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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 Arts Festival showcases student talent
St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools’ second annual Arts Festival was held on Sunday at the East ...
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St. Rose residents push back on proposed blue ammonia plant over health fears, unmet ESG commitments
Residents of Elkinsville, in St Rose of St Charles Parish, raised concerns in 2024 when St. Charles Clean ...
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West St. John shines at regional track meet, sends top athletes to state competition
West St. John High School’s track and field team is set to compete in the LHSAA State Track ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Library program helps woman earn high school diploma after 10-year gap
By Brooke Cantrelle, St John the Baptist Parish Library Monique Shepherd was only a freshman in high school ...
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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 ...
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West St. John graduate overcomes injury to earn degree from Howard University
D’ykri Jackson has aspired to be an engineer since a young age. He pursued that dream as a ...
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Opinion: Black History at Risk of Increased Industrialization
By Stephanie Oblena, Loyola Environmental Policy Lab, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA The petrochemical to plantation pipeline in the ...
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Community bike event at Metairie Cemetery to promote bike safety scheduled for May 18
The biking community invites cyclists to the second annual “Ride to Remember” event, hosted by Metairie Cemetery and ...
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How to Watch Southland College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
There are six games on the college basketball schedule on Monday that feature Southland teams. That includes the…
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Monday’s college basketball slate includes one game featuring AAC teams on the court. That matchup? The Wichita State…
How to Watch SE Louisiana vs. UT Rio Grande Valley on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The SE Louisiana Lions (18-12, 12-7 Southland) travel in Southland action against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros…
How to Watch Lamar vs. Nicholls State on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The Nicholls State Colonels (19-11, 13-6 Southland) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when visiting the…
How to Watch Texas A&M-CC vs. New Orleans on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders (18-13, 11-8 Southland) hope to continue a three-game home winning streak when hosting the…