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Resolutions move Reserve Library Project forward
RESERVE — A planned library in Reserve promising stunning vistas of the Mississippi River, meeting rooms and a quiet area to simply sit down and ...
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$180K, 99 days added to water meter project following Hurricane Ida impacts
LAPLACE — During this week’s meeting in LaPlace, the St. John the Baptist Parish Council narrowly approved a change order with Greenup Industries LLC for ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, February 26, 2022 12:06 am
LaPlace
Entergy working to replace damaged streetlights
LAPLACE — Neighborhoods in St. John the Baptist Parish should be once again shining, according to two Entergy officials who addressed parish council members this ...
by Richard Meek, Friday, February 25, 2022 2:27 pm
Garyville
Public housing availability a concern in St. John Parish
LAPLACE — Affordable housing in St. John the Baptist Parish is becoming increasingly difficult to find, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane ...
by Richard Meek, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:30 pm
Edgard
Federal dollars soften the blow of Hurricane Ida repair expenses
LAPLACE — Hurricane Ida’s wrath continues to ding St. John the Baptist Parish’s coffers, although the federal government is helping to soften the blow. The ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, February 12, 2022 12:08 am
LaPlace
Council vote thwarts plans for day care center
LAPLACE — An attempt by Revelation Knowledge Outreach Center Pastor Alfreda J. DeVare to open a day center on the grounds of the LaPlace church ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, January 29, 2022 12:03 am
LaPlace
Contract awarded for LA SAFE enhancements
LAPLACE — Upgrades along Main Street and adjourning areas in LaPlace will soon be underway courtesy of a Louisiana Office of Community Development grant. The ...
by Richard Meek, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:01 am
LaPlace
Parish Council votes to dissolve finance committee
LAPLACE —The St. John Parish Council voted to dissolve the finance committee effective Jan. 1. The committee is comprised of all of the council members ...
by Richard Meek, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 am
LaPlace
Contract renewal could save thousands in future construction costs
LAPLACE — Financial savvy thinking by St. John the Baptist Parish engineering consultant Joseph Savoie could potentially save the parish thousands of dollars in future ...
by Richard Meek, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:00 am
LaPlace
Parish re-advertising for LA SAFE construction bids
LAPLACE — Delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and higher than expected construction bids temporarily derailed the LA SAFE Airline and Main Complete Streets Project. ...