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Two arrested, third suspect sought after Garyville shooting injures Baton Rouge man
Authorities have arrested two suspects and are searching for another after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Garyville that ...
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Inclusive Louisiana to unveil historic markers honoring St. James Parish’s Black heritage
Inclusive Louisiana will unveil five historic markers Saturday recognizing the cultural and historical significance of St. James Parish’s ...
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Three West St. John football standouts sign with colleges
It was a busy National Signing Day on Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Parish, ending with a ...
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Laplace man arrested after firing shots at vehicle carrying children, ex-girlfriend, St John Parish Sheriff’s deputies say
A Laplace man has been arrested after deputies say he fired a gun at a vehicle occupied by ...
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Two arrested in killing of Laplace teen, St John’s Parish sheriff’s office says
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the ...
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AGENDA AMENDMENT 01/26/2026 @ 9:15 AM MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 1:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANAURY 27TH, 2026 DUE TO WEATHER TEMPERATURES
AGENDA ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING ...
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St. John’s Parish DA says no cases impacted by assistant district attorney’s arrest in drug probe
Following the arrest of former assistant district attorney Tony Tran during a broad drug investigation, St. John the ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish assistant district attorney, others arrested in New Orleans drug investigation
St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney’s Office has fired an assistant district attorney involved in a drug ...
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Freeze warning conditions possible as cold air moves into St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish officials say no significant impacts are expected locally from the approaching weather system, ...
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Belinda Bailey honored as grand marshal at St. John the Baptist Parish MLK Day celebration
Longtime St. John the Baptist Parish educator Belinda Bailey was honored Monday during the parish’s annual Martin Luther ...
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River Region Drama Guild to present SIX: Teen edition in Norco
The River Region Drama Guild will present SIX: Teen Edition later this month at the River Region Performing ...
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Louisiana to begin accepting 2025 state income tax returns Jan. 26
The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2025 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26. ...
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Crime down slightly in St. John the Baptist Parish in 2025, but robberies increased, statistics show
Overall crime reported in St. John the Baptist Parish dropped by 36 percent in 2025 compared with the ...
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Krewe of Allovus picks Randy Rebaldo as 2026 Mardi Gras King
The Krewe of Allovus has named Randy Rebaldo as its 2026 Mardi Gras king, highlighting decades of community ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections flag sanitation, equipment issues
The L’Observateur newspaper obtained food safety inspection info for Jan. 1-8, 2026, from the Louisiana Department of Health. ...
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Krewe of Agape to mark 20th Anniversary with Hollywood-Themed bal masques
The Krewe of Agape kicks off the 2026 Carnival season with its 20th biennial anniversary celebration, honoring cinematic ...
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Laplace Man with 118 prior arrests booked on armed robbery charge
A Laplace man with a long criminal record was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, and charged with ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2026 6:00 PM
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COURTHOUSE 2393 LA HWY. 18 RUDOLPH SORAPURU CHAMBERS EDGARD, LOUISIANA TAMMY HOUSTON – ...
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Baileigh Helm steps down as St. John’s Parish communications director
Baileigh Rebowe Helm, the communications director for St. John the Baptist Parish, is stepping away from her role ...
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SJSO arrests driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop ...
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Three St. John the Baptist Parish students among finalists for 2025 Louisiana Student of the Year
Three students from St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools were among the 24 finalists in the 2025 ...
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St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s deputy honored after traffic stop uncovers homicide victim
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Corporal Brandon Williams has been named the agency’s Officer of the ...
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St. John the Baptist Public School announce James Jackson as principal of East St. John High School
James Jackson has been named principal of East St. John High School, bringing more than two decades of ...
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New Louisiana laws aim to cut auto insurance costs, adjust taxes in 2026
A new set of Louisiana laws took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, primarily to lower the state’s leading ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish deputies search for driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused ...