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Five boaters rescued after boat capsizes on Lake Pontchartrain
1+ week, 1+ day ago (181+ words) Published 1:53 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2026 St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office rescued five boaters Sunday night after their vessel struck an unknown object and began taking on water in Lake Pontchartrain. Authorities reported the incident near Manchac Lighthouse after a…...
St. John the Baptist Parish restaurants cited for critical health violations, March 3–23
1+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) Published 1:34 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The L'Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Mar. 3 " 23 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top six addresses with the most critical violations in St John the Baptist Parish are listed,…...
Oscar wins for ‘Sinners’ shine light on River Parishes culture
2+ week, 1+ day ago (431+ words) Published 9:10 am Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The success of the film Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards is highlighting the national importance of the River Parishes" culture and economy, said Joy Banner, co-founder of The Descendants Project. "Sinners" is one of many Oscar-winning…...
St. Charles Parish officials mark completion of $1.5M roadway extension in Luling
3+ week, 1+ day ago (203+ words) Published 2:53 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026 St. Charles Parish officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the completion of nearly $1.5 million in infrastructure improvements connecting Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway and Ashton Plantation Boulevard. Parish President Matthew Jewell joined members of the St. Charles Parish…...
Top St John the Baptist Parish restaurants with critical health violations from Feb. 21 to Mar. 2
3+ week, 2+ day ago (281+ words) Published 5:14 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The L'Observatuer Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Feb. 21 to Mar. 2 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top four addresses with the most critical and non-critical violations in Laplace, St. John…...
Rolling on the River Alliance to host film industry events across River Parishes in March
3+ week, 5+ day ago (553+ words) Published 12:55 am Saturday, March 7, 2026 A coalition of community groups across Louisiana's River Parishes has announced a series of events to connect residents with opportunities in the state's film industry. The Rolling on the River Alliance has planned three free events…...
St. John Theatre opens 45th season with comedy “Always A Bridesmaid”
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (205+ words) Published 4:29 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 St. John Theatre will open its 45th season with the Southern comedy "Always A Bridesmaid," written by the playwright trio Jones, Hope, and Wooten. Directed by Danielle Ordoyne with Averi Rojas serving as assistant director, the play…...
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warns of text scam to residents
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (113+ words) Published 2:43 pm Monday, March 2, 2026 The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warned residents about a text scam going around on Saturday. The texts claim to be from "The Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles" and claim that residents have unpaid traffic tickets…...
Four St. Charles Catholic girl soccer players earn LHSAA all-academic honors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) Published 4:18 pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Four student-athletes from St. Charles Catholic High School in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were recognized for their academic excellence after being named among the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's 2025-26 All-Academic girls soccer honorees. To…...
St John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections: See critical health violations from Jan. 18 to Feb. 14
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (264+ words) Published 7:36 am Saturday, February 14, 2026 The L'Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the weeks of Jan. 18 to Feb. 14, 2026, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top four addresses with the most critical violations in St John the Baptist Parish…...