LaPlace
St John’s Parish President, Jaclyn Hotard accused of perjury in lawsuit linked to controversial grain elevator
Jaclyn Hotard, President of St. John the Baptist Parish has been accused of lying in court for failing ...
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SJSO deputies arrest LaPlace man who robbed Pizza delivery driver twice
A man from Laplace is facing multiple charges, after being arrested for theft and armed robbery of a ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Library hosts art exhibition showcasing Richard Boneno’s work
Visitors to St. John the Baptist Parish Library in Reserve will be treated to the best works of ...
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Haston Lewis clinches Justice of the Peace seat in St John’s Parish Dist.1
Haston Lewis Jr, has won in the runoff election to be the Justice of the Peace in District ...
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One dead, two drivers injured in LaPlace car crash
On Friday, Louisiana State Troopers were informed of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near milepost 211 on ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate shooting at Halloween event
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting where a teenager accidentally shot himself ...
St. James Parish
Friday high school football scores: Nov 1
Friday’s high school football scores St James 14, Patterson 0 Lutcher 48, Morgan City 0 St Charles Catholic ...
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National Park Service plans historic status for St. John’s Parish site linked to slavery
A site along the Great River Road of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish associated ...
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Friday night high school football scores: Oct 25
Friday’s high school football scores St James 36, Donaldsonville 6 Lutcher 56, Ellender Memorial 0 St Charles Catholic ...
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful now accepting applications for Trash Receptacle Grant
Keep Louisiana Beautiful s pleased to begin accepting applications online for the 2024-25 Trash Receptacle Grant. The purpose of ...
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Court to hear arguments as parents push for St John Parish school board to relocate elementary students from school next to chemical plant
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana heard arguments Tuesday in an ongoing case pitting ...
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2024 AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH ...
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L’Observateur hosts Meet & Greet to celebrate favorite local businesses
The L’Observateur will host a meet and greet at the River Region Chamber of Commerce, located at 390 ...
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Four Candidates Vie for Justice of Peace in St. John’s Parish District 1
Four candidates are on the ballot vying to take on a vacant Justice of the Peace seat in ...
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Job Fair Helps St. John the Baptist Parish High Schoolers Find Jobs and College Opportunities
High school students across St.John the Baptist Parish looking for high-demand jobs or college admissions were exposed to ...
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St. Charles Parish to host veterans luncheon on Nov. 7
St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell and Sheriff Greg Champagne will host the annual Veterans Day Luncheon on ...
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Maurepas Swamp Project public meeting set for Oct. 23
A public meeting is set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Garyville Magnet to discuss the upcoming ...
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Disaster Recovery Centers to relocate in Ascension, St. John the Baptist parishes
Two Disaster Recovery Centers serving Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Francine in Ascension and St. John the Baptist parishes ...
LaPlace
Surveillance video lead to arrests in LaPlace triple shooting
New surveillance video reveals that the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Samiya McClain and her uncle, Ron Tate, may ...
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La. Guard mobilizes to support Fla. in anticipation of Hurricane Milton
By Capt. Peter Drasutis | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – At the direction of the ...
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Report: Louisiana a ‘sinkhole state’ for taxpayers
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square A review of Louisiana’s financial statements found the state to be in ...
St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish Hospital commemorates 10th anniversary of Ochsner Health partnership
Ochsner Health and St. Charles Parish Hospital is commemorating 10 years of partnership, which has expanded access and improved the quality ...
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2024
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2024 NOON 12:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...
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FEMA assistance available to renters after Hurricane Francine
FEMA assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners with uninsured losses from Hurricane Francine. ...
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FEMA clean and sanitize assistance available in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine
Those whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Francine but are still habitable, may qualify for up to $300 ...