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Free kidney screening set for March 14 in Laplace
A free kidney screening event will take place on March 14 in Laplace for residents with diabetes, high ...
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Kids of the Tri-Parishes to award $1,000 scholarships to local seniors
Kids of the Tri-Parishes is accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, which will award $1,000 to graduating ...
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Four St. Charles Catholic girl soccer players earn LHSAA all-academic honors
Four student-athletes from St. Charles Catholic High School in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were recognized for ...
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New Louisiana SNAP restrictions prohibit soda, candy and energy drinks
Louisianans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use benefits to purchase ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish faces $150M lawsuit over rezoning dispute
Land developers and business owners have filed a federal lawsuit against St. John the Baptist Parish, seeking at ...
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Inclusive Louisiana to unveil historic markers honoring St. James Parish’s Black heritage
Inclusive Louisiana will unveil five historic markers Saturday recognizing the cultural and historical significance of St. James Parish’s ...
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Three West St. John football standouts sign with colleges
It was a busy National Signing Day on Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Parish, ending with a ...
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Laplace man arrested after firing shots at vehicle carrying children, ex-girlfriend, St John Parish Sheriff’s deputies say
A Laplace man has been arrested after deputies say he fired a gun at a vehicle occupied by ...
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Two arrested in killing of Laplace teen, St John’s Parish sheriff’s office says
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the ...
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River Road closed in Garyville after vehicle strikes overhead crosswalk support
A section of River Road in Garyville remained closed in both directions Friday evening after a vehicle struck ...
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St John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections include improper hygiene and cross contamination
The L’Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Jan. 4-15, 2026, from the Louisiana ...
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Court sets deadline in St John’s Parish marijuana dispensary permit decision
After nearly a year of legal wrangling over whether St. John the Baptist Parish will allow its first ...
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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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State auditor probes St. Charles Parish Schools finances, school employee placed on administrative leave
A senior employee with St. Charles Parish Public Schools has been placed on administrative leave after the school ...
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AGENDA AMENDMENT 01/26/2026 @ 9:15 AM MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 1:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANAURY 27TH, 2026 DUE TO WEATHER TEMPERATURES
AGENDA ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING ...
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St. John’s Parish DA says no cases impacted by assistant district attorney’s arrest in drug probe
Following the arrest of former assistant district attorney Tony Tran during a broad drug investigation, St. John the ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish assistant district attorney, others arrested in New Orleans drug investigation
St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney’s Office has fired an assistant district attorney involved in a drug ...
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Freeze warning conditions possible as cold air moves into St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish officials say no significant impacts are expected locally from the approaching weather system, ...
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Belinda Bailey honored as grand marshal at St. John the Baptist Parish MLK Day celebration
Longtime St. John the Baptist Parish educator Belinda Bailey was honored Monday during the parish’s annual Martin Luther ...
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River Region Drama Guild to present SIX: Teen edition in Norco
The River Region Drama Guild will present SIX: Teen Edition later this month at the River Region Performing ...
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Louisiana to begin accepting 2025 state income tax returns Jan. 26
The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2025 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26. ...