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Crime down slightly in St. John the Baptist Parish in 2025, but robberies rose incresed, statistics show
Overall crime reported in St. John the Baptist Parish dropped by 36 percent in 2025 compared with the ...
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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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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 ...
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Local attorney’s gift supports St. John Parish youth at Impact 365 event
A local nonprofit supporting children and families in St. John the Baptist Parish received a surprise donation last ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 2025 11:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 2025 11:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...
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Updated: 16-year-old student killed, two teens wounded in Laplace shooting
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead ...
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Westbank Civic Association holiday extravaganza raises Funds for St John’s Parish residents
The Westbank Civic Association hosted a lively Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13, drawing attendees from across the ...
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State police arrest drivers six months after fatal car crash in Reserve
Two drivers have been arrested in connection with a crash that killed two people in August in Reserve, ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish braces for freeze as cold front sweeps southeast Louisiana
Officials in St. John the Baptist Parish are urging residents to take precautions as a cold front brings ...
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Two St. John the Baptist Parish businesses join statewide Clean Biz Partnership
Two businesses in St. John the Baptist Parish, Hymel’s Turf & Landscape, LLC, and Pinnacle Polymers, LLC, were ...
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Wayne Stein says toughness wins titles as St. Charles Catholic reclaims state championship
Wayne Stein celebrated on the Superdome turf during his early days at St. Charles Catholic. However, this win ...
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Late field goal from St. Charles Catholic shocks Shaw, as Comets claim state title
St. Charles Catholic kicker Tyler Milioto sealed a remarkable final play Friday night by making a 44-yard field ...
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Lutcher man arrested in morning vehicle burglary, Sheriff says
An 18-year-old Lutcher man was arrested early Thursday after deputies say he broke into a vehicle on Second ...
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Riverside Academy claims second state championship since 2016
Riverside Academy claimed its first state championship in nearly a decade Thursday, defeating Ascension Catholic 31-21 in the ...
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J.L. Ory Magnet students showcase history and culture at social studies fair
From American football to Rosa Parks to the U.S. Border Wall, students from J.L.Ory Magnet in Reserve were ...
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Christmas toy giveaway honors Brianna Hayes’ legacy of love and service
The Champions of Faith Church, in partnership with Boobs on the Ridge Breast Cancer Organization and the family ...