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St. Charles conducts campus safety drill
LULING – A sudden and deafening burst of gunfire broke the silence of the school day as disgruntled teenagers stormed the hallways of Luling Elementary Friday afternoon taking down anyone in their path. A small explosion that rocked the walls and filled the halls with a cloud of smoke followed the rapid round of shots.
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Bond proposal includes $8 million for water improvements
The following is part two in a series of stories regarding St. John the Baptist Parish’s plans for the $29.5 million bond issue, which will appear on parish ballots for the April 4 general election. Early voting in the election runs through this week and ends Saturday. The money, which is going to a multitude of capital improvements parishwide, is divided among five propositions that voters can accept or decline as they see fit.
Shooting suspect arrested
LAPLACE – Authorities in St. John apprehended a LaPlace man Thursday who was wanted in connection with a shooting near the football practice field at St. Charles Catholic High School.
St. John trustees debate roofing problems
RESERVE—At its last meeting, the St. John School Board approved a number of items introduced by Executive Director of Business and Finance Felix Boughton.
Parish to pursue $4 million in grants from DEQ
EDGARD – St. John Parish administrators announced their intentions to pursue grant funding from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for various wastewater and sewage projects parishwide.
Bond proposals includes $7 million for buildings
The following is part three in a series of stories regarding St. John the Baptist Parish’s plans for the $29.5 million bond issue, which will appear on parish ballots for the April 4 general election. Early voting in the election begins today and runs through March 28. The money, which is going to a multitude of capital improvements parishwide, is divided among five propositions that voters can accept or decline as they see fit.
Prop 5 would address recreation on east, west banks
The following is the final in a series of stories regarding St. John the Baptist Parish’s plans for the $29.5 million bond issue, which will appear on parish ballots for the April 4 general election. The money, which is going to a multitude of capital improvements parishwide, is divided among five propositions that voters can accept or decline as they see fit.
Film fest stops in Reserve Saturday
RESERVE—A traveling film festival showcasing the talents of filmmakers living and working in the southeastern United States will be making a stop in Reserve Saturday for a one-night screening.
St. Rose man arrested for rape
Authorities in St. John Parish arrested a St. Rose man Friday after he allegedly raped a former girlfriend following an argument at her home, said a spokesman for the St. John Sheriff’s Office
National downturn has little effect on River Parishes
LAPLACE – The national economic downturn has done little to stunt the level of growth within all three River Parishes, said parish presidents at a business luncheon Thursday.
Who we are: Dr. Keith Hickey
In observance of Doctor’s Day, which was Monday, this week’s subject for “Who We Are” is a physician at River Parishes Hospital
Second time charm on St.John bonds
LAPLACE – The second time was the charm for St. John officials hoping to move forward on a wide range of infrastructure improvement projects as voters approved all five propositions that make up the parish’s $29.5 million bond issue.
Productive potty
This brightly painted potty has been making the rounds in St. John Parish as a way to raise funds for graduation parties for homeschooled children.
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Judge Mary Hotard Becnel
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Jude Gravois
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DA's most wanted
The St. John District Attorney’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating the following individuals who are wanted for various crimes within St. John Parish:



