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Green Leaf dispensary breaks ground on new medical marijuana facility in Laplace
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (136+ words) Published 11: 39 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Green Leaf Dispensary will break ground on a new medical marijuana dispensary in Laplace, as the company seeks to expand access to medical cannabis for patients in St. John the Baptist Parish and the River Parishes....
Four St John Parish restaurants hit with critical health violations in June
1+ week, 3+ day ago (245+ words) Published 3: 37 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The L'Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June. 1 to June. 16 from the Louisiana Department of Health. Four addresses with the most critical violations in Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish, are…...
Top St John the Baptist Parish Restaurant Inspections, April 11 - April 30
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Published 4: 15 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The L'Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of April 11 " 30 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top 7 addresses with the most critical violations in St John the Baptist Parish are listed, along…...
St John the Baptist Parish restaurants cited for sanitation issues in Mar 27 " April 10 inspections
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) Published 2: 19 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The L'Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Mar. 27 " April 10 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in St John the Baptist Parish are…...
Baton Rouge caregiver arrested for theft from elderly Laplace couple
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) Published 3: 59 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested on multiple felony charges after authorities say she stole from an elderly couple in Laplace while working as an in-home caregiver. Detectives with the St. John the Baptist Parish…...
Faith-based women ministry expands mission through health fair, partnerships in River Parishes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (455+ words) Published 1: 28 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Joyce Jacques recalls the first time she and members of Women on Assignment and the Central Union Missionary Baptist Association discussed creating a program to connect with the community, especially women, to address their critical health…...
St. John the Baptist Parish restaurants cited for critical health violations, March 323
3+ mon, 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,…...
How minimally invasive techniques are transforming women's health
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Published 11: 51 am Wednesday, March 18, 2026 For decades, gynecologic procedures have relied on open surgery, defined by large incisions and an even larger impact on a woman's post-operative recovery and physical and medical life thereafter. Although this approach is effective, it can…...
Top St John the Baptist Parish restaurants with critical health violations from Feb. 21 to Mar. 2
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
New Louisiana SNAP restrictions prohibit soda, candy and energy drinks
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) Published 2: 51 pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Louisianans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use benefits to purchase soda, candy and energy drinks under new restrictions that took effect on Ash Wednesday. The rules, which limit…...