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St. John the Baptist Parish Library celebrates first Excel High School graduate
Five months ago, DeAundra Fiffie’s aunt told her about a virtual high school completion program available through St. ...
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Louisiana Supreme Court criticizes St. John the Baptist Parish judge for bias in issuing warrants
The Louisiana Supreme Court rejected hearing a plea for a St. John the Baptist Parish judge and rebuked ...
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GSU Baseball Alum Hillary Bossier to be Inducted into SWAC Hall of Fame
Grambling University alum and baseball standout, Hillary Bossier is set to be an inductee into the 2024 Southwestern ...
LaPlace
One killed, another critically injured in four-vehicle crash on Airline Highway
A four-vehicle car crash on U.S. 61 near Windsor Street has claimed the life of a 55-year-old, Thomas ...
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Man shot dead in LaPlace shooting after threatening family with knife
A deadly shooting which took place at a home in LaPlace on Thursday night, Nov. 21, has left ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish celebrates Sunset Auto Bar Screen project groundbreaking
Parish President Matthew Jewell, St. Charles Parish Council members and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority representatives celebrated ...
St. Charles Parish
Disaster Recovery Center opens in St. Charles Parish
FEMA and the state of Louisiana will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in New Sarpy in St. ...
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Jefferson Parish eligible for FEMA assistance
Homeowners and renters in Jefferson Parish are now eligible for FEMA assistance to help them recover from Hurricane Francine. Jefferson ...
St. Charles Parish
DSNAP applications open this week for St. Charles residents
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) applications open this week for St. Charles Parish residents affected by Hurricane ...