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Beautification could spur growth, economic development director says
LAPLACE — Beautification of highway exits leading into St. John the Baptist Parish will hopefully serve as a ... Read more
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South Central’s permitting and inspection process explained
LAPLACE — Citing concerns regarding South Central Planning and Development Commission’s permitting and inspection process, St. John the ... Read more
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Parish Council takes next step in water system improvements
LAPLACE — This past Tuesday night, St. John Parish Council members adopted resolutions authorizing the parish to advertise ... Read more
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Parish enters contract to improve code enforcement
LAPLACE — Long-anticipated changes appear to be moving forward for resolving permitting procedures and increasing efficiency in code ... Read more
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Council approves ordinance for street renaming
LAPLACE — An ordinance that was two months in the making was approved by the St. John the ... Read more
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Council meeting reflects on state of tourism
LAPLACE — Tourism took a hit in 2020 courtesy of the coronavirus, but the River Parishes Tourist Commission ... Read more
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Council talks COVID as local cases increase
LAPLACE — As COVID-19 in St. John the Baptist Parish exceeded 2,800 cases, Parish President Jaclyn Hotard said ... Read more
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Community Center management sparks lengthy discussion
(Editor’s Note: This story was updated on 12/26 to correctly reflect the scope of the staff person managing ... Read more
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Hotard outlines 2021 Parish budget
LAPLACE — Civil service employees in St. John the Baptist Parish will see a welcome increase in their ... Read more
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Motions fail for boosting travel expenses, renaming street in Reserve
LAPLACE — An attempt by St. John the Baptist Parish Councilwoman Tyra Duhe-Griffin to boost local travel expenses ... Read more