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Jury rules for St. John the Baptist Parish president in free speech trial prompted by grain elevator plan

On Wednesday, a jury delivered a verdict in a First Amendment case brought by environmental activist Joy Banner against officials of St. John the Baptist ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:29 pm

Local

Passing thoughts on longtime L’Obervateur icon, Debbie Bailey

Special to The L’Observateur Many longtime L’Observatuer readers knew Debbie Bailey, either personally or through her extensive career in circulation, serving subscribers and the occasional ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:26 am

Football

NFL host Play Football Family Festival at Hahnville High School in St Charles Parish

The NFL kicks off Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans with the Play Football Family Festival on Feb. 8, featuring youth and high school activities ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, January 27, 2025 6:21 pm

LaPlace

Mother of murder suspect arrested, investigation ongoing

The mother of a 16-year-old murder suspect arrested in Friday’s shooting in Garyville has been detained by St. John the Baptist Parish detectives, according to ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, January 27, 2025 6:13 pm

Local

St. John’s Sheriff Office probes social media threat to East St. John High School.

St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools and the sheriff’s office are investigating a social media threat at East St. John High School. The district ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Sunday, January 26, 2025 4:45 pm

Local

Clutch Your Confidence: Quadruple amputee inspire women to resilience

Merlyna Valentine stood before dozens of influential women at the River Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women’s Empowerment event, captivatingly sharing inspiring stories of leadership ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, January 25, 2025 1:48 pm

LaPlace

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2025

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2025 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, LOUISIANA TAMMY HOUSTON – CHAIRMAN ROBBIE ARCURI ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, January 24, 2025 4:07 pm

Local

St John the Baptist Parish residents urged to conserve water after winter storm

St. John the Baptist Parish officials have advised residents to conserve water as overloading the parish water system could strain the parish’s water system. As ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:42 pm

LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish announces dusk-to-dawn curfew due to hazardous snowy roads

Authorities in St. John the Baptist Parish have announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew as a winter storm continues to blanket the  region in snow. St. John ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:39 pm

Local

Warming centers to open in St. John the Baptist Parish ahead of winter weather

With temperatures dropping dangerously low, St John the Baptist Parish have announced warming centers will be opened from Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Sunday, January 19, 2025 5:54 pm

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