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graduation

State data shows sharp drop in St. John the Baptist Parish high school graduation rates

The high school graduation rates in St John the Baptist parish have experienced a decline within the last six years, according to the latest state ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 1, 2024 9:52 am

St John the Baptist

National Park Service plans historic status for St. John’s Parish site linked to slavery

A site along the Great River Road of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish associated with the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:40 pm

DuPont

DuPont Laplace plant fined $480k after admitting to leak cancer-inducing chemicals

Chemical company DuPont LLC in LaPlace was fined $480,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA for failing to install equipment to prevent the release of ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:29 pm

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office former deputy arrested, charged with battery

A former St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff office deputy was arrested of Friday on a single charge of using excessive force with a suspect, ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, October 25, 2024 11:46 pm

Tackle football

Friday night high school football scores: Oct 25

Friday’s high school football scores St James 36, Donaldsonville 6 Lutcher 56, Ellender Memorial 0 St Charles Catholic 14, Belle Chasse 13 Riverside Academy 18, ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, October 25, 2024 11:41 pm

A Laplace man arrested Monday night after allegedly been involved in a shooting that led to visible injury on the gunshot victim.

arrest

Bond set at $160K for man arrested in connection to Laplace shooting investigation

A Laplace man arrested Monday night after allegedly being involved in a shooting that led to visible injury on the gunshot victim has his bond ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:56 am

School Board

Court to hear arguments as parents push for St John Parish school board to relocate elementary students from school next to chemical plant

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana heard arguments Tuesday in an ongoing case pitting families of students of Fifth Ward Elementary ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:31 pm

L'Observateur

L’Observateur hosts Meet & Greet to celebrate favorite local businesses

The L’Observateur will host a meet and greet at the River Region Chamber of Commerce, located at 390 Belle Terre Blvd in LaPlace to celebrate ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, October 18, 2024 8:23 am

From top left, Jade Champagne, Chad Roussell, Haston Lewis Jr, and Lori Colas.

Justice of the peace

Four Candidates Vie for Justice of Peace in St. John’s Parish District 1

Four candidates are on the ballot vying to take on a vacant Justice of the Peace seat in District 1 of St.John’s the Baptist Parish, ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:45 pm

jobs

Job Fair Helps St. John the Baptist Parish High Schoolers Find Jobs and College Opportunities

High school students across St.John the Baptist Parish looking for high-demand jobs or college admissions were exposed to skills and opportunities at the St.John the ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:44 pm

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