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Tax renewal for housing juvenile offenders passes
St. John the Baptist Parish voters have approved a 1-mill property tax renewal that pays for housing juvenile offenders.
Robottom, Wolfe will face off in runoff election
LAPLACE – Just two days removed from Saturday’s St. John the Baptist Parish presidential election, candidates Natalie Robottom and Dale Wolfe both maintained a high level of excitement while also understanding there is still work to be done in advance of the May 1 runoff.
A beautiful day for dogs
LAPLACE – With unbelievably pleasant weather conditions over the weekend, local residents had a variety of entertainment options at their disposal. One of the best of these had to be spending the afternoon at Highway 51 Park in LaPlace with man’s best friend.
Total Choice celebrates opening in LaPlace
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West bank renovation keeps plan at forefront
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First year in office productive for DA
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St. John cleanup efforts aided by grant
Keep St. John Beautiful has received a $9,000 grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
Two LaPlace teens charged in robbery, carjacking
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U.S. Attorney’s Office delays Hubbard sentencing again
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Happy Easter!
Tots who took part in Thursday’s storytime at the St. John the Baptist Public Library in LaPlace received a special Easter treat. Near the end of the regular storytime activities, the Easter Bunny poked his head in and got the children to follow his bunny tracks out the door and into the grass in front of the building, where an assortment of Easter eggs were hidden. After racing around and filling their baskets with as many eggs as they could find, the little ones were able to trade their treasure in for prizes.
Graduates vying for special speaker
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Local battles on the gridiron simply for love of the game
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Voters OK millage for housing juveniles
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A good day for a swing
Katie and Vania Amador enjoy the pleasant spring weather with a visit to the playground at Highway 51 Park in LaPlace. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)
Man accused of stealing AC units surrenders to authorities
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Help resources available prior to start of testing
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Search leads to drug arrest
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LaPlace coach charged with molestation
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Vitter talks energy issues during visit with Chamber
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A sobering warning
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Suspects charged in 2008 murder
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Port adds massive crane to arsenal
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Attorney general addresses board member’s tax query
BATON ROUGE – Funds legally paid by a public entity ceases to be public money, or “tax dollars,” when paid to private recipient in exchange for goods or services, according to an attorney general’s opinion provided to Albert Burl III of the St. John Parish School Board.
Ministry celebrates 25 years
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LaPlace man killed in Tangipahoa crash
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Iconic roadway gets just due
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Airline lane closures scheduled
LAPLACE – As part of an initiative to improve traffic signals on Airline Highway, state Department of Transportation and Development said construction and installation of mast arm poles will begin in St. John Parish Monday morning.
Third DWI spells trouble for Texas man
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Teen tackles brain cancer on the open road
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Much thought goes into choosing design firm
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Council to consider contract for expansion of Lions plant
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Game turns violent for Mt. Airy man
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Port of South Louisiana elects new president, awards grants
LAPLACE – As part of an agreement forged in 2007, representatives from the Port of South Louisiana recently presented $15,000 checks to the parish presidents of St. John, St. James and St. Charles parishes in an effort to promote economic development in the River Region.
La. budget includes funding for steel plant
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