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$65K study approved to streamline utilities; Councilman worries rushed effort will suggest rate hike

LAPLACE — St. John leaders are hoping a $65,000 study provides the parish a roadmap to financial stability…

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St. John stresses fireworks guidelines

LAPLACE — As we approach the New Year’s holiday, St. John the Baptist Parish Government reminds the public…

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Residents urged to make preparations for freezing temperatures

LAPLACE — In advance of below freezing temperatures expected to impact St. John the Baptist Parish and the River…

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Parents, grandparents join students at St. John Parish Public Schools

RESERVE — St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools recently welcomed parents and grandparents to their campuses for…

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Youth-driven farmers market open to all

LAPLACE — When California native Yishmene Edwards moved to St. John the Baptist Parish in 2011, she noticed…

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St. John Parish remains under Winter Weather Advisory until Saturday

LAPLACE — St. John Parish is under a freeze warning until 10 a.m. Saturday. Although, the chance of sleet and…

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Winter weather conditions force school closures Friday; St. John officials on alert

The weekend is starting early for students in St. John the Baptist Parish. In anticipation of possible winter…

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Councilman: We have a lot of sick people in this parish; Denka emissions monitoring intensifying

LAPLACE — As smoke continues to billow from the Denka chemical plant, neighbors remain concerned and elected officials…

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(All) Seniors planning post-high school future

Every senior in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District submitted an application during the month…

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Photo feature: School Board’s Holden hands out Halloween nachos