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LaPlace

Archdiocese allows community to fundraise following Ascension of Our Lord School closure announcement

On Oct. 16, an announcement was posted to the Archdiocese of New Orleans website announcing the impending closure of Ascension of Our Lord School in ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:29 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

St. John community members react to St. Hubert merger

Garyville – Since Archbishop Gregory Aymond’s letter announcing the impending Catholic church consolidations, including the merging of St. Hubert in Garyville into St. Peter in ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11:24 am

Lifestyle

Cajun Comfort: Keeping customers cozy and well-lit during wintertime

For over three decades, Cajun Comfort has been a trusted name in the River Parishes area for providing air conditioning, heating, electrical, LED lighting, whole ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:06 am

Garyville

Archdiocese announces church mergers, St. Hubert Church affected

On Sunday, the Archbishop of New Orleans, Gregory Aymond revealed a major restructuring plan for the Catholic parishes in the Greater New Orleans area. By ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:15 am

Local

Suspicions of voter fraud raised in Clerk of Court election

The Oct. 14 election called for a run-off for the Clerk of Court, with Felicia Feist garnering 36.92 percent of votes and Kent St. Amant ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 4:01 pm

Local

Controversial grain elevator zoning decision faces delay amidst legal and environmental concerns

On Monday, October 16, the Parish’s Planning Commission convened to deliberate on more than 1,000 acres of land owned by Greenfield, a grain exporting firm, ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:44 pm

LaPlace

St. John’s Airline and Main Complete Streets Project seeks to revitalize area

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish is currently in the process of implementing The Airline and Main Complete Streets Project, which seeks to provide ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:51 am

LaPlace

Applied Pressure: Empowering LaPlace’s youth and community

“Applied Pressure Boxing Gym and Fitness,” a business that has recently opened its doors on Main Street in LaPlace, is not just a gym; it’s ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:44 am

News

7 people killed in massive vehicle pile-up along Louisiana’s I-55

At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a slew of crashes involving 158 vehicles along Interstate 55. According to Louisiana State ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Monday, October 23, 2023 10:22 pm

BREAKING NEWS

St. John Clerk of Court employee arrested for public payroll fraud and other charges

According to Louisiana State Police, a New Orleans man working for the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court has been arrested over allegations ... Read more

by Lora Luquet, Thursday, October 19, 2023 2:40 pm

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