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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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Marrero man dies in crash during high-speed chase by St John’s Parish deputies, Louisiana State Police says
A Marrero man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 51 near Woodland Drive in Laplace, ...
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Here’s what’s on the ballot as St. James Parish residents commence early voting
St. James Parish residents began visiting the polls on Saturday in early voting to decide whether to renew ...
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St John the Baptist Parish flood mitigation projects on hold after FEMA program cut
St. John the Baptist Parish flood mitigation and levee encampment projects are now on hold following the Federal ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2025
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LBI agents arrest Norco man for juvenile pornography
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a 21-year-old from Norco on charges of pornography ...
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Court allows lawsuit on environmental racism in St James Parish to proceed
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by ...
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Laplace man arrested by St. John’s Parish Sheriff’s Office in connection with shooting
A Laplace man has been taken into custody by deputies from St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office ...
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Coach Kwame Smith shares insights on winning form and aspirations of the East St. John High softball girls’ team
Kwame Smith is the current girl’s softball coach at East St John High School in Laplace, St John ...
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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…