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Local band, IMAGE returns to St John’s Theatre with “Christmas on the River” concert

The local band IMAGE is set to reawaken nostalgic memories on Dec. 7 as they stage a Christmas concert performance at St. John the Baptist ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:32 pm

St John the Baptist Library

St. John the Baptist Parish Library celebrates first Excel High School graduate

Five months ago, DeAundra Fiffie’s aunt told her about a virtual high school completion program available through St. John the Baptist Parish Library. Today, Fiffie ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 30, 2024 9:07 am

St.John's the Baptist Parish

Louisiana Supreme Court criticizes St. John the Baptist Parish judge for bias in issuing warrants

The Louisiana Supreme Court rejected hearing a plea for a St. John the Baptist Parish judge and rebuked the suspended judge for his poor handling ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:03 pm

Hall of Fame

GSU Baseball Alum Hillary Bossier to be Inducted into SWAC Hall of Fame

Grambling University alum and baseball standout, Hillary Bossier is set to be an inductee into the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame Class. ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:13 am

LaPlace

One killed, another critically injured in four-vehicle crash on Airline Highway

A four-vehicle car crash on U.S. 61 near Windsor Street has claimed the life of a 55-year-old, Thomas Mixon from Ponchatoula, who died at the ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:08 pm

LaPlace

Man shot dead in LaPlace shooting after threatening family with knife

A deadly shooting which took place at a home in LaPlace on Thursday night, Nov. 21, has left a man dead. Deputies from St. John ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 23, 2024 2:39 am

News

Lawmakers unanimously pass bill to raise stipend for Louisiana teachers

The Louisiana senate on Sunday  voted to approve $48 billion in budget bills, and restored funding for a $2,000 stipend to teachers requiring school districts ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 22, 2024 11:57 pm

St John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist Parish schools receive their report card for 23-24 academic year

Louisiana schools fared better overall last year than they did before the pandemic, according to data released by the Louisiana Department of Education. Schools across ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Thursday, November 21, 2024 2:07 pm

St John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist sheriff arrests former deputy, chaplain accused of bringing contraband into jail

A former deputy with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for bringing contraband into the parish jail in Laplace. This ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:06 pm

St John the Baptist

Friday high school playoff football scores

Seven high schools from the River Parishes, the area along the Mississippi River northwest of New Orleans, comprising St. James, St. Charles, and St. John ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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