Louisiana launches a new initiative to spark a reading revival …
Apr 18, 2021 · Tools for system leaders, classroom teachers and family members to support children on their literacy journey BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education launched an initiative aimed at sparking a reading revival across the state. The new initiative, named Louisiana Literacy, provides system leaders, educators and families with practical tools and resources to […]
Contests - L'Observateur
Oct 23, 2024 · Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Tickets Available – Monday, Nov. 4. The New Orleans Pelicans have a contest against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, November 4, 2024 at…
St. Charles Parish Hospital commemorates 10th anniversary of …
Oct 7, 2024 · Ochsner Health and St. Charles Parish Hospital is commemorating 10 years of partnership, which has expanded access and improved the quality of healthcare for residents of St. Charles Parish.The partnership, originally established in September 2014, continues to represent a commitment to bringing locally accessible healthcare services to the community.
Restore Louisiana Expands Criteria for Assistance for Homeowners
May 17, 2023 · BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program is expanding the criteria for homeowners to qualify for assistance, lowering the FEMA-determined damage threshold from $5,000 to $3,000 and raising the allowable maximum of insurance received from $25,000 to $50,000.
Surveillance video lead to arrests in LaPlace triple shooting
Oct 10, 2024 · New surveillance video reveals that the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Samiya McClain and her uncle, Ron Tate, may not have been the intended targets. St. John The Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre disclosed that the victims were shot on Friday, Oct. 4, at Tate’s home near Sugar Ridge Road and Cinclair Loop while the Tate’s family was ...
Construction of State’s New Women’s Prison is Underway
Sep 1, 2022 · The new women’s facility is the first prison built in more than three decades. Raymond Laborde Correctional Center was the last prison built by the state. It began operating in the summer of 1989. Construction on the new LCIW is expected to take approximately 28-30 months, and be completed at the end of 2024. Print Article.
Geaux Chevrolet opens under new ownership - L'Observateur
Jan 20, 2021 · LAPLACE — Under new ownership and management at 2020 W. Airline Highway in LaPlace, Geaux Chevrolet (formerly Rainbow) is dedicated to taking care of employees, customers and the River Parishes community. New owners Lee Carney and Nick Richard came into the industry under similar circumstances during times of economic recession.
Meet Paul Matthews, new executive director of The Port of South ...
Apr 13, 2022 · RESERVE — Paul Matthews joined the Port of New Orleans in January 2012 with no experience in the industry. On January 15, 2022, he was named the new executive director of the Port of South Louisiana, America’s leading grain exporting port district. Matthews was head-hunted for the position during the Port of South Louisiana’s national […]
Report: Louisiana a ‘sinkhole state’ for taxpayers - L'Observateur
Oct 8, 2024 · By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square. A review of Louisiana’s financial statements found the state to be in a less than stellar financial position, costing taxpayers thousands. The nonprofit think tank Truth in Accounting reviewed every state’s finances in fiscal year 2023. For most states, fiscal 2023 ran from June 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
What residents need to know about the Fortified Roof Program
Aug 9, 2023 · HBAGNO CEO Dan Mills spoke to L’OBSERVATEUR about what residents need to know in light of new legislative updates to building codes and Fortified roofing. After Hurricane Ida, legislators successfully advocated for a new set of resilient building codes to be passed into law. The updated code was adopted statewide, effective January 1, 2023 ...