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St. James Parish senior rises to state’s top eight students
A senior at St. James High School in St. James Parish has been named one of eight finalists ...
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Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warns of text scam to residents
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warned residents about a text scam going around on Saturday. The texts ...
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River Region Chamber legislative breakfast focuses on Louisiana tax overhaul, economic growth
Business leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday in Laplace at the Belle Terre Golf Course for the River ...
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St Charles Parish school band director arrested on indecent behavior charges involving minor
Harry Hurst Middle School’s band director was arrested Tuesday on allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor, according ...
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Multi-agency task force arrests Slidell man on child exploitation charges
Operatives with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Slidell man on multiple child exploitation charges following a ...
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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 ...
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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, ...