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House seeking to end governor’s emergency proclaimation
BATON ROUGE, LA – Four weeks ago the Louisiana Legislature called itself into a special session for only the second time in Louisiana history. This decision was not ... Read more
4 hours ago by Special to.
West Bank gets its 1st Pumpkin Patch this weekend
EDGARD — The first ever Borne Homestead Pumpkin Patch will bring joy, laughter and fall family fun to the West Bank of St. John the ... Read more
12 hours ago by Brooke Robichaux.
New Rising Star cemetery underway on historic grounds
LAPLACE — Rising Star Baptist Church acquired five acres of land for the construction of a new cemetery in LaPlace, which will soon serve as ... Read more
12 hours ago by Brooke Robichaux.
Lower energy bills: Weatherization services available to St. John residents
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish residents may be eligible for weatherization services to improve heating and cooling efficiency and reduce energy costs. This ... Read more
12 hours ago by Staff Reports.
St. John Industrial Group Shares 2019 emission data, supports local restaurants
LAPLACE — St. John Industrial Group updated its plans for sharing emission data in 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 uncertainties. For more than 20 years, ... Read more
12 hours ago by Special to.
Ferry disaster remembered 44 years later
LULING — This week marked the 44th anniversary of the tragic Luling-Destrehan Ferry Disaster, remembered as the deadliest ferry disaster in the history of the ... Read more
12 hours ago by Special to.
Office of Motor Vehicles adds online duplicate license request
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced that citizens needing replacement driver’s license or identification card credentials can now make their requests online, ... Read more
12 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Four Juveniles Arrested for School Burglary
Four male juveniles, ages 10, 12, 14, and 15, from Reserve were arrested in connection to a burglary of Riverside Academy in Reserve. On October ... Read more
19 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Destrehan man part of duo charged with bank fraud & money laundering
NEW ORLEANS – Destrehan resident Duane A. Dufrene, 53, was part of a duo indicted on Oct. 16 by a federal grand jury for conspiracy ... Read more