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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 2025
AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE,…
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Louisiana faces lawsuit over ban on air pollution monitoring by community groups
A coalition of environmental and community groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday against a newly enacted Louisiana law…
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River Parishes tourism leader earns top industry certification
Willma Harvey, Director of Sales and Business Development for the River Parishes Tourist Commission, has been recertified as…
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St. James Parish sheriff arrests teacher found with cocaine at school
A sixth-grade math teacher was arrested Tuesday after a baggie of white powder was found on the ground…
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New Orleans jail employee arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape
A maintenance employee at the Orleans Justice Center was arrested in connection with the escape of 10 inmates,…
St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Catholic High School Announces 2025 Graduates
St. Charles Catholic High School has announced the top graduates of the Class of 2025, including two valedictorians…
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St. John Theatre announces cast for 2025 production of Matilda the Musical
St. John the Theatre announced its cast for the 2025 summer production of Matilda the Musical, upholding a…
St. James Parish
Court overturns approval of Koch Methanol expansion in St. James Parish
The Louisiana 5th Circuit Court issued its decision last week, reversing St James Parish Council’s approval of a…
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Walmart Laplace closed due to power outage
Residents in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were forced to shop at other locations on Friday after…
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Body recovered from Bonnet Carré Spillway after witnesses report shooting, authorities say
A man’s body was recovered from the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Friday after witnesses on Interstate 10 reported…