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St John Rockets of Laplace earn World Series runner-up spot in Gulfport, Mississippi

The diamonds were busy, and the dugouts buzzed as South Mississippi hosted the USSSA Global World Series. St.…

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Aerial mosquito spray scheduled for St. John the Baptist Parish ahead of July 4

St. John the Baptist Parish officials have announced an aerial mosquito abatement operation scheduled for Friday evening, June…

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 24th, 2025 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE,…

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 24th, 2025 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 24th, 2025 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE,…

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Gabrelle McLeod crowned Miss Louisiana 2025

The 62nd annual Miss Louisiana pageant concluded Saturday night with the crowning of Miss Cane River, Gabrelle McLeod,…

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No injuries reported after fire breaks out at St. James Parish AmSty Plant

A fire broke out Saturday evening, June 21, at the America Styrenics (AmSty) chemical plant in St. James…

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Lauren Ellis of Laplace named to Kennesaw State’s 2025 Dean’s List

Lauren Ellis of La Place has been named to Kennesaw State University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List in recognition…

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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff threatens to withdraw security at parish council meetings over ‘illegal’ removal requests

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre issued a stern rebuke to parish officials that he may…

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Court blocks Louisiana’s plan for Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal appeals court unanimously struck down a Louisiana law on Friday that required public schools to display…

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Major federal grant approved for Maurepas Swamp Restoration in St. John the Baptist Parish

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has secured a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem…