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What’s Happening in St. John the Baptist 4-H
Xavier Bell The 2023-2024 4-H year is off to a great start! 4-H clubs at the schools within…
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I-55 remains closed following massive pileup on Monday
I-55 remains closed in both directions from I-10 to Ponchatoula as inspections continue. In a Facebook post made…
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Louisiana State Superintendent releases statement opposing Bese’s graduation appeals process
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House Education Committee will hold an oversight hearing Thursday, Oct. 26 on a…
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Announcement from L’OBSERVATEUR
Due to an error, L’OBSERVATEUR’s weekly print edition released on Wednesday, Oct. 25 has the incorrect date on…
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Comets remain unbeaten, Rebels roll, ESJ and WSJ fall in Week Eight
And then there was one. St. Charles Catholic is the only St. John the Baptist Parish team with…
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Controversial grain elevator zoning decision faces delay amidst legal and environmental concerns
On Monday, October 16, the Parish’s Planning Commission convened to deliberate on more than 1,000 acres of land…
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Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson becomes frontrunner for speaker after withdrawal from Tom Emmer
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Republicans selected Rep. Tom Emmer as their choice for House speaker. However, Emmer withdrew…
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Portions of I-55 reopened after massive pileup, repairs underway
Following the fatal car pileup Monday morning, sections of Interstate 55 reopened on Tuesday. I-55 is currently closed…
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Local worship leader’s new book offers insights into ministry & Christian life
LAPLACE — Dylan Newton, worship pastor at First Baptist Church of LaPlace, recently released his debut book, “A…
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St. John’s Airline and Main Complete Streets Project seeks to revitalize area
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish is currently in the process of implementing The Airline and Main…