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Published 2:27 am Thursday, May 15, 2025 St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, alongside his officers, honored fallen officers on Wednesday, who died in the line of duty while protecting their fellow citizens. This event is part of National Police Week, during which police officers who have died in the line of duty are honored nationwide on May 14. Eight officers from St John the Baptist Parish have died in the line of duty since the late 1930s.

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Published 6:18 pm Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Japanese rubber manufacturing giant Denka announced on Tuesday that it will halt production and is considering selling its controversial plant in St. John the Baptist Parish, citing recent losses exceeding $109 million.

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Published 2:04 am Tuesday, May 13, 2025 “Out of Many, One” was this year’s Law Day celebration theme in St John the Baptist Parish. The 40th Judicial District Court marked this year’s Law Day at a town hall meeting on May 9, with Judge Nghana Lewis, Division B, as one of the frontline speakers at the event. Students from West St. John High, East St John High, St Charles Catholic High School, and Riverside Academy were in attendance.

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Published 2:19 am Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Business leaders gathered on Monday to mark Economic Development Week with a breakfast at 1720 Highway 44, the Port of South Louisiana’s headquarters in Reserve. Speakers at the event, including Louisiana State Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, highlighted resources available in the parish that can strengthen the local economy, generate jobs, and create a safer community.

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Published 2:24 am Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Louisiana will receive millions in opioid settlement funds over the next decade, according to an audit released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. It also says the state has not lived up to its expectations in enforcing how these funds are utilized. The new audit recommends strengthening oversight of the state’s opioid task force to monitor the funds.