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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…

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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…

Local Events

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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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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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…

LaPlace

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…

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LaPlace man arrested in connection with Waffle House shooting

A 20-year-old LaPlace man has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Waffle House earlier this…

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St. John the Baptist Parish Council approves resolution to seek funds to promote Andouille festival

The St. John the Baptist Parish Council took a step toward preparing for the 2025 Andouille Festival by…