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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff threatens to withdraw security at parish council meetings over ‘illegal’ removal requests

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre issued a stern rebuke to parish officials that he may ...

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Major federal grant approved for Maurepas Swamp Restoration in St. John the Baptist Parish

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has secured a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem ...

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Descendants Project to host ‘July-teenth’ celebration honoring delayed emancipation

While much of the nation observes Juneteenth in June, a local event in St. John the Baptist Parish ...

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St. John the Baptist deputies seek help identifying woman’s body found in the Mississippi River

Investigators from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a ...

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7 Brew expands to LaPlace with new drive-thru coffee stand

Coffee drive-thru 7 Brew is officially opening its door to the public in LaPlace, bringing its high-energy service ...

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75-year-old pedestrian dies in car crash while crossing Airline Highway in LaPlace

A 75-year-old woman died Saturday night after she was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Airline ...

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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 10th, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. 

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 10th, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M.  COUNCIL CHAMBERS ...

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Dr. Abdul Khan appointed CEO of Ochsner Facilities to oversee LaPlace, River Region

Ochsner Health has named Dr. Abdul Khan as the new chief executive officer of Ochsner River Region, effective ...

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Month-long drug investigation leads to three arrests in St. John the Baptist Parish

A month-long narcotics investigation by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of ...

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AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE 

The public is hereby notified that the St. John the Baptist Parish Council will have a Parade Ordinance ...

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