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9,200 customers without power in St. John Wednesday

LAPLACE — Approximately 9,200 customers are without power in St. John the Baptist Parish, officials announced Wednesday morning. Major…

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St. John Parish officials addressing public, media this morning

LAPLACE — A St. John the Baptist Parish news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. today. President Natalie…

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All schools closed Wednesday in St. John Parish

LAPLACE – St. John the Baptist Parish is under a state of emergency due to a severe weather…

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Emily C. Watkins, Lutcher Senior Center opened as shelters

St. John the Baptist Parish residents who received damage to their homes are asked to please secure homes…

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L’OBSERVATEUR veteran Burrell retiring; Woods joining team

LAPLACE — After almost 15 years devoted to L’OBSERVATEUR, advertising consultant Regina Burrell is retiring Friday. “This job…

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Presidential Preference voting is March 5

LAPLACE — The Presidential Preference Primary is March 5, and St. John the Baptist Parish residents who want…

Local

Police say woman’s car rammed by fiancé

RESERVE — Within hours of ramming his fiancée’s car and throwing her to the ground a local man…

BREAKING NEWS

State of Emergency declared for St. John Parish

LAPLACE – St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom declared a state of emergency for St. John Parish…

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St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools closed Wednesday

RESERVE — All schools in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District will be closed Wednesday…

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Bad weather damages homes, businesses in LaPlace, beyond

LAPLACE — Bad weather is tearing through LaPlace as many homes and businesses have sustained damage from heavy…