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Meet Dana Bardell-Wallace, the artist bringing color to the Andouille Festival
Dana Bardell-Wallace is a prominent painter in St. John the Baptist Parish. She describes her art as more ...
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Community Celebration Network launches training to equip young adults with career readiness skills in LaPlace
Community Celebration Network of Destiny Christian Center and Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans are teaming up to ...
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From LaPlace to Lyon: LSU Scholar pursues global learning in France
When Avery Williams first received an email informing him that he had secured a place in the Louisiana ...
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Annual Physicals: The winning play for your child’s health
Going back to school can be a busy time for families, and it’s easy for your child’s annual ...
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Al Gore to join “Cancer Alley” gathering marking 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore will join community leaders and environmental advocates for a historic event in ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2025 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2025 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish secures $1.14 million federal grant, begins system upgrades
St. John the Baptist Parish is advancing a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing public health, ...
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Port of South Louisiana’s first Black Chief Executive resigns after nearly three years
Paul Matthews has resigned as executive director of the Port of South Louisiana, ending a nearly three-year tenure ...
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Patrick Beard appointed Director of Economic Development and Tourism in St. Charles Parish
Patrick Beard has been appointed as the new director of Economic Development and Tourism for St. Charles Parish, ...
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Men Of Our Community: Non-profit group distributes free clothing in Laplace
With racks of new clothes and a service-oriented goal, members of a non-profit group, Men of Our Community, ...
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Mya Miller’s journey to winning the St. John Sugar Queen title
Mya Miller’s first step into the beauty pageant world began last year. With three pageant appearances under her ...
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Laplace teens arrested after high-speed chase for stealing a car
Three juveniles, aged 13 and 14, were arrested Thursday night, July 31, after allegedly stealing a 2022 BMW ...
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Cassidy field team assists residents during St. John the Baptist Parish constituent event
Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish received direct assistance from federal agencies at a constituent assistance event ...
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7 Brew celebrates grand opening in St. John Parish with community support, free coffee
7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee opened its newest location in St. John the Baptist Parish with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
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Five must-see festivals in Louisiana River Parishes this fall
Five signature festivals celebrate Alligators, Andouille, Arts & More In Louisiana’s River Parishes, fall brings cooler weather and ...
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Denka, DuPont in Laplace among petrochemical plants exempt from EPA pollution limits
President Trump’s recent proclamation will permit 25 chemical manufacturers, including 12 in Louisiana, to bypass new federal emission ...
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Seven teens arrested for damaging golf course, tractor at Grand Ridge Country Club
Seven teenagers were booked with damaging golf carts, a tractor, and the grounds of Grand Ridge Country Club ...
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St John Parish contractor fights check fraud allegation linked to contract dispute
A financial dispute between two Louisiana business contractors has escalated into a criminal charge and a civil lawsuit, ...
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Heat advisory issued for Laplace, Slidell, others
The heat is returning in full force to south Louisiana over the next few days, starting with temperatures ...
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Destiny Christian Center kick-off ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive in Laplace
The Community Celebration Network Committee launched ‘Christmas on Main Street’ with a successful kickoff on July 12 at ...
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St. John, St. Charles Parish brace for heavy rain, flash flood
Rainy days are expected to begin on Wednesday in the River Parishes, specifically in St. Charles and St. ...
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St. Joan of Arc blood drive this Saturday in Laplace
The summer blood drive is set to take place on Saturday, July. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 ...
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Laplace swimmer dominates River Parish Invitational with five record-breaking swims
The 18-year-old Hill Heights Hurricanes standout, Nathan Noel shattered five meet records, which include three individual and two ...
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Descendants Project honors Harriet Tubman’s legacy with “Julyteenth” celebration
An environmental and historic preservation nonprofit, The Descendants Project is hosting a series of events, which include panel ...
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10-year-old among suspects arrested in Laplace vehicle break-ins
Four juveniles, including a 10-year-old and three 13-year-olds, were arrested in connection with two vehicle burglaries that took ...