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St. John the Baptist Public School announce James Jackson as principal of East St. John High School

James Jackson has been named principal of East St. John High School, bringing more than two decades of experience in ...
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Baileigh Helm steps down as St. John’s Parish communications director

Baileigh Rebowe Helm, the communications director for St. John the Baptist Parish, is stepping away from her role after more ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish deputies search for driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy

St. John's Sheriff is asking for help in locating a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and injuring a deputy in a ...
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New Louisiana laws aim to cut auto insurance costs, adjust taxes in 2026

A new set of Louisiana laws took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, primarily to lower the state’s leading auto insurance rates ...
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SJSO arrests driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in LaPlace last month ...
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St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s deputy honored after traffic stop uncovers homicide victim

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Corporal Brandon Williams has been named the agency’s Officer of the Fourth Quarter for 2025 ...
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PHOTO FEATURE: LaPlace Lions Club

SJSO arrests driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy ...
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Louisiana high school football final scores, results — December 5, 2025

Archbishop Shaw 27, Vandebilt Catholic 0 Ascension Catholic 45, Westminster Christian Academy – Lafayette 14 Belle Chasse 21, Catholic-B.R. 10 Calvary Baptist Academy 34, Notre Dame 28 Dunham 49, ...
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Students named to honor roll at John L. Ory

First grade: Dulce Deinken, Damien Dillon, Brooklyn Goodrum, Osman Ramos, Carmen Roussel and Claire Roussel. Second grade: Braxton Claiborne, Jacob Clement, Gregory ...