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Man indicted in deadly I-10 wrong-way Laplace crash still missing
A man indicted for a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 last September has not been arrested and ...
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United Way of St. Charles welcomes back former staffer Trista Brazan
United Way of St. Charles announced Monday that Trista Brazan has rejoined the organization, returning to its communications ...
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World War II veteran Ray Taylor to celebrate 100th birthday in Reserve
Family members, fellow veterans, and staff at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home are set to gather Friday to ...
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St. Charles Parish officials mark completion of $1.5M roadway extension in Luling
St. Charles Parish officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the completion of nearly $1.5 million in infrastructure improvements connecting ...
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Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park to close temporarily for 46th Louisiana Sportsman Show
Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park will temporarily close to the public to accommodate the 46th Louisiana Sportsman Show, ...
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St. James Parish senior rises to state’s top eight students
A senior at St. James High School in St. James Parish has been named one of eight finalists ...
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Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warns of text scam to residents
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warned residents about a text scam going around on Saturday. The texts ...
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River Region Chamber legislative breakfast focuses on Louisiana tax overhaul, economic growth
Business leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday in Laplace at the Belle Terre Golf Course for the River ...
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St Charles Parish school band director arrested on indecent behavior charges involving minor
Harry Hurst Middle School’s band director was arrested Tuesday on allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor, according ...
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Multi-agency task force arrests Slidell man on child exploitation charges
Operatives with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Slidell man on multiple child exploitation charges following a ...
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19-Year-Old arrested for aggravated arson after two early-morning fires in Destrehan
A 19-year-old Destrehan man has been arrested on an aggravated arson charge after authorities say he intentionally set ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council to hold regular meeting Feb. 24 in Laplace
AGENDA ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING ...
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Drug dispute turns deadly, leaves 2 teens dead in Laplace
Two teenagers were found shot to death inside a vehicle Thursday afternoon after it crashed into a home ...
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Free kidney screening set for March 14 in Laplace
A free kidney screening event will take place on March 14 in Laplace for residents with diabetes, high ...
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Kids of the Tri-Parishes to award $1,000 scholarships to local seniors
Kids of the Tri-Parishes is accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, which will award $1,000 to graduating ...
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Four St. Charles Catholic girl soccer players earn LHSAA all-academic honors
Four student-athletes from St. Charles Catholic High School in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were recognized for ...
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New Louisiana SNAP restrictions prohibit soda, candy and energy drinks
Louisianans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use benefits to purchase ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish faces $150M lawsuit over rezoning dispute
Land developers and business owners have filed a federal lawsuit against St. John the Baptist Parish, seeking at ...
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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting in Laplace
Officers in St. John the Baptist Parish are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday morning left ...
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St John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections: See critical health violations from Jan. 18 to Feb. 14
The L’Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the weeks of Jan. 18 to Feb. 14, 2026, ...
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Descendants Project asks judge to overturn Greenfield property rezoning in St. John the Baptist Parish
A Louisiana nonprofit is asking a judge to rule in its favor in a lawsuit alleging St John ...
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St. James Parish deputy fired after arrest for solicitation of minor, obstruction of justice
St. James Parish Sheriff’s deputy was fired and arrested Wednesday after investigators received a tip involving alleged inappropriate ...
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St. John Theatre to host children’s workshop featuring Disney’s Aladdin KIDS
St. John Theatre will hold its annual children’s drama workshop this spring, featuring Disney’s Aladdin KIDS. The workshop ...
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Man wanted in Garyville shooting turns himself in, St John Parish Sheriff’s office says
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Clarence Scott Jr., a Garyville man wanted in ...
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Donations sought for plaque honoring 1999 Mother’s Day bus crash victims from Laplace
The 1999 Mother’s Day bus crash remains one of the deadliest vehicular accidents in Louisiana history. The crash ...