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New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone
RESERVE — Hundreds of community members, elected officials, and local dignitaries gathered this month to commemorate the grand opening of the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve. Located at 1482 La. 44, the new St. John the Baptist Parish Library branch provides an array of quality resources, networking opportunities, and creative programming relevant […] The post New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone appeared first on L'Observateur.
Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
Legal brief filed for relocation of Louisiana elementary school from nearby chemical plant
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Legal Defense Fund has filed a brief in an effort to close a St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school and move its location from a nearby chemical plant. On June 12, the LDF filed the brief as part of...
Letters: State should be more concerned about citizens than polluters
Gov. Jeff Landry’s announcement that Louisiana has filed a petition to challenge EPA pollution protections shows us that once again, the state is unwilling to hold polluters accountable as toxic air threatens the health and safety of people who live, work and play nearby. This includes over 400 students at Fifth Ward Elementary School, just 1,500 feet from Denka’s chemical plant, who breathe this unsafe air every day.
Gonzales VFW Post holds second annual fundraiser for veterans and first responders
GONZALES — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3693 in Gonzales held their second annual Boogie Down the Bayou fundraiser event Sunday afternoon to raise money for veterans and first responders. The Post partnered with national organization Tunnels to Towers, which provides homes for injured veterans and first responders. Tunnels...
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