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Black-Owned Plantation exhibition tell story of 1811 slave revolt in new ways
To commemorate the 1811 German Coast slave revolt, the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history, dozens of African ...
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Court rules St. James Parish breached state law by holding secret meetings over proposed chemical plant
A district court judge ruled that St. James Parish violated state transparency laws by holding secret meetings with ...
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2025
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2025 6:00 P.M. RUDOLPH SORAPARU CHAMBERS EDGARD, ...
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Students from River Parishes-region earn UL-Monroe Fall 2024 dean’s list
The University of Louisiana, Monroe has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of ...
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Bogalusa’s youngest ever mayor Tyrin Truong arrested on drug and solicitation charges
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested Tuesday morning and charged as part of a major investigation into a ...
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Audit uncovers oversight gaps at St John’s the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court
The latest St John the Baptist Clerk of Court audit has revealed numerous problems with the court’s bookkeeping ...
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Cyclist killed in collision with truck in Laplace, state troopers report
A two-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist on U.S. Route 61 near Belle Terre Boulevard claimed the life of ...
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St John the Baptist Sheriff Office toy giveaway brings plenty of smiles to kids in Laplace
The holiday spirit was alive and well in Laplace, as dozens of families gathered at Lloyd B. Johnson ...
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St John’s Parish President, Jaclyn Hotard accused of perjury in lawsuit linked to controversial grain elevator
Jaclyn Hotard, President of St. John the Baptist Parish has been accused of lying in court for failing ...
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SJSO deputies arrest LaPlace man who robbed Pizza delivery driver twice
A man from Laplace is facing multiple charges, after being arrested for theft and armed robbery of a ...
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Haston Lewis clinches Justice of the Peace seat in St John’s Parish Dist.1
Haston Lewis Jr, has won in the runoff election to be the Justice of the Peace in District ...
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One dead, two drivers injured in LaPlace car crash
On Friday, Louisiana State Troopers were informed of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near milepost 211 on ...
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Man arrested in LaPlace by deputies after four elementary students allegedly ate THC edibles
Deputies of St. John the Baptist Parish have booked a Laplace man, Kerry Clofer for possession of illegal ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2024
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2024 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...
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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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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 ...
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Lawmakers unanimously pass bill to raise stipend for Louisiana teachers
The Louisiana senate on Sunday voted to approve $48 billion in budget bills, and restored funding for a ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2024
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2024 1:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests man for possession of gun, illegal drugs
A man in St. John the Baptist Parish has been arrested for being in possession of a gun ...
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River Region Chamber of Commerce names Ray Gregson as CEO
The board of the River Region Chamber of Commerce has named Ray Gregson as its president and Chief ...
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St. John’s school board votes to close elementary school near chemical plant next year
On Thursday night, members of St John’s School Board voted to authorize the closure of Fifth Ward Elementary ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate shooting at Halloween event
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting where a teenager accidentally shot himself ...
St. James Parish
Friday high school football scores: Nov 1
Friday’s high school football scores St James 14, Patterson 0 Lutcher 48, Morgan City 0 St Charles Catholic ...
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National Park Service plans historic status for St. John’s Parish site linked to slavery
A site along the Great River Road of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish associated ...
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Friday night high school football scores: Oct 25
Friday’s high school football scores St James 36, Donaldsonville 6 Lutcher 56, Ellender Memorial 0 St Charles Catholic ...