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Louisiana Supreme Court backs St. James Parish in Koch Methanol expansion dispute
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that St. James Parish acted reasonably when it approved an $185 million ...
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Top St John the Baptist Parish restaurants with critical health violations from Feb. 21 to Mar. 2
The L’Observatuer Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the week of Feb. 21 to Mar. 2 from ...
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Rolling on the River Alliance to host film industry events across River Parishes in March
A coalition of community groups across Louisiana’s River Parishes has announced a series of events to connect residents ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Regular Meeting — Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6 p.m., Courthouse, Edgard
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. ...
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East St. John High alum Stephanie Murphy to keynote Louisiana Tech University winter commencement
Stephanie Murphy, a native of Laplace in St John the Baptist Parish and graduate of East St. John ...
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19-Year-Old arrested for aggravated arson after two early-morning fires in Destrehan
A 19-year-old Destrehan man has been arrested on an aggravated arson charge after authorities say he intentionally set ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council to hold regular meeting Feb. 24 in Laplace
AGENDA ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING ...
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Drug dispute turns deadly, leaves 2 teens dead in Laplace
Two teenagers were found shot to death inside a vehicle Thursday afternoon after it crashed into a home ...
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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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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting in Laplace
Officers in St. John the Baptist Parish are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday morning left ...
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St John the Baptist Parish restaurant inspections: See critical health violations from Jan. 18 to Feb. 14
The L’Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the weeks of Jan. 18 to Feb. 14, 2026, ...
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Descendants Project asks judge to overturn Greenfield property rezoning in St. John the Baptist Parish
A Louisiana nonprofit is asking a judge to rule in its favor in a lawsuit alleging St John ...
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St. James Parish deputy fired after arrest for solicitation of minor, obstruction of justice
St. James Parish Sheriff’s deputy was fired and arrested Wednesday after investigators received a tip involving alleged inappropriate ...
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St. John Theatre to host children’s workshop featuring Disney’s Aladdin KIDS
St. John Theatre will hold its annual children’s drama workshop this spring, featuring Disney’s Aladdin KIDS. The workshop ...
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Man wanted in Garyville shooting turns himself in, St John Parish Sheriff’s office says
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Clarence Scott Jr., a Garyville man wanted in ...
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Donations sought for plaque honoring 1999 Mother’s Day bus crash victims from Laplace
The 1999 Mother’s Day bus crash remains one of the deadliest vehicular accidents in Louisiana history. The crash ...
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026 6:00 PM, 1811 W. AIRLINE HIGHWAY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, LOUISIANA
AGENDA ROBERT ARCURI – CHAIRMAN TAMMY HOUSTON – VICE-CHAIRWOMAN I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OPENING ...
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Two arrested, third suspect sought after Garyville shooting injures Baton Rouge man
Authorities have arrested two suspects and are searching for another after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Garyville that ...
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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 ...