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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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Is Your Kitchen The Culprit? Essential Tips For Preventing Foodborne Illness At Home

FoodSafety.gov estimates that a staggering 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne diseases every year. That’s one in ...
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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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Three arrested in Laplace drug raid, deputy injured

Three men were arrested, and a deputy from St. John the Baptist Parish was injured during a drug investigation leading to the ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish to host 50th annual Andouille Festival

The Andouille Festival is returning to St. John the Baptist Parish Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19, for its 50th run.
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Louisiana Bucket Brigade marks 25 years, honors environmental heroes on Oct. 9

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade celebrates 25 years of advocating for clean air and environmental justice at The Cannery on ...
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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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Cyclist dies after being hit by train in Laplace

A 63-year-old man was killed Thursday after being hit by a Canadian National cargo train in LaPlace, authorities said.