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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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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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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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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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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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Place Dubourg offers independent senior living

Resident Rita Andre, left, and Place Dubourg Community Manager Lynn Williams converse Friday at the LaPlace apartments. LAPLACE — At Place Dubourg in LaPlace, seniors age 62 and older independently ...