Obituaries
Gary Dupre’
Gary Dupre’, “born at an early age” in November 1966, left earth to join the marching band in the sky on October 25, 2020 at ...
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Obituaries
Dolores Rose Head Brock
Dolores Rose Head Brock went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 83. She was a ...
by Special to, Monday, October 26, 2020 3:14 pm
Local
House seeking to end governor’s emergency proclaimation
BATON ROUGE, LA – Four weeks ago the Louisiana Legislature called itself into a special session for only the second time in Louisiana history. This decision was not ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 7:55 am
Celebrations
AOL fields named in honor of Coach Mike Abbate
LAPLACE — On Oct. 22, at the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church 8:30 a.m. Mass, Mike Abbate was awarded the honor of having all ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:08 am
Edgard
St. John Industrial Group Shares 2019 emission data, supports local restaurants
LAPLACE — St. John Industrial Group updated its plans for sharing emission data in 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 uncertainties. For more than 20 years, ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:05 am
Local
Ferry disaster remembered 44 years later
LULING — This week marked the 44th anniversary of the tragic Luling-Destrehan Ferry Disaster, remembered as the deadliest ferry disaster in the history of the ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:03 am
Columnists
Clifton: Sweet Potatoes pack health benefits
Did you know that sweet potatoes are a major health superpower vegetable? You can cook the sweet potato different ways such as mashing, baking, roasting ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:02 am
Lifestyle
Outdoor story time beginning at LaPlace Library
LAPLACE — Children ages 0 to 5, along with their parents or caregivers are invited to attend outdoor story time every Thursday starting at 10:30 ...
by Special to, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:01 am
Celebrations
St. Charles Parish Council pays tribute to Wendy Benedetto
LULING — During an Oct. 19 Meeting, the St. Charles Parish Council honored former Councilwoman Wendy Benedetto for her dedication and service to the citizens ...