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St. John Parish artist lands spot in national art contest created by Hollywood actor Johnny Depp

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“Plant a Seed, Read” returns this summer at St. John the Baptist Parish Library

St. John the Baptist Parish Library invites residents of all ages to read, win prizes, and join free family activities at its ...
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Voters in St John the Baptist Parish turn down home charter, school funding amendments

Voters in St. John the Baptist Parish on Saturday rejected three propositions during Louisiana’s party primary election, including a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment and two other propositions on ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish water systems earn high marks in 2025 state report

Community water systems in St. John the Baptist Parish received strong grades in the Louisiana Department of Health’s 2025 evaluation, continuing an upward trend in water system performance. The ...
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Laplace woman settled loan dispute with contractor out of court. St. John’s Parish District Attorney’s office won’t drop charges

A Laplace woman was accused of issuing a $5,000 worthless check to a contractor, but the debt was later repaid, and the dispute was settled out of court. The St. John the Baptist Parish District ...
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Riverside Rebels softball team dominates St. Frederick, brings title to St. John the Baptist Parish

Riverside Academy delivered a performance worthy of its top seed and brought another state softball title back to St. John the Baptist Parish. The Rebels rolled past No. 14 St. Frederick, 11-1, in ...