On Sunday, April 28, at 5 p.m., the stage at 8896 Richmond Dr. will transform into a captivating arena of drama and faith as Victorious Life Family Worship Center presents a stage play titled “Faith Don’t Fail Me Now.” Under the leadership of Apostle Renita Graber, Victorious Life FWC continues its mission to conquer the […] The post Victorious Life FWC presents stage play: “Faith Don’t Fail Me Now” appeared first on L'Observateur.

The Laplace Lions Club recently held its annual crawfish boil at Riverlands Country Club, the scene of the next Lions Camp fund raising golf tournament. The annual tournament, usually held with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, was postpone by rain this year. The post PHOTO GALLERY: LaPlace Lions Club crawfish boil appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Spc. Duncan Foote | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office Continuing the request from the State of Texas and with the approval of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, mobilized 50 Soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star […] The post La Guard sends second rotation to Texas border mission appeared first on L'Observateur.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 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) Jaclyn Hotard – […] The post AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2024 6:00 PM appeared first on L'Observateur.

St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre and several of his fellow officers visited East St. John High School on April 15 as part of Pancakes with the Police. Students with high scores on the American College Test and other standardized tests were treated to breakfast and celebrated their achievements with Tregre and other officers of the […] The post St. John Sheriff’s Office joins in on Pancakes with the Police fun appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Jim Beam The chief executive officer of Peer Initiative, a teen suicide prevention nonprofit, has expressed opposition to legislation removing suicide prevention training for Louisiana teachers and school employees. Ken Brown, who is also a public school teacher, said House Bill 320 that is sponsored by Rep. Charles Owen, R-Rosepine, is, in effect, repealing […] The post Suicide prevention training becomes issue in teacher legislation appeared first on L'Observateur.

On Wednesday, April 3, at about 8:50 a.m., detectives with the Lake Charles Police Combined Anti-Drug Task Force Criminal Patrol Unit conducted a traffic stop on a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 37, for a traffic violation. Detectives identified the driver as 27-year-old Jermaine Lewis of Lutcher. During the […] The post Lutcher man arrested with more than 5 pounds of crystal meth in vehicle appeared first on L'Observateur.

The River Parish Contractors will hold a blood drive on9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, April 8. Everyone is encouraged to come out and donate, and help us reach our total goal of 15 collectable units of blood. Donors will have the choice to receive a “Life Savin’ Blood Donor” t-shirt, Family Blood Coverage, Blood Replacement, or […] The post River Parish Contractors to host blood drive set for Monday appeared first on L'Observateur.

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING PRAYER IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (3 minutes per citizen) Jaclyn Hotard – Proclamation – April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Jaclyn Hotard – Proclamation – April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A) […] The post AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2024 6:00 PM appeared first on L'Observateur.

On April 9 at 6 p.m., Councilman Ryan Louque, Parish President Pete Dufresne, and St. James Parish staff members will be hosting a community meeting at 6 p.m. at Grace Church of Paulina. “This community meeting is a great way for District 3 to hear details on current events within St. James Parish. A lot […] The post Councilman Louque to host District 3 community meeting appeared first on L'Observateur.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds everyone to “Buckle Up, Phone Down.” Using a cell phone while driving can have deadly consequences, LHSC Executive Director Lisa Freeman said. Activities such as eating and drinking, using a GPS, and talking to passengers may also be a distraction. “Driving a vehicle […] The post Distracted driving causes thousands of Louisiana crashes each year appeared first on L'Observateur.

St. James Parish Hospital has announced that the 2023 Employee of the 4th Quarter is Karen Keim McGaff, RT, RVT, RCS, RDMS, a vascular ultrasound technologist. McGaff was nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for her dedication to the hospital. She graduated from Cabrini High School in 1978. She then […] The post McGaff named St. James Parish Hospital employee of quarter appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square A ballot measure could decide whether federal royalties on alternative energy production such as offshore wind would be sent to Louisiana’s coastal restoration fund. House Bill 300, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Orgeron, R-Cut Off, would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to redirect federal revenues from “generated from […] The post Coastal restoration could get more funding from possible ballot measure appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Prohibiting requirements of a COVID-19 vaccine in all Louisiana schools, public or private, will get a vote on the floor of the House of Representives. Legislation advanced from the Education Committee on Wednesday with just one of 14 votes against the measure. “The intent of this bill is […] The post Banning school mandates for COVID-19 vaccines to get a floor vote appeared first on L'Observateur.

AGENDA 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) Jaclyn Hotard – Proclamation – April as Fair Housing Month VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A) Approval of Minutes – March […] The post ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2024 6:00 PM appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Steven Wilson  | The Center Square Louisiana’s per-student spending has increased 32.1% from 2002 to 2020, a report on K-12 education by the Reason Foundation says. The report, “Public Education at a Crossroads: A Comprehensive Look at K-12 Resources and Outcomes,” says per student spending increased from $10,411 in 2002 to $13,753 in 2020. The Minimum […] The post Report finds Louisiana K-12 spending up, enrollment down appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Spotlighting growth for fourth grade reading scores, Louisiana Superintendent Cade Brumley told a legislative committee progress has been made and more is needed in K-12 education. “We are making progress educationally in the state of Louisiana, but in a state that is long been challenged, we have a long way […] The post Superintendent says progress evident in reading scores, more is needed appeared first on L'Observateur.

U.S.  Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., led members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation on a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman in support of Gov. Jeff Landry’s disaster declaration in response to 2023 drought conditions. The delegation urges the Small Business Administration to approve Louisiana’s request and extend the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster […] The post Higgins leads delegation urging disaster request be approved for crawfish farmers appeared first on L'Observateur.

Pet parents residing in Terrebonne Parish are invited to bring their cats and dogs to American Humane’s mobile clinic where on-site veterinarians will provide rabies vaccinations, species-specific combo vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, and microchipping, all free of charge. The event is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Montegut Recreation Center […] The post American Humane, Zoetis to host pet wellness clinic appeared first on L'Observateur.

By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – Following a request from the state of Texas and with the approval of the Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, mobilized 50 Soldiers to the Texas border in support […] The post La. Guard soldiers head to Texas border appeared first on L'Observateur.