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ADM Grain Elevator fire extinguished in Reserve

RESERVE — A Reserve grain elevator has caused a St. John the Baptist Parish road closure. St. John…

LaPlace

(Update: reopened) 18-wheeler spills contents near U.S 51 & Airline Highway

(Update as of 5 p.m. Thursday) LAPLACE — The right eastbound lane of Airline Highway near Becnel Plaza/Hwy…

LaPlace

Baton Rouge contractor defrauded St. John tornado victims in 2016, police say

LAPLACE — A Baton Rouge contractor defrauded St. John the Baptist Parish residents via home renovation contracts following…

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Baumer Foods in Reserve earns state honor

RESERVE — The employees at Baumer Foods in Reserve didn’t quite know what was going on the day…

Edgard

Ukpolo named LaPlace Elementary principal: St. John Public Schools starting 2017-18 with 1 principal change

RESERVE — There will be very little change in the schoolhouse leadership of St. John the Baptist Parish…

LaPlace

St. John Business Association working for parish

LAPLACE — The members of the St. John Theatre in Reserve have been working hard in anticipation of…

LaPlace

Ladies hit links, invite others to join them

LAPLACE — The incessant rains that have soaked the area in recent weeks held off long enough Saturday…

LaPlace

Deputies Cordova, Charles honored for service

LAPLACE — Deputy Javonna Cordova was honored as Officer of the Month by the St. John Business Association,…

Edgard

Charo Bossier-Holden joins School Board full-time

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish voters will be weighing in on two elections during the October…

LaPlace

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