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Louisiana faces lawsuit over ban on air pollution monitoring by community groups

A coalition of environmental and community groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday against a newly enacted Louisiana law ...

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River Parishes tourism leader earns top industry certification

Willma Harvey, Director of Sales and Business Development for the River Parishes Tourist Commission, has been recertified as ...

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New Orleans jail employee arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape

A maintenance employee at the Orleans Justice Center was arrested in connection with the escape of 10 inmates, ...

St. Charles Parish

St. Charles Catholic High School Announces 2025 Graduates

St. Charles Catholic High School has announced the top graduates of the Class of 2025, including two valedictorians ...

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St. John Theatre announces cast for 2025 production of Matilda the Musical

St. John the Theatre announced its cast for the 2025 summer production of Matilda the Musical, upholding a ...

St. James Parish

Court overturns approval of Koch Methanol expansion in St. James Parish

The Louisiana 5th Circuit Court issued its decision last week, reversing St James Parish Council’s approval of a ...

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Walmart Laplace closed due to power outage

Residents in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were forced to shop at other locations on Friday after ...

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Body recovered from Bonnet Carré Spillway after witnesses report shooting, authorities say

A man’s body was recovered from the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Friday after witnesses on Interstate 10 reported ...

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Police begin manhunt for escapees from Orleans Parish jail

The Orleans Parish Center is on lockdown Friday after multiple inmates escaped, Sheriff Susan Hutson said during a ...

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Eight fallen St John the Baptist Parish officers honored at National Police Week memorial

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, alongside his officers, honored fallen officers on Wednesday, who died ...

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Louisiana Pre K-12 education improves in national rankings, per ‘U.S. News & World Report’

Louisiana continues to make its way up the U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings. In the ...

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Audit shows how much Opioid Settlement Cash River Region Parishes received

Louisiana will receive millions in opioid settlement funds over the next decade, according to an audit released by ...

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St. John the Baptist Parish marks Economic Development Week

Business leaders gathered on Monday to mark Economic Development Week with a breakfast at 1720 Highway 44, the ...

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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 2025 6:00 P.M. 

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 2025 6:00 P.M.  RUDOLPH SORAPARU CHAMBERS EDGARD, ...

LaPlace

St John’s Sheriff’s Office plans Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 15

Officers from St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run ...

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LaPlace man arrested in connection with Waffle House shooting

A 20-year-old LaPlace man has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Waffle House earlier this ...

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St. John the Baptist Parish Arts Festival showcases student talent

St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools’ second annual Arts Festival was held on Sunday at the East ...

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West St. John shines at regional track meet, sends top athletes to state competition

West St. John High School’s track and field team is set to compete in the LHSAA State Track ...

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St. John the Baptist Parish Council approves resolution to seek funds to promote Andouille festival

The St. John the Baptist Parish Council took a step toward preparing for the 2025 Andouille Festival by ...

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West St. John graduate overcomes injury to earn degree from Howard University

D’ykri Jackson has aspired to be an engineer since a young age. He pursued that dream as a ...