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St. John Sheriff’s Office hosts “Teens and Traffic Stops” course at West St. John High

Officers from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office are teaching local high school students to stay safe during ...
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Louisiana is set to slash testing for high schoolers. What it means for students in St. John the Baptist Parish

High school students in St. John the Baptist Parish school district will take one comprehensive math test and one English ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Coroner set to launch ‘Buckle Up for Safety’ campaign

St. John the Baptist Parish Coroner Christian Montegut announced a new campaign aimed at increasing public awareness about ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Attorneys recognized at State NAACP Women’s Luncheon

St. John the Baptist Parish attorney Atoundra Lawson was recently honored by the Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP for ...
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AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2025 6:00 P.M

B) Permit Approval – 50th Annual Andouille Run – Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at 8:30 AM on the Festival Grounds – Participants will run/walk on Hwy. 51 to Palmetto to Indigo – Woodland to Hwy. 51 and ...
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Xavier University of Louisiana’s “Fall 2022” Dean’s List announced

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First Baptist Church of LaPlace continues to rebound from Ida while mourning loss of spiritual home

LAPLACE — The congregation at First Baptist Church of LaPlace longs to return to its spiritual home. Each week, the staff mobilizes a makeshift worship space inside of the fellowship hall. The church ...
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24th annual Golf Classic a hit for St. John United Way

LAPLACE — Industries from the River Parishes came together last week for Marathon Petroleum’s 24 th annual St. John United Way Golf Classic, generating approximately $160,000 for education initiatives ...
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St. Charles Parish Honors 80 Employees at Civil Service Awards

Hahnville, LA – St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell, the Personnel Office, members of the Civil Service Board and department heads honored 80 employees for their service and attendance in 2022 ...
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The State of the South: Complex challenges and opportunities for change

Safe and equitable Southern communities where both present and future generations can thrive. That’s the goal. The reality is far from ideal though. There’s a lot going on, and a lot more to deal with ...