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The Krewe of Shoe (Box) Float Contest is back!

Published on January 31, 2023

Transform any shoebox into a Mardi Gras float and share with us for a chance to win. Floats due February 16th.

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President Hotard Hosts Groundbreaking for Turf Field at REGALA Park

Published on January 31, 2023

The turf installation project is expected to be completed in two months prior to the start of baseball season.

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St. John Parish to Open Temporary Shelter Ahead of Severe Weather

Published on January 24, 2023

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., St. John Parish will open temporary shelters for residents at:

- West St. John High School Gymnasium - 480 LA 3127, Edgard
- Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School Gymnasium- 3328 Highway 51, LaPlace

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Published on January 12, 2023

St. John the Baptist residents are invited to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at events being held throughout the Parish on Monday, January 16, 2023.

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Parish President Hotard Announces Grant Award for Water and Wastewater

Published on January 05, 2023

Parish President Hotard is pleased to announce that St. John the Baptist Parish was recently awarded two grants by the Louisiana Water Sector Commission totaling $7.49 million for water and wastewater system improvements.

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Parish President Hotard's Holiday Column

Published on January 03, 2023

Staying out of the cone of uncertainty for the 2022 hurricane season allowed us to move right into the Christmas Season. For that reason alone, this December will be one to remember for many families around the parish.

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Christmas Tree Pick Up

Published on December 28, 2022

Public Works will collect real Christmas trees from January 9th through February 2nd.
• If you have a real Christmas tree that needs to be collected, please place the tree curbside, and call Public Works at 985-652-4815 to request pickup.
• Please remove lights, decorations, hooks and other items from the tree prior to placing curbside.

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President Hotard Hosts Inaugural Senior Holiday Luncheon

Published on December 19, 2022

Parish President Hotard and staff hosted the inaugural Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon for St. John residents. More than 200 seniors attended the lunch and were treated to a holiday meal, music, door prizes, bingo and even a visit from Santa Claus.

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