proceed with extra precautions
St. James Parish — Despite the unusually dry conditions leading to a burn ban across Louisiana this year, the 34th Annual Festival of the Bonfires ...
by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:10 pm
Local
St. James Plant honors veterans in Veterans Day ceremony
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the AmSty plant in St. James Parish held a ceremony to honor its employees who have served in the military. The ...
by Lora Luquet, Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:26 am
Edgard
Dollar General: A lifeline for Edgard’s small community
In March 2019, the arrival of a Dollar General store marked a significant change for Edgard, offering not only a shopping destination but also a ...
by Lora Luquet, Monday, November 13, 2023 5:30 pm
Local
St. John school district installs 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council
The St. John the Baptist Parish school system has implemented its 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council, an initiative designed to amplify student voices within school decisions. ...