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Edgard native pioneers revival efforts for Black Wall Street

From growing up in St. John Parish, to becoming a pioneer of the tech world, Lael’s Alexander path…

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Reserve man guilty of child’s repeated rape

EDGARD, LA – On Wednesday, a St. John the Baptist Parish Jury handed  down a verdict of guilty…

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Free child safety seat installations offered this Saturday in Edgard

EDGARD — Child passenger safety technicians for the SJSO are presenting child safety seat checkup stations on the…

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Longest-serving pastor reflects on 46 years of leadership

EDGARD — Pastor Vernon Alexander Sr. has toiled over Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church of Edgard for…

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LSU AgCenter presents Seed-Saving & Library event

LAPLACE — Andre’ Brock, field agent for the LSU AgCenter, will present a “Seed Saving & Library” event…

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Amended St. John Parish Council Agenda – Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Search begins for the next superintendent

RESERVE — The search is on once again for a superintendent to lead St. John the Baptist Parish…

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St. John Parish Election Update: Secretary of State announces disqualified candidates

BATON ROUGE — With challengers disqualified from the October 14 election, several elected officials in St. John the…

Sports

Former NFL player Tyson Jackson returns to Edgard, inspires next generation

EDGARD — Before Tyson Jackson was the third pick overall in the 2009 NFL draft, he played under…

Edgard

Hotard honors members of Retired Senior & Volunteer Program

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard and Council helped honor the members of the…