Mothers death reason for Becnel to file this suit Nov 1, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Mothers death reason for Becnel to file this suit Edna Becnel died just 13 days before recall letter. (L Observateur, LA)
Consider all students by voting yes Nov 1, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Consider all students by voting yes. (L Observateur, LA)
Cajuns' Fenroy soon to join exclusive fraternity Oct 30, 2008
After receiving scant attention from recruiters out of high school at Laplace (La. St. Charles Catholic, Fenroy surprised everyone including himself by earning ample playing time as a true freshman. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Little girl dies in bus accident Oct 29, 2008
Deputies from the St. John Sheriffs Office said Jasmine Green, a fifth grade student at Fifth Ward Elementary School in Reserve, was transported to River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace where she succumbed to her injuries. Louisiana State Troopers Trey Elliot and Brett Pike work the scene of a bus accident early Monday that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl. (L Observateur, LA)
After two trials, man acquitted in murder Oct 29, 2008
LAPLACE After three years and two separate trials, a jury acquitted a LaPlace man who was accused of murdering a Greenwood Drive resident after an argument over a broken windshield and speeding down a residential street. Prosecutors said Kenchristopher Hilson, 25, was cleared of murder charges stemming from a July 9, 2005 altercation involving him and 26-year-old Donald Guarino. (L Observateur, LA)
Child remembered for being bright, respectful student Oct 29, 2008
Green suffered internal injuries to her lower body and was pronounced dead at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace. Jasmine Green. (L Observateur, LA)
Kings and Queen of Zulu honored at A Royal Zulu Celebration Oct 25, 2008
LAPLACE In another sign that 2009 is fast approaching, LaPlace recently hosted an event honoring the royalty of one of New Orleans most celebrated and recognizable Mardi Gras Krewes ... Crinel is a resident of LaPlace and CEO of Abide Home Health Services ... This event marked the first time LaPlace has hosted an event honoring members of Zulu. (L Observateur, LA)
Festival announces Baby Andouille winners Oct 25, 2008
The annual Baby through Jr. Miss St. John Andouille Pageant was held last Sunday at the Andouille Festival in LaPlace. Andouille Kings and Queens Front Row, Toddler Master King Quan Waguespack (from left to right), Toddler Miss Laney Beadle, Tiny Miss Bryleigh Cantello, Junior Miss Cobi Smith, Deb Miss MaCoi Hollins, Little Miss Madison Smith and Petite Miss Alissa Stutzmann. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-25-08 Oct 25, 2008
A native of North Carolina and a resident of LaPlace for the past 30 years. Visitation and services were held at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in LaPlace on Wednesday, Oct. 22 ... He was a native of St. Bernard Parish and had lived in LaPlace for the past 5 years. (L Observateur, LA)
St. John industry talks emissions Oct 25, 2008
LAPLACE St. John Industrial leaders held a public forum Wednesday to inform residents, business leaders and a few groups of school kids about emissions levels at various plants within the parish ... Bayou Steels LaPlace Facility is, however, one of the largest recyclers in the state. (L Observateur, LA)
Millet says No new taxes! Oct 25, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Millet says No new taxes. (L Observateur, LA)
Becnel settles $1 billion suit Oct 25, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Becnel settles 1 billion suit. (L Observateur, LA)
Crowds pack fair grounds Oct 24, 2008
LAPLACE Beautiful weather, coupled with an expanded layout and new location, made for an exceptionally successful 2008 Andouille Festival, said St. John officials Monday ... Everyone in LaPlace could see the fireworks, Boe said. (L Observateur, LA)
T-shirt causes festival ruckus Oct 23, 2008
LAPLACE The St. John Sheriffs Office sent a message on Saturday to fair-goers that the Andouille Festival will remain a family affair. One fair-goer showed up on Saturday wearing a vulgar T-shirt with the f word being used, and promoting the use of marijuana. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-22-08 Oct 23, 2008
A native and resident of LaPlace. Services were held on Tuesday, October 20, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace ... Burial in St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Fishermans Festival Pageant winners Oct 23, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Fishermans Festival Pageant winners. (L Observateur, LA)
Armed thieves take LaPlace mans wallet Oct 23, 2008
Armed thieves take LaPlace mans wallet ... LAPLACE Authorities in St. John are investigating an armed robbery of a LaPlace man Friday night, said a spokesman for the St. John Sheriffs Office ... Mike Tregre, public information officer for the St. John Sheriffs Office, said the heist took place sometime around 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of Captain G. Bourgeois Street in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Carrollwood Drive closed for repairs Oct 23, 2008
LAPLACE For the next six to seven weeks construction crews will completely shut down Carrollwood Drive so that work can be done to completely resurface the major thoroughfare that services LaPlace motorists. St. John Parish officials announced last week that the road would be closed in both directions from Airline Highway to Dominican Drive in an effort to move the project forward quicker and more efficiently. (L Observateur, LA)
Stout Comet defense dominates as SCC beats 4-1 Jaguars, 20-0 Oct 23, 2008
Two 4-1 teams took the field in LaPlace on Friday night, as St. Charles took on visiting Pope John Paul II, and the Comet defense was more than up to the challenge. St. Charles held the Jaguars to 73 total yards and recorded its first shutout of the season, taking a 20-0 win in a non-district game. (L Observateur, LA)
After the Benediction released Oct 23, 2008
The book is available online through and also at Scriptures Christian Bookstore on Airline Highway in LaPlace. Comments. (L Observateur, LA)
Expanding fair grounds also expands exposure Oct 23, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:18 AM CDT. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-18 Oct 21, 2008
Interment at St. John Memorial Garden Cemetery in LaPlace ... Bernice Bonnie Levet Weber, age 87, surrounded by family, passed away on Friday October 10, 2008, at 3:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dewey (Airline, Pal) Weber Jr. Weber was born in Reserve and lived in LaPlace ... Services were held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in LaPlace on Tuesday, October 14. (L Observateur, LA)
Filters delayed by radio towers Oct 21, 2008
LAPLACE Just when it was all systems go for better tap water for St. John residents, yet another new stumbling block has delayed the launch of the parish s filter mechanism a little bit further. A pair of radio communication towers, which are a vital link between water wells in Ruddock and the LaPlace facility that houses the new 3 ... He said the parish entered into a contract with Industrial Analyzer Services (IAS) of LaPlace for replacement and reinstallation of the towers. (L Observateur, LA)
Plan issued for St. John schools Oct 21, 2008
The most major, and most costly, improvements will occur at LaPlace and West St. John Elementary Schools. At LES, the pod classrooms will be replaced with a new classroom building while at WSJES the main building will be replaced. (L Observateur, LA)
St. Joan of Arc School opens pumpkin patch Oct 21, 2008
St. Joan of Arc School in LaPlace is having a pumpkin patch this year. The pumpkins arrived on Saturday and St. Joan of Arc is now open for pumpkin business. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-15-08 Oct 16, 2008
Lynwood Mule Babin passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008, at his residence in LaPlace ... A native of Paulina and resident of LaPlace ... Visitation and services were held on Friday, October 10, at Professional Funeral Services Inc. in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Reserve fire tricky because of fuel Oct 16, 2008
RESERVE Fire crews from LaPlace and Reserve spent roughly an hour Monday afternoon fighting a pesky fire at a Reserve harboring facility along the Mississippi River. Several storage containers belonging to Weber Marine Inc. of Reserve went up in flames just before 1 p.m. Monday, said District Fire Chief Spencer Chauvin. (L Observateur, LA)
All hail the Queen Oct 16, 2008
Hollins is the daughter of Carnell and QuoVadis Hollins of LaPlace ... Levron and Hollins will appear in events surrounding the Andouille Festival, being held this Friday through Sunday on the grounds of the St. John Community Center on Highway 51 in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Krawczyk nails winning field-goal as Comets score thrilling win over rival Bulldogs Oct 16, 2008
After four quarters of thrilling back and forth play, James Krawczyk s 34-yard field goal with 6:44 left in the game proved the difference as St. Charles toppled rival Lutcher 28-26 in LaPlace, netting the Comets the upper hand over the defending district champion Bulldogs in the race for District 9-3A.. Marc Picciola raises his arms in victory after kneeling the ball on St. Charles final play Friday night. (L Observateur, LA)
Community News Oct 16, 2008
The Central Library in LaPlace will be closed on Saturday, October 18, 2008 to accommodate the annual Andouille Festival and prevent congestion ... LaPlace writer, Judy Creekmore will sign Celebrating 200 Years of River Parishes History 8 a.m. 12 noon on Saturday, October 25 at the German Coast Farmers Market, Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan ... The meeting will be held Wendesday, October 15 at 6 p.m. in Room B at the Laplace Public Library. (L Observateur, LA)
St. John wont have to hang on long for new govt phone system Oct 16, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. St. John wont have to hang on long for new govt phone system. (L Observateur, LA)
Schaeffer case is moved Oct 14, 2008
LAPLACE Trial lawyers with the Louisiana Attorney General s Office that have been handling the case against a 16-year veteran of the St. John Sheriff s Office charged with rape and attempted sexual battery have decided to turn their case over to a neighboring parish s District Attorney s Office ... He was detained in LaPlace, but released on a 335,000 personal surety bond. (L Observateur, LA)
PURR-FECT DAY Oct 14, 2008
LAPLACE St. John Animal Shelter Manager Linda Allen said she considered quitting on more than one occasion. Longtime Animal Board Member Margaret Landry said that she actually did quit but then came back. (L Observateur, LA)
ANDOUILLE FEST 08 Oct 14, 2008
LAPLACE If the new administration running the St. John Parish government is trying to use the Andouille Festival as their signature statement, then their slogan must be something like always bigger and better. That s the impression coming out of the parish in recent weeks, with the annual Andouille Festival fast approaching, set for next weekend, October 17-19. (L Observateur, LA)
Perrillouxs debut as Gamecock to be broadcast on internet Oct 13, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Perrillouxs debut as Gamecock to be broadcast on internet. (L Observateur, LA)
Defense rules again as Rebels down St. John Oct 10, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. By RYAN ARENA Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 2:14 PM CDT. (L Observateur, LA)
New D.A. offers sober story on challenge ahead Oct 8, 2008
LAPLACE Tom Daley said he woke up on Monday and thought to himself, wow, I m starting a new job. But the challenge facing Daley might dampen the normal excitement most people feel when knowing they are heading to work in a brand new position. (L Observateur, LA)
Oil spill in river Oct 8, 2008
LAPLACE A minor oil spill from a bulk freighter that was moored to buoys in the Mississippi river near LaPlace caused about 200 gallons of thick industrial fuel to leak into the River early Sunday morning ... The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. while the vessel was stopped near river mile marker 135, which is near where W. 5th Street intersects with LA Highway 44 in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Dreaming with your eyes open Oct 8, 2008
Pictured from left to right are JoAnn H. McCoy, a teacher at Fifth Ward Elementary; Margaret Kinney, a teacher at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary; Yvette Wise, a teacher at LaPlace Elementary; and Taschica Hansley, a teacher at Garyville/Mt ... Meanwhile, LaPlace Elementary Teacher Charla Duhe met with eighth grade students in a classroom next door, where the lesson focus was on the elements of poetry. (L Observateur, LA)
Daley commends opponent in election Oct 8, 2008
LAPLACE The race for St. John district attorney was a first-class, clean campaign on the part of both parties, and new District Attorney Tom Daley wanted to thank his opponent for that. The only way you have a campaign as clean as we had it, is for both candidates to decide to do that, he said. (L Observateur, LA)
Parish finally gets improved flood maps to set elevations Oct 8, 2008
LAPLACE The St. John Council has voted unanimously to reject advisory base flood elevation maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the hope of getting approval of updated maps used by insurance companies for flood insurance premiums. St. John Public Information Officer Buddy Boe said that FEMA finally delivered the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) after months of delay. (L Observateur, LA)
Local Flavor Oct 8, 2008
LAPLACE Just as the red neon signs beckon customers from the outside, the Rauch family beckons from within. Wayne Jacob s Smokehouse, located at 769 West 5th St. in LaPlace, is truly a family affair ... So the next time you re driving down West 5th in LaPlace and that red neon WJ calls out to you, stop in for a bite or pick up some andouille or boudin to fix at home. (L Observateur, LA)
DALEY NEW ST. JOHN D.A. Oct 7, 2008
LAPLACE A new era in law enforcement begins in St. John Parish today, as former Louisiana circuit court judge Tom Daley was voted in on Saturday as the new district attorney for the 40th Judicial District Court. Daley, who was formerly a district judge and then moved up to become a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana, surprised many when he announced a decision to run for St. John district attorney. (L Observateur, LA)
Snowdy wins re-election to district seat Oct 7, 2008
LAPLACE The make-up of judges on the 40th Judicial District Court will apparently stay the same for another term ... Snowdy has been a resident of LaPlace for 20 years, and was a native of Reserve. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-4 Oct 4, 2008
Kenneth Doc Millet, age 47 and a native of LaPlace and resident of Loranger, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He began his career as a junior member of the LaPlace Fire Department and later volunteered with 8th Ward Fire Department in Robert ... Loving mother of Janet Doisher and husband Eddie of LaPlace, Iris Tamplain and husband Baylis (BeeBe) of Reserve, Michael Beadle and wife Sonya of Denham Springs, Charles Beadle of... (L Observateur, LA)
D.A. race tops ticket Oct 4, 2008
LAPLACE St. John Parish will have a new district attorney for the first time in 24 years, following an election today that pits two candidates for the seat being vacated by current D.A. John Crum. Voters go to the polls today to decide a large number of races that involve those running for constable or justice of the peace. (L Observateur, LA)
Win a Warrior at Mabiles Oct 4, 2008
LAPLACE Brandon Mabile must figure it takes one to know one ... For tickets, call Mabile s at 651-2893, or anyone who wants to send donations to the bulletproof vest fund can make the checks out to Mabile s Restaurant, and send them to him at 1124 B West Airline Highway, LaPlace, La. (L Observateur, LA)
Monsanto vet named St. John Public Works Director Oct 4, 2008
LAPLACE A 33-year veteran of Monsanto Chemical has been pegged to lead the public works department in St. John Parish. Parish President Bill Hubbard said Thursday that he plans to introduce Clifford Bailey of Edgard as his Public Works Director at the October 14 parish council meeting. (L Observateur, LA)
More spray for post-storm mosquitoes Oct 3, 2008
LAPLACE Since the water receded in the River Parishes after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, the mosquito population is at an abnormal high. A concerted effort is being made on state and local levels to try and pare down the numbers of the disease-carrying insects. (L Observateur, LA)
St. Charles Queen takes state title Oct 3, 2008
Troxler was crowned by 2007 Sugar Queen Winner Paige Braud of LaPlace, who represented St. John in last year s pageant ... In addition to Troxler, other participants from the River Parish region included St. John Sugar Queen Pageant winner Danielle Champagne of LaPlace and St. James pageant queen Casie Speaks of Paulina ... Champagne, 20, is the daughter of P.J. and Sherri Champagne of LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
River Parishes Hospital names monthly art winners Oct 3, 2008
Winners for July are: Jermond Stewart, a student at LaPlace Elementary School, and Kali Zeller and Victoria Vicknair, students at Paulina Elementary School. August winners are: Karen Trichell, a participant at Ascension of Our Lord Adventure Week Camp, and Megan Christy and Kiera Burke, participants at Ascension of Our Lord Kid Camp. (L Observateur, LA)
Reserve fire kills two children Oct 3, 2008
Neighbors said by the time firefighters from Reserve and LaPlace arrived, the entire building was engulfed in flames. It all happened very fast, said Dwight Horace, who lives directly across from the fourplex. (L Observateur, LA)
OBITUARIES 10-1-08 Oct 3, 2008
and a resident of LaPlace for the past 42 years ... A native and resident of LaPlace ... A native of Honduras and a resident of LaPlace for the past 26 years. (L Observateur, LA)
No arrest in St. John stabbing Sep 24, 2008
LAPLACE Authorities in St. John are investigating the death of a LaPlace man who was stabbed in the back after an alleged fight with his girlfriend over the weekend, said a spokesman for the Sheriff s Office ... Tregre said the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Jones home in the 2400 block of Virginian Colony Avenue in LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Chase spans two parishes Sep 24, 2008
LAPLACE Deputies in St. John Parish arrested a Reserve man in possession of a stolen car and under the influence of various drugs after a vehicle pursuit that crossed two parishes and endangered the lives of police officers in St. John and St. Charles Parishes, said a spokesman for the St. John Sheriff s Office ... Baham refused to exit his vehicle after several verbal commands from police and proceeded to head west on Airline Highway at a high rate of speed toward LaPlace ... Tregre said Baham... (L Observateur, LA)
Unfortunate timing for extra Entergy charge Sep 24, 2008
LAPLACE Hurricane Gustav came blasting through Southeastern Louisiana on September 1. So you can imagine the reaction to one Entergy customer when she got her electric bill in the mail on Sept. 2, and immediately noticed several dollars being charged to her on a line item that read LURC Hurricane Charge. (L Observateur, LA)
April vote could be last chance for St. John levees Sep 24, 2008
LAPLACE St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard said that he will probably seek an April election date to make what he calls his final attempt to get voters to support a bond issue for a hurricane levee in St. John ... Getting flooded streets and some flooded homes were areas like Cambridge, River Forest, LaPlace Park, Foxwod, Live Oak, Old 51, Homewood and Pleasure Bend. (L Observateur, LA)
Bartholomew Antoine Snake Bartholomew Jr., a native and resident of Edgard on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Son of Wilhemina and Antoine Bartholomew Sr., brother of Darlene, Bonnie Bartholomew, Tonja Wilson (El Sep 24, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Bartholomew Antoine Snake Bartholomew Jr., a native and resident of Edgard on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (L Observateur, LA)
St. Peter Chanel brings in Traveling Mary to promote prayer Sep 24, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. St. Peter Chanel brings in Traveling Mary to promote prayer. (L Observateur, LA)
East St. John Katrina documentary set to premiere Sep 20, 2008
The storm forced Owens to relocate and he chose East St. John, the school closest to his LaPlace home ... What really hit me was that LaPlace was supposed to be wiped out. (WWLTV.com, LA)
FEMA OKs millions for drain clean-out Sep 20, 2008
LAPLACE St. John Parish officials have inked a deal that will get every water drain line in the entire parish pressure cleaned and vacuumed out. St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard said he was able to get FEMA to approve a deal that will not cost the parish a penny, but provide what could be as much as 5 million for cleaning out every drainage line in the parish. (L Observateur, LA)
LaPlace woman dies in police care Sep 20, 2008
LAPLACE Family members of a LaPlace woman who suffered from a mental illness are still looking for answers after the woman died while in the custody of the St. John Sheriff s Office. Cabrina Williams, 42, went into cardiac arrest on the morning of September 9, while she was waiting to be taken to River Parishes Hospital for a mental evaluation, said St. John Sheriff s Office Spokesman Mike Tregre. (L Observateur, LA)
Refinery on schedule, on budget Sep 20, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. 2 billion Marathon expansion aims at December, 09 opening. (L Observateur, LA)
Hahnville High ROTC has what it takes Sep 19, 2008
L'Observateur Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Friday, September 12, 2008 1:38 PM CDT. (L Observateur, LA)
St. John schools open again after new problems Sep 17, 2008
LAPLACE A school system struggling to get back to normal after Hurricane Gustav faced another setback in the form of Hurricane Ike, which forced the closure of St. John Parish s public schools just two days after their reopening. Although all schools in the parish were open again on Monday, two schools, West St. John Elementary School and West St. John High School, suffered water damage as a result of the storm, according to St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools Executive Director of... (L Observateur, LA)
