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Police begin manhunt for escapees from Orleans Parish jail

The Orleans Parish Center is on lockdown Friday after multiple inmates escaped, Sheriff Susan Hutson said during a…

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Eight fallen St John the Baptist Parish officers honored at National Police Week memorial

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, alongside his officers, honored fallen officers on Wednesday, who died…

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Denka suspends operations at LaPlace chloroprene rubber plant, blames ‘extraordinary’ losses

Japanese rubber manufacturing giant Denka announced on Tuesday that it will halt production and is considering selling its…

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Louisiana Pre K-12 education improves in national rankings, per ‘U.S. News & World Report’

Louisiana continues to make its way up the U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings. In the…

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Audit shows how much Opioid Settlement Cash River Region Parishes received

Louisiana will receive millions in opioid settlement funds over the next decade, according to an audit released by…

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St. John the Baptist Parish marks Economic Development Week

Business leaders gathered on Monday to mark Economic Development Week with a breakfast at 1720 Highway 44, the…

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St. John the Baptist Parish students gather at Edgard Courthouse for Law Day 2025

“Out of Many, One” was this year’s Law Day celebration theme in St John the Baptist Parish. The…

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New Wine Development Corporation offers free summer meals for children in LaPlace

The New Wine Development Corporation is again stepping up to serve the St John the Baptist Parish community…

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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 2025 6:00 P.M. 

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 2025 6:00 P.M.  RUDOLPH SORAPARU CHAMBERS EDGARD,…

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St John’s Sheriff’s Office plans Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 15

Officers from St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run…