Obituaries - L'Observateur
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Obituaries Victor Cortez Jr. Victor Cortez Jr. was born on Aug. 23, 1949 and passed away July 3, 2024 at the age ... August 27, 2024
Vacherie native tells history of region with a very worldly perspective
WEBMar 31, 2012 · The group is aiming to release the film at the New Orleans Film Fest in October. Gravois’ passion for the project is ever-apparent as he tells of the whirlwind 14 day shooting schedule that began with the arrival the film’s crew from Paris — where, incidentally, Gravois splits his living time with Vacherie.
LaPlace - L'Observateur
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Unrestrained Reserve woman killed in multi-vehicle crash. LAPLACE – On Oct. 24, 2023, shortly after 6:00 p.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B responded ... October 25, 2023. News.
Liberty Steel gives update on Bayou Steel - L'Observateur
WEBJun 10, 2020 · Bayou Steel ceased operations on Sept. 30, 2019 with the unexpected, immediate layoff of 376 employees. The company owed more than $20 million to dozens of creditors, according to court documents available at kccllc.net. A spokesperson for Liberty told L’OBSERVATEUR that Liberty recently reopened recycling operations at the facility ...
Meet your 40th Judicial District Judges - L'Observateur
WEBNov 7, 2020 · EDGARD — St. John the Baptist Parish voters made their voices heard on Election Day and selected Nghana Lewis to fill the seat previously held by E. Jeffrey Perilloux in Div. B of the 40th Judicial District Court. Lewis grasped the majority of the turnout with 50.09 percent of the vote (3,116 votes). Challenger […]
Louisiana launches a new initiative to spark a reading revival …
WEBApr 18, 2021 · Tools for system leaders, classroom teachers and family members to support children on their literacy journey BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education launched an initiative aimed at sparking a reading revival across the state. The new initiative, named Louisiana Literacy, provides system leaders, educators and families with practical tools and resources to […]
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will celebrate Veterans Day
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Wednesday, Nov. 10 Louisiana Veterans Home Guest speaker U.S. Marine Corp League member COL David Wayne Couvillion as well as cake and refreshments for residents and staff, incorporating the Marine Corps Annual Birthday Celebration Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home Veterans Day Parade* *open to the public; however, participants must remain in vehicle 10 a.m. 6700 Highway 165, Monroe, LA 71203
Louisiana State Police Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in ...
WEBUpdated on 11/7/22 – Alexandria– On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 2:15 pm, Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting. The shooting incident involved a RPSO Deputy and resulted in the death of 45-year-old Derrick J. Kittling of Alexandria.
Whitney Plantation’s 1st year as non-profit marked by change
WEBWALLACE — Dec. 7, 2020 marks the anniversary of Whitney Plantation’s first year as a non-profit and its sixth year as a museum. Last year, the museum’s ownership was transferred from Mr. John Cummings to a new non-profit 501c3. The nonprofit’s Board of Directors brings extensive experience in development, strategic planning and ...
Our History: Garyville’s boon, Cypress trees draw thousands to St.
WEBJul 22, 2015 · GARYVILLE — At the turn of the 20th Century, agricultural plantations lined the banks of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish. In 1903, the Lyon Lumber Company from Chicago was attracted to the forest of cypress trees and bought Glencoe Plantation, giving birth to a thriving lumber business and the town of […]
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