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Beautification of exits takes a major step forward
LAPLACE — Beautification of the Highway 51 and Belle Terre Interstate exits took a major step forward when the St. John Baptist Parish Council ...
Richard Meek, Author at L'Observateur
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Beautification could spur growth, economic development director says
LAPLACE — Beautification of highway exits leading into St. John the Baptist Parish will hopefully serve as a catalyst to economic development along the Interstate ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:00 am
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South Central’s permitting and inspection process explained
LAPLACE — Citing concerns regarding South Central Planning and Development Commission’s permitting and inspection process, St. John the Baptist Parish Council members asked commission certified ...
by Richard Meek, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:00 am
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Parish Council takes next step in water system improvements
LAPLACE — This past Tuesday night, St. John Parish Council members adopted resolutions authorizing the parish to advertise for land acquisition services as well as ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, March 13, 2021 12:00 am
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Parish enters contract to improve code enforcement
LAPLACE — Long-anticipated changes appear to be moving forward for resolving permitting procedures and increasing efficiency in code enforcement in St. John the Baptist Parish. ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, February 27, 2021 12:00 am
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Council approves ordinance for street renaming
LAPLACE — An ordinance that was two months in the making was approved by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council this past Tuesday night, ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:00 am
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Council meeting reflects on state of tourism
LAPLACE — Tourism took a hit in 2020 courtesy of the coronavirus, but the River Parishes Tourist Commission remained active, positioning itself for what will ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, January 30, 2021 12:00 am
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Council talks COVID as local cases increase
LAPLACE — As COVID-19 in St. John the Baptist Parish exceeded 2,800 cases, Parish President Jaclyn Hotard said she is continuing to monitor the data ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, January 16, 2021 12:00 am
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Community Center management sparks lengthy discussion
(Editor’s Note: This story was updated on 12/26 to correctly reflect the scope of the staff person managing the Community Center.) LAPLACE — The St. ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, December 26, 2020 12:00 am
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Hotard outlines 2021 Parish budget
LAPLACE — Civil service employees in St. John the Baptist Parish will see a welcome increase in their paychecks beginning in January. The annual budget ...