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District 4 Operation Clean Sweep removes 240 tons of trash from LaPlace neighborhoods
LAPLACE —Approximately 240 tons of trash were removed from LaPlace neighborhoods during the recent District 4 Operation Clean ...
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Hurricane Ida Recovery Expo brings reputable contractors to LaPlace
LAPLACE — Roofers, general contractors, public adjusters, lawyers and more will be available to speak to residents and ...
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Commissioner Donelon unveils Hurricane Ida mediation program to resolve claim disputes
BATON ROUGE — Policyholders at odds with their insurers over Hurricane Ida damage claims may now be able ...
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Detective Jonathan Walker named SJSO Officer of the Third Quarter
LAPLACE — Detective Jonathan Walker has been selected Officer of the Third Quarter for the St. John Parish ...
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Calling all volunteers: 1811 Kid Ory Historic House hosts recovery days & archaeological event
LAPLACE — Community members are invited to explore and help preserve the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House, whether ...
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US 61 (Airline Highway) at Shell Norco Plant, St. Charles Parish
Eastbound & westbound US 61 (Airline Highway), between 9th Street & Prospect Avenue at the Shell Norco plant, ...
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DSC Dredge to construct one of the largest 24” dredges in the nation
RESERVE — On October 12, Michael Kerns, president and CEO of Muddy Water Dredging, LP and Bob Wetta, ...
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Louisiana receives $65M in lagniappe federal transportation funds
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement ...
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LaPlace man arrested for manufacturing and possession of a bomb
Charles R. Lanoue, 32, of LaPlace was arrested October 19, 2021 after a theft complaint led officers to ...
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Man Convicted of Arson of Alexandria Businesses Sentenced in Federal Court
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Jasmine Roberson, 31, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell ...
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Salvation Army will soon close applications for families & seniors needing assistance with Christmas gifts
NEW ORLEANS — The Salvation Army will host one more week of its application process for families of ...
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Plaquemine Woman Indicted for Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud
A federal grand jury recently returned a three-count indictment charging Lestreonia Renee Rodrigue, age 26, of Plaquemine, Louisiana, ...
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SJSO calls for service 10/21
Daily CFS Press Release Printed on October 22, 2021 CFS Date Time Incident # Location Street City Nature ...
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St. James Sheriff’s Office participating in National Takeback Day
The St. James Sheriff’s Office will be taking part in the D.E.A. National TakeBack Day on Saturday Oct. ...
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Food trucks allowed in St. Charles Parish for next 60 days
Hahnville, LA – President Matthew Jewell has issued an executive order to allow food trucks to operate in the ...
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**UPDATE** US 61 – Right Lane Closure in St. James Parish on October 22; motorists urged to use caution
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises that U.S. 61 (Airline Hwy.) southbound will ...
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Hurricane Ida recovery update – October 21
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish issued the following Hurricane Ida recovery updates for Thursday, October 21. ...
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Garbage to resume twice weekly pick-up on October 25 in St. Charles Parish
HAHNVILLE – Pelican Waste & Debris, LLC is returning to its normal, twice-weekly pick-up schedule in St. Charles Parish ...
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Three Defendants Sentenced for Federal Drug and Firearms Crimes
LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that United States District Judge James D. Cain, ...
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New Iberia Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography
LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Spencer Matthew Legendre, 23, of New Iberia, Louisiana, has ...
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TPSO seeks wanted theft suspect
Detectives with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Chandra Warke (W/F ...
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TPSO seeks help finding theft suspect
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is asking for your assistance in identifying the suspect in ...
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DOTD activates call center for hurricane debris needs
Baton Rouge – Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that it is activating a call ...
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Senate passes bill with Kennedy measure empowering Louisiana to channel COVID relief funds to disaster recovery, infrastructure
WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed the State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act, cosponsored by ...
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR RESCHEDULED FALL 2021 ELECTIONS
BATON ROUGE, La. — Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding Louisianans of fast-approaching dates and registration deadlines for ...