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Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG Hall of Fame was...
No prison for Louisiana nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts Monday and was sentenced to three years of probation. Bob Dean Jr. also must pay more than $358,000 in restitution to the […]
Baton Rouge saw strong job growth in June
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area added 1,300 jobs from May to June to bring its total to 426,200, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. That figure represents the most robust job growth seen by any of Louisiana’s nine MSAs last month. Shreveport saw the second-largest uptick, adding 400 jobs.
Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the opening of its new West Bank Spray Park with a ribbon cutting and remarks from parish officials at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The West Bank Spray Park is a 4,635-square-foot facility with more than […] The post Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30 appeared first on L'Observateur.
Upcoming Back-to-School Supply Drives in Terrebonne & Lafourche
As the end of summer approaches, students and educators begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and diving into new subjects creates excitement. However, school supplies can be a significant financial burden for many families. With that in mind, our communities have come together to organize school supply drives, gathering essential items to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. These drives provide much-needed resources and foster a sense of unity and support within the local community.
Local family attempting to raise suicide awareness after losing one of their own
A local family shaken by an unthinkable tragedy is taking steps to try and raise awareness in hopes of preventing similar tragedies in the future. Holden Michael Breaux was a student at Central Lafourche High School. He took his own life on May 11, 2024. Friends, family and others who...
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