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Photos: Edgard Library makes way for new facility as demolition gets underway
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (28+ words) Demolition crews have begun tearing down the Edgard Library to make way for a new facility that St John the Baptist Parish officials say will better serve residents....
Twenty-two St. James Parish teachers awarded mini-grants to enhance student learning
2+ week, 5+ day ago (184+ words) Published 12: 11 pm Friday, June 5, 2026 The St. James Parish Excellence in Education Fund awarded 22 mini-grants to teachers across St. James Parish Schools for the 2026-27 school year, funding classroom projects and instructional materials to enhance student learning. A total of 46 grant applications…...
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority honors debutantes at inaugural cotillion
3+ week, 3+ day ago (19+ words) River Parishes Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. its first Royal Debutante Cotillion on May 3, honor...
St. James Parish Schools names four new principals across district for upcoming school year
3+ week, 6+ day ago (445+ words) Published 5: 32 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 St. James Parish Schools has appointed four new school leaders for the 2026-27 academic year, naming administrators for the Career and College Center, Gramercy Elementary School, St. Louis Academy, and Paulina Elementary School. The district announced the…...
Plant a Seed, Read" returns this summer at St. John the Baptist Parish Library
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (257+ words) Published 11: 58 am Sunday, May 24, 2026 St. John the Baptist Parish Library is inviting residents of all ages to read, win prizes, and participate in free family activities during its 2026 Summer Reading Program. The six-week program, themed "Plant a Seed, Read," runs…...
Go Fund Me organized for ESJH graduate whose family lost home in fire | L'Observateur
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (23+ words) East St. John High School graduate's celebration turned tragic Thursday when her family's home was destroyed by fire during her graduation....
Voters in St John the Baptist Parish turn down home charter, school funding amendments
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Fulfilling a lifelong goal, East St. John High alum, Raynia Johnson, wins top art design award at SLU
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (807+ words) Published 10: 06 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Raynia Johnson, who returned to college for two decades while raising three kids, will be set to pursue a career as a fiber artist after graduating next year. Raynia Johnson developed a flair for creating things…...
St. Charles Parish Public schools face $20 M spending gap, revise budget amid financial probe | L'Observateur
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) Published 3: 33 am Saturday, May 2, 2026 St. Charles Parish Public Schools is investigating potential misrepresentations of its financial position and has revised its current budget after projected revenues did not materialize, officials of the school district said. Officials of the school board…...
St. Charles Parish school district launch forensic audit amid financial concerns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (421+ words) Published 1: 16 pm Friday, April 10, 2026 St. Charles Parish Public Schools is conducting an independent forensic review due to concerns about potential financial misrepresentation. In a statement, the school district said it notified St. Charles Parish District Attorney and the Louisiana Legislative…...