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2-year-old girl injured in pitbull attack at Laplace home
A 2-year-old girl was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being bitten by her father’s pit bull at a home ...
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Man dies in St. John Parish RV Fire, officials cite lack of smoke alarm
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal recreational vehicle fire in St. John the ...
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Six arrested, four guns seized after overnight gunfire in Laplace
Six people, including two juveniles, were arrested, and four guns were recovered after reports of gunfire early Sunday ...
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Woman from St. John the Baptist Parish pleads guilty in fentanyl distribution case
Three people from St. John the Baptist and Jefferson parishes have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges ...
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River Parishes school districts shut down Monday amid winter weather concerns
Schools in St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, and St. James parishes will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, ...
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Krewe of Allovus picks Randy Rebaldo as 2026 Mardi Gras King
The Krewe of Allovus has named Randy Rebaldo as its 2026 Mardi Gras king, highlighting decades of community ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections flag sanitation, equipment issues
The L’Observateur newspaper obtained food safety inspection info for Jan. 1-8, 2026, from the Louisiana Department of Health. ...
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Krewe of Agape to mark 20th Anniversary with Hollywood-Themed bal masques
The Krewe of Agape kicks off the 2026 Carnival season with its 20th biennial anniversary celebration, honoring cinematic ...
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Laplace Man with 118 prior arrests booked on armed robbery charge
A Laplace man with a long criminal record was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, and charged with ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2026 6:00 PM
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COURTHOUSE 2393 LA HWY. 18 RUDOLPH SORAPURU CHAMBERS EDGARD, LOUISIANA TAMMY HOUSTON – ...
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Baileigh Helm steps down as St. John’s Parish communications director
Baileigh Rebowe Helm, the communications director for St. John the Baptist Parish, is stepping away from her role ...
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SJSO arrests driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop ...
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Three St. John the Baptist Parish students among finalists for 2025 Louisiana Student of the Year
Three students from St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools were among the 24 finalists in the 2025 ...
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St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s deputy honored after traffic stop uncovers homicide victim
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Corporal Brandon Williams has been named the agency’s Officer of the ...
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St. John the Baptist Public School announce James Jackson as principal of East St. John High School
James Jackson has been named principal of East St. John High School, bringing more than two decades of ...
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New Louisiana laws aim to cut auto insurance costs, adjust taxes in 2026
A new set of Louisiana laws took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, primarily to lower the state’s leading ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish deputies search for driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused ...
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Four killed in two-vehicle crash in St. James Parish, State Police say
Four people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash early Christmas morning in St. James ...
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Fire Marshal warns of fireworks risks ahead of New Year’s celebrations
As fireworks stands and tents see more business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents ...
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St John Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help locating three suspects in copper theft
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating three suspects accused ...
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Giant Mallards bonfire steals spotlight in Garyville for annual Christmas Eve tradition
The Tri-Parishes, comprising the St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist communities, have sustained the tradition ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council approves amendment to raise pay for councilmembers
St. John the Baptist Parish Council voted 7-1 on Monday to approve an amendment to the parish’s home ...
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Laplace woman arrested on arson charges, endangering teen
A woman from Laplace accused of deliberately setting a house on fire while a teenage girl was inside ...
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Health Inspection Roundup: Top St. John the Baptist Parish locations with critical violations
The L’Observateur obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Dec. 12-22, 2025, from the Louisiana Department ...
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St. John Parish Economic Development Director named to UNO transition team
Michelle Jenkins Miller, economic development director for St. John the Baptist Parish, has been appointed to the University ...