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Youth golf league registration opens
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce its fourth season of youth golf through its partnership with First Tee Greater New Orleans. The program will return to Cypress Lakes in Ormond and has expanded to add programs at Grand Ridge in Willowdale. Children ages 5-13 are invited to participate […] The post Youth golf league registration opens appeared first on L'Observateur.
First National Bank USA provides tips to build, maintain good credit
First National Bank USA is offering tips to help customers plan for their financial future by establishing and maintaining good credit habits for financial wellness and prosperity. “Demonstrating sound money management principles as you plan your financial future not only builds good credit, but is essential to establishing financial independence,” said Robert Laiche, senior vice […] The post First National Bank USA provides tips to build, maintain good credit appeared first on L'Observateur.
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. […] The post Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years appeared first on L'Observateur.
Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the opening of its new West Bank Spray Park with a ribbon cutting and remarks from parish officials at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The West Bank Spray Park is a 4,635-square-foot facility with more than […] The post Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30 appeared first on L'Observateur.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful offers litter kits available for checkout at area libraries
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) launched the Get Down & Clean Up program in collaboration with the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Public Library System, making litter clean-up supplies readily available at public libraries across the state in spring 2023. Today, the program has grown to 127 participating libraries in 41 parishes, and more than 1,000 […] The post Keep Louisiana Beautiful offers litter kits available for checkout at area libraries appeared first on L'Observateur.
Audit finds abuse and neglect in state care facilities
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square In audit of intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Louisiana found major deficiencies related to abuse and neglect. The facilities reported more than 4,000 incidents of actual or alleged abuse and neglect during fiscal years 2019-2023. The Louisiana Department of Health also did not properly ensure […] The post Audit finds abuse and neglect in state care facilities appeared first on L'Observateur.
New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone
RESERVE — Hundreds of community members, elected officials, and local dignitaries gathered this month to commemorate the grand opening of the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve. Located at 1482 La. 44, the new St. John the Baptist Parish Library branch provides an array of quality resources, networking opportunities, and creative programming relevant […] The post New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone appeared first on L'Observateur.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 23rd
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 23rd, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, LOUISIANA MICHAEL WRIGHT – CHAIRMAN LENNIX MADERE, JR. – VICE-CHAIR I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING PRAYER IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (3 minutes per citizen) Michael Wright – […] The post ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 23rd appeared first on L'Observateur.
St. John Theatre to hold ‘Sleeping Beauty’ auditions next week
St. John Theatre will host auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Sleeping Beauty” starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 22. Among the roles to be cast are Sleeping Beauty; Scarella; Madame Butterfly; the King; the Queen; Spot; Fairies; Trolls; Palace Attendants; and Caterpillars. Students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. […] The post St. John Theatre to hold ‘Sleeping Beauty’ auditions next week appeared first on L'Observateur.
Free volleyball coaching clinic set for July 25
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce its first-ever Recreation Volleyball Coaching Clinic, in partnership with Mendi Leboeuf, Hahnville High School Volleyball Coach and St. Charles Parish Public Schools. This clinic is aimed to help recreation volleyball coaches equip themselves with the tools to prepare for practice, create practice […] The post Free volleyball coaching clinic set for July 25 appeared first on L'Observateur.
Tackle Football Academy registration open through July 31
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Ochsner Performance Training ,will host a three-day Tackle Football Academy geared to teach children 7-14 safe playing skill. The camp will be 5-7 p.m. Aug. 6-8 at the West Bank Bridge Park. “We encourage all kids interested in playing tackle football and […] The post Tackle Football Academy registration open through July 31 appeared first on L'Observateur.
‘Sister Act the Musical’ to bless audiences this weekend
St. John Theatre is delighted to bring “Sister Act,” as its summer musical. The memorable and humorous musical comedy has captivated screens and hearts of audiences across the globe. Now the community gets to see the hard-working cast bring this hilarious musical to life. “Sister Act” is a feel-good musical comedy based on the 1992 […] The post ‘Sister Act the Musical’ to bless audiences this weekend appeared first on L'Observateur.
Mural unveiled at West Bank Trailhead
HAHNVILLE – Parish President Matthew Jewell, St. Charles Parish officials, The Paul Maillard Business and Arts Initiative, and members of Pacers Fitness gathered recently to unveil a new mural at the West Bank Trailhead, situated across from the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. The mural showcases how residents take part in recreation along the […] The post Mural unveiled at West Bank Trailhead appeared first on L'Observateur.
St. John Sugar Queen Pageant to return
The St. John Sugar Queen committee is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the St. John Sugar Queen Pageant. This sweet tradition has been a staple in the River Parishes for years, and after a 6-year hiatus, it is now time to crown yet another young lady with the prestigious title of St. […] The post St. John Sugar Queen Pageant to return appeared first on L'Observateur.
Ormond Spray Park open for extended summer hours
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Ormond Spray Park will open early on Thursdays and Fridays for the remainder of the Spray Park Season. Once construction is complete at the facility, the extended hours will also apply to the new West Bank Spray Park. “We are proud […] The post Ormond Spray Park open for extended summer hours appeared first on L'Observateur.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 9th, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING PRAYER IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (3 minutes per citizen) Tammy Houston – Presentation – Eliza Eugene – Blessed to be a Blessing Backpack Extravaganza Michael Wright – Proclamation – Rep. Sylvia Taylor – St. John Day at the Capital […] The post ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 9th, 2024 appeared first on L'Observateur.
IRS data shows Louisiana lost more than 26K residents in 2022
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square The latest data from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service shows Louisiana losing more than 26,000 residents during tax year 2021-2022. Louisiana was 44th in population growth, ranking only above California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland. The net loss accounted for 0.57% of the state’s population. […] The post IRS data shows Louisiana lost more than 26K residents in 2022 appeared first on L'Observateur.
Sheriff Champagne sworn in for 8th term
Sheriff Greg Champagne was sworn in on July 1 for his eighth term as sheriff of St. Charles Parish. He first took the oath of office on July 1, 1996, and today marks 28 years as sheriff. He was unopposed for five of his seven re-election efforts, including the latest race in October of 2023. […] The post Sheriff Champagne sworn in for 8th term appeared first on L'Observateur.
West Bank Bridge Park and Trailhead to be closed for Independence Day celebration
The West Bank Bridge Park, Trailhead and the parking lot near the levee at the Mississippi River will close to the public at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, to prepare for the 34th annual Independence Day Celebration. The facilities will reopen on Friday, July 5. The event will take place 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, […] The post West Bank Bridge Park and Trailhead to be closed for Independence Day celebration appeared first on L'Observateur.
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