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St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter installs 24/7 Microchip scanning station to reunite lost pets
St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter has unveiled a new 24/7 Microchip Scanning Station, offering residents a round-the-clock tool ... Read more
Author: Amos Abba | L'Observateur
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Lutcher man arrested for felony theft of roofing shingles in LaPlace
A Lutcher man has been arrested and booked with felony theft after allegedly stealing 15 packs of roofing ... Read more
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St John Rockets of Laplace earn World Series runner-up spot in Gulfport, Mississippi
The diamonds were busy, and the dugouts buzzed as South Mississippi hosted the USSSA Global World Series. St. ... Read more
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Aerial mosquito spray scheduled for St. John the Baptist Parish ahead of July 4
St. John the Baptist Parish officials have announced an aerial mosquito abatement operation scheduled for Friday evening, June ... Read more
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 24th, 2025 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ... Read more
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Gabrelle McLeod crowned Miss Louisiana 2025
The 62nd annual Miss Louisiana pageant concluded Saturday night with the crowning of Miss Cane River, Gabrelle McLeod, ... Read more
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No injuries reported after fire breaks out at St. James Parish AmSty Plant
A fire broke out Saturday evening, June 21, at the America Styrenics (AmSty) chemical plant in St. James ... Read more
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Lauren Ellis of Laplace named to Kennesaw State’s 2025 Dean’s List
Lauren Ellis of La Place has been named to Kennesaw State University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List in recognition ... Read more
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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff threatens to withdraw security at parish council meetings over ‘illegal’ removal requests
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre issued a stern rebuke to parish officials that he may ... Read more
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Court blocks Louisiana’s plan for Ten Commandments in classrooms
A federal appeals court unanimously struck down a Louisiana law on Friday that required public schools to display ... Read more