St. John Parish News Releases
| February 22, 2012 | Robottom Continues Efforts to Save Tax Payer DollarsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 19, 2012 | Economic Development Director Looks to Past for AnswersSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 18, 2012 | Weather Advisory: Severe Thunderstorm WarningSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 17, 2012 | Barge Accident on Mississippi River Results in Oil SpillSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 17, 2012 | Towahpahsah Parade Cancelled Due to Potential Severe WeatherSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 17, 2012 | St. John Water Plants Fully Operational after Closure Due to Oil Spill on RiverSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 17, 2012 | Coast Guard responds to report of crude oil in Mississippi RiverSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 13, 2012 | St. John’s New CFO Hoping To Build On SuccessSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 08, 2012 | February is Heart Health Awareness MonthSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 30, 2012 | Boucvalt Brings Experience to Emergency OperationsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 30, 2012 | St. John Adds New Director PositionSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 30, 2012 | Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Public Meetings to Begin MondaySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 30, 2012 | Recreation Director Follows Calling Beyond Football FieldSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 25, 2012 | Weather Advisory #2: Flash Flood Watch in EffectSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 25, 2012 | Notice: Weather AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 25, 2012 | Parish Projects Move Forward During TransitionSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 20, 2012 | Burned Housing Unit Makes Way for Green SpaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 20, 2012 | Robottom Names New Administrative Team for 2012St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 18, 2012 | The River Parishes Celebrate King’s LegacySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 17, 2012 | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Adopts a Portion of Highway 51 in LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 13, 2012 | Courtney's Closet Opens in LaPlace as Consignment StoreSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 13, 2012 | River Region Chamber Recognizes Small and Large Businesses of the YearSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 11, 2012 | St. John Parish President Promises New Level of ExpectationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 06, 2012 | Local Resident Serves as 2012 Zulu AmbassadorSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 04, 2012 | Blessed to be Blessing honors Judge ReynoldsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 27, 2011 | St. John Parish Opens New Recreation GymSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 22, 2011 | NOTICE: Weather AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 02, 2011 | KCS Holiday Express Coming to LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 01, 2011 | Robottom Honored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women at the Thirteenth Annual Torchbearer’s AwardsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 18, 2011 | Greenwood Drive Closure PostponedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 16, 2011 | St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 15, 2011 | St. John Parish Honors Veterans with Parade and CelebrationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 15, 2011 | NOTICE: Weather AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 09, 2011 | St. John Parish Receives West Lac des Allemands Shoreline Protection GrantSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 08, 2011 | St. John Parish Residents to Benefit from State and Federal DollarsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 03, 2011 | Cosi’s Jazzy Wings Sports Bar and Grill Open for BusinessSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 02, 2011 | Firefighters Get Revenge at Second Guns and Hoses GameSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 28, 2011 | Road Closure Beginning Monday on West 5th StreetSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 18, 2011 | Building Meaningful Bonds: Community, Police Come Together For Night OutSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 18, 2011 | Intersection Closure at Persimmon Street and Captain G. BourgeoisSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 17, 2011 | Grants to aid St. John Streets Thoroughfares in Reserve and Garyville TargetedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 07, 2011 | First Phase of St. John Bike Path OpenSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 06, 2011 | 2011 Andouille Queens CrownedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 06, 2011 | Andouille Festival: October 14 – October 16St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 05, 2011 | October is Breast Cancer Awarness MonthSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 05, 2011 | Brown Bag Lunch to be Held in LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 04, 2011 | Location of Explosion Confirmed in Mount AirySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 28, 2011 | Local Andouille Maker Expands Beyond St. JohnSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 28, 2011 | Andouille Pageant: Saturday, October 1St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 23, 2011 | Andouille Inspired Jazz BrunchSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 21, 2011 | March of Dimes: March for BabiesSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 19, 2011 | Fast-Access Internet to Arrive on St. John West Bank Next YearSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 17, 2011 | Wallace Farmers Market Ground BrokenSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 09, 2011 | Power Outage UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 09, 2011 | Traffic Accident Causes Major Power OutagesSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 05, 2011 | Weather Update #5: St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 05, 2011 | Weather Update #4: St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 04, 2011 | Weather Update #2: St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 04, 2011 | Weather Update #3: St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 03, 2011 | St. John Parish Weather UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 03, 2011 | Weather Update #1: St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 02, 2011 | Tropical Storm Lee Causes Slight Change in ForecastSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 02, 2011 | Emergency Declaration in Effect for St. John Parish Due to Tropical Storm WarningSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| September 01, 2011 | Flash Flood Watch in Effect for St. John ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 31, 2011 | Smoke Forecast UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 31, 2011 | Louisiana Voter Education WeekSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 29, 2011 | Residents Asked to Conserve WaterSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 29, 2011 | Air Quality Alert Due To Marsh Fire in New OrleansSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 26, 2011 | Robottom Hosts Second Annual Ethics TrainingSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 25, 2011 | President Robottom has Lunch with Garyville ResidentsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 23, 2011 | Heat Advisory for St. John ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 18, 2011 | St. John Breaks Ground on Mississippi River Multi-Use TrailSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 18, 2011 | Two Locals Join Regional Leadership ProgramSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 17, 2011 | St. John Sugar Crowns New QueenSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 12, 2011 | Dashingirlz Owner Goes From Website Only to Store FrontSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 11, 2011 | St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Upgrades to Lions Water PlantSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 11, 2011 | Pizza Hut Opens in LaPlace at New LocationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 08, 2011 | 2011 Re-districting Plan Pre-cleared for 2011 ElectionsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 07, 2011 | Greenwood Bridge to Re-open on the First Day of SchoolSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 03, 2011 | Work Begun on Airnasium at Edgard Recreation SiteSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| August 03, 2011 | St. John Looking to Churches for Emergency HelpSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 26, 2011 | Contracts for Infrastructure and Capital Project Approved by CouncilSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 21, 2011 | Cease and Desist Order on Burning LiftedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 18, 2011 | St. John Faith-Based Organization Formed to Aid Parish ResponseSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 14, 2011 | St. John Parish Saves $2 Million with Solid Waste ContractSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 14, 2011 | St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 14, 2011 | Andouille Pageant Offers New Incentive to ParticipateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 12, 2011 | Robottom and Staff Serve Summer Feeding Participants on the West BankSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 11, 2011 | Veterans Luncheon & Independence Day Celebration Popular with LocalsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| July 05, 2011 | Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project AnnouncementSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 28, 2011 | Robottom Recommends Contracts for Major ProjectsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 27, 2011 | Robottom and District Chief Honored for Extraordinary Support of EmployeeSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 23, 2011 | Candlelight Vigil Prompted by Rash of ViolenceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 22, 2011 | Residents Encouraged to Conserve WaterSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 02, 2011 | Cease and Desist on Outdoor BurningSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| June 01, 2011 | Robottom Announces Theresa H. Rodgers as New Chief Administrative OfficerSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 31, 2011 | Robottom Stresses Employee Safety at “All Staff Meeting”St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 25, 2011 | The Robottom Administration Encourages Residents to Plan for Hurricane SeasonSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 25, 2011 | Administration Solicits Proposals for Collection and Removal of Solid WastesSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 24, 2011 | Housing Mitigation Program and Mt. Airy Fire Station Expansion Moving ForwardSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 24, 2011 | "St. John Day at the Capital"St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 20, 2011 | Pro Stylez Barber Shop:St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 20, 2011 | Country Club Bridge Replacement Project Wraps Up, Greenwood Bridge Replacement Project Moves ForwardSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 14, 2011 | Mississippi River Update 5St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 14, 2011 | Mississippi River Levee Update 4St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 12, 2011 | Rotary Club of LaPlace Donates $3,000 to St. John Animal ShelterSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 11, 2011 | Mississippi River Levee Update 3St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 10, 2011 | Robottom Targets Additional Assistance for ResidentsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 10, 2011 | Mississippi River Levee Update 2St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 09, 2011 | Mississippi River Levee Update 1St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| May 05, 2011 | Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Chatsworth and RienziSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 29, 2011 | $1 Million Available For Repairs to Damaged HomesSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 28, 2011 | Lane Closure on Highway 18St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 28, 2011 | Riverlands Area Drainage Improvements Project UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 26, 2011 | National Community Development WeekSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 26, 2011 | Robottom's High Hopes for St. John RemainSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 21, 2011 | 18-wheeler accident closes LA 3127 through St. John ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 21, 2011 | Parker Lane BWA LiftedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 15, 2011 | St. John the Baptist Parish Clean Sweep 2011St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 14, 2011 | Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project Update 2St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 13, 2011 | Robottom Packs Council Agenda with Action ItemsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 12, 2011 | St. John Motorists to be Surveyed On New ExitSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 05, 2011 | Notice: Weather Event UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| April 04, 2011 | Notice: Weather AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 31, 2011 | Reserve Lines Back in ServiceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 30, 2011 | Weather Event Confirmed in St. John the Baptist ParishSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 30, 2011 | Reserve Residents Asked to Minimize Water UsageSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 28, 2011 | Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project UpdateSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 25, 2011 | Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project UnderwaySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 22, 2011 | Robottom Administration Prepares for Hurricane SeasonSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 09, 2011 | West Bank Park Improvement Project Nearing Completion in Time for Tourism PushPhase I included three baseball fields and lighting, a concession stand and restroom facilities. |
| March 09, 2011 | Health and Human Services Office Moves To A Temporary LocationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| March 03, 2011 | Robottom Launches St. John Parish's New WebsiteSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 22, 2011 | Robottom Remains Focused On Completing ProjectsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 22, 2011 | Robottom Proclaims February 6, 2011 as Quinn Johnson DaySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 19, 2011 | Robottom Encourages Residents To Visit The Newly Renovated Reserve LibrarySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 09, 2011 | Robottom Administration Pushes Forward While Recognizing PastSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| February 06, 2011 | St. John the Baptist Parish Holds First "Meet The Pharmacist Day"St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 28, 2011 | Country Club Bridge Repairs to begin January 31, 2011St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 28, 2011 | Robottom Holds All Staff Meeting for Parish EmployeesSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 27, 2011 | St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 26, 2011 | Robottom Releases The Presidential Advisory Committee ReportSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 25, 2011 | St. Joan of Arc / Persimmon Street Drainage Project AwardedSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 19, 2011 | Robottom: Featured Server at New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood CompanySaturday night, Parish President Natalie Robottom was the featured server at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company in Laplace. |
| January 18, 2011 | Robottom Celebrates Martin Luther King with ResidentsThis weekend, Parish President Natalie Robottom participated in a number of activities with St. John the Baptist Parish residents to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| January 14, 2011 | Reserve - Edgard ferry to resume service MondayThe Reserve-Edgard ferry, which has been closed for more than three years, will resume service on Monday |
| January 12, 2011 | Christmas Tree Recycling ProgramRecycling discarded Christmas trees at the Manchac site |
| January 12, 2011 | "American Uprising: The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt" Book Signing at LaPlace LibrarySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 04, 2011 | Robottom and Staff Deliver Food Baskets to St. John ResidentsSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| January 03, 2011 | Instructions on How to Disinfect Water During Boil Water AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 25, 2010 | Robottom and Parish Employees Participate in Toy DriveSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 11, 2010 | Robottom Attends Sibley’s TaeKwonDo Plus Ribbon CuttingSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 09, 2010 | Thanksgiving Food DriveSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| December 07, 2010 | Robottom Speaks at West Bank Civic Association MeetingSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 22, 2010 | Gilligan’s On the Lake Grand OpeningOn Monday, November 22, 2010 Parish President Natalie Robottom and her administration will celebrate a grand opening with owner, Kevin Amaker of St. John the Baptist Parish, for his new restaurant, Gilligan's on the Lake. |
| November 15, 2010 | Adoption CelebrationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 12, 2010 | Instructions on How to Disinfect Water During Boil Water AdvisorySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 10, 2010 | Bobby Jindal’s "Building a Better LA for Our Children" Tour Visits St. JohnSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 09, 2010 | Robottom: Tax vote shows trust between residents, administrationSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 08, 2010 | 7th Annual Blue Mass held at St. Joan of Arc ChurchSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| November 05, 2010 | State Fire Marshall Lifts Cease and Desist Order for Outdoor BurningSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 21, 2010 | October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 21, 2010 | Business Spotlight: The Gold Buying StoreSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 21, 2010 | October – Fire Prevention MonthSt. John the Baptist Parish is reminding residents and businesses to check for hazards that could lead to fires. |
| October 14, 2010 | “Putting People to Work”St. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 11, 2010 | Final Meeting of the Parish's Hazard Mitigation PlanSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 07, 2010 | March of Dimes Walk SaturdaySt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 07, 2010 | State Fire Marshall Issues Cease and Desist Order for Outdoor BurningSt. John the Baptist Parish News Release |
| October 05, 2010 | Rising Star Baptist Church Holds Town Hall MeetingLed by Pastor Donald August, Rising Star Baptist Church held its quarterly town hall meeting on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. |
| October 04, 2010 | Parish President Natalie Robottom will discuss PAC recommendationsPublic Hearing to take place on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at LACE |
| October 01, 2010 | Backflow Prevention Program Public HearingPublic Hearing will be held on October 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Joel McTopy Council Chambers |
| September 30, 2010 | St. John Parish Annual Andouille PageantsAndouille Pageant will take place this weekend October 2 and 3, 2010 |
| September 30, 2010 | Walnut Fire Station Unveils Its Newly Renovated FacilityRibbon cutting held October 1, 2010 |
| September 01, 2010 | Residents Are Encouraged to Sign Up For FirstCall Emergency Notification NetworkThe FirstCall Emergency Notification Service immediately delivers emergency alerts to citizens, first responders, and the Emergency Operations Center staff. |
| August 26, 2010 | Instructions on How to Disinfect Water During Boil Water AdvisoryNews Release - |
| August 25, 2010 | St. John Parish Holds Commencement Ceremony For Computer Class GraduatesSt. John the Baptist Parish Department of Health and Human Services, held a commencement ceremony on August 7th for the graduates of its 2010 Computer Class. Parish President Natalie Robottom, Director of Health and Human Services Elois Joseph, com |
| July 30, 2010 | St. John Parish Breaks Ground on Reserve Boat Launch Improvement ProjectThe rehabilitation of the Reserve Boat Launch will improve boating access to the Reserve Canal and will permit public access to the waterways. |
| July 13, 2010 | St. John will use Phoenix Registration systemNews Release - |
| July 13, 2010 | St. John Receives Comprehensive Resiliency Program AwardNews Release - |
| July 01, 2010 | St. John Parish’s Annual Independence Day CelebrationFireworks show scheduled for Friday, July 2nd at 9:00 p.m. on both the East and West Banks |
| June 25, 2010 | Health and Human Services and Council on Aging launch Cool Zone sites to aid seniorsSt. John Health and Human Services department and the Council on Aging have partnered to develop a Cool Zone program |
| June 25, 2010 | St. John Parish Breaks Ground on Regala Park GymnasiumSt. John Parish President Natalie Robottom joined her administration and members of the community for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the $2.2 million dollar gymnasium at Regala Park in Reserve. |
| June 24, 2010 | St. John Celebrates Lower Flood Insurance PremiumsSt. John Parish residents and business owners can now enjoy a reduction in flood insurance premiums due to the parish's active participation in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System |
| June 23, 2010 | President Robottom Urges St. John Residents to Respond to 2010 Census- News Release |
| June 22, 2010 | St. John Parish Administrators Serve Lunch at Emily C. Watkins SchoolTop Administrators will serve food to participants of the Parish’s Summer Feeding Program |
| June 16, 2010 | Parish President Robottom’s Advisory Committees (PAC) Hold Their First MeetingEach advisory committee will begin meeting next week |
| May 28, 2010 | Council approves Greenwood Bridge ReplacementIn a move signaling that the 2009 Bond issue projects are moving forward, the Council awarded the lowest bid for the Greenwood Bridge replacement project to Gray Construction. |
| May 18, 2010 | Two recreation projects set to kick offAt a recent Council meeting, the St John Parish Council approved two contracts for recreational projects in Reserve. These long-awaited recreational projects were awarded at a cost less than the budg |
| May 17, 2010 | Parish unveils new code of ordinancesSt. John the Baptist Parish Council recently approved a motion to adopt the changes made to the Code of Ordinances. |