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St. John Parish News Releases

February 22, 2012

Robottom Continues Efforts to Save Tax Payer Dollars

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 19, 2012

Economic Development Director Looks to Past for Answers

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 18, 2012

Weather Advisory: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 17, 2012

Barge Accident on Mississippi River Results in Oil Spill

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 17, 2012

Towahpahsah Parade Cancelled Due to Potential Severe Weather

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 17, 2012

St. John Water Plants Fully Operational after Closure Due to Oil Spill on River

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 17, 2012

Coast Guard responds to report of crude oil in Mississippi River

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 13, 2012

St. John’s New CFO Hoping To Build On Success

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 08, 2012

February is Heart Health Awareness Month

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 30, 2012

Boucvalt Brings Experience to Emergency Operations

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 30, 2012

St. John Adds New Director Position

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 30, 2012

Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Public Meetings to Begin Monday

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 30, 2012

Recreation Director Follows Calling Beyond Football Field

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 25, 2012

Weather Advisory #2: Flash Flood Watch in Effect

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 25, 2012

Notice: Weather Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 25, 2012

Parish Projects Move Forward During Transition

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 20, 2012

Burned Housing Unit Makes Way for Green Space

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 20, 2012

Robottom Names New Administrative Team for 2012

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 18, 2012

The River Parishes Celebrate King’s Legacy

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 17, 2012

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Adopts a Portion of Highway 51 in LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 13, 2012

Courtney's Closet Opens in LaPlace as Consignment Store

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 13, 2012

River Region Chamber Recognizes Small and Large Businesses of the Year

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 11, 2012

St. John Parish President Promises New Level of Expectation

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 06, 2012

Local Resident Serves as 2012 Zulu Ambassador

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 04, 2012

Blessed to be Blessing honors Judge Reynolds

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 27, 2011

St. John Parish Opens New Recreation Gym

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 22, 2011

NOTICE: Weather Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 02, 2011

KCS Holiday Express Coming to LaPlace

St. 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 Awards

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 18, 2011

Greenwood Drive Closure Postponed

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 16, 2011

St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 15, 2011

St. John Parish Honors Veterans with Parade and Celebration

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 15, 2011

NOTICE: Weather Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 09, 2011

St. John Parish Receives West Lac des Allemands Shoreline Protection Grant

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 08, 2011

St. John Parish Residents to Benefit from State and Federal Dollars

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 03, 2011

Cosi’s Jazzy Wings Sports Bar and Grill Open for Business

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 02, 2011

Firefighters Get Revenge at Second Guns and Hoses Game

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 28, 2011

Road Closure Beginning Monday on West 5th Street

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 18, 2011

Building Meaningful Bonds: Community, Police Come Together For Night Out

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 18, 2011

Intersection Closure at Persimmon Street and Captain G. Bourgeois

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 17, 2011

Grants to aid St. John Streets Thoroughfares in Reserve and Garyville Targeted

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 07, 2011

First Phase of St. John Bike Path Open

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 06, 2011

2011 Andouille Queens Crowned

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 06, 2011

Andouille Festival: October 14 – October 16

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 05, 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awarness Month

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 05, 2011

Brown Bag Lunch to be Held in LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 04, 2011

Location of Explosion Confirmed in Mount Airy

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 28, 2011

Local Andouille Maker Expands Beyond St. John

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 28, 2011

Andouille Pageant: Saturday, October 1

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 23, 2011

Andouille Inspired Jazz Brunch

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 21, 2011

March of Dimes: March for Babies

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 19, 2011

Fast-Access Internet to Arrive on St. John West Bank Next Year

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 17, 2011

Wallace Farmers Market Ground Broken

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 09, 2011

Power Outage Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 09, 2011

Traffic Accident Causes Major Power Outages

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 05, 2011

Weather Update #5: St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 05, 2011

Weather Update #4: St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 04, 2011

Weather Update #2: St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 04, 2011

Weather Update #3: St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 03, 2011

St. John Parish Weather Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 03, 2011

Weather Update #1: St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 02, 2011

Tropical Storm Lee Causes Slight Change in Forecast

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 02, 2011

Emergency Declaration in Effect for St. John Parish Due to Tropical Storm Warning

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

September 01, 2011

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for St. John Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 31, 2011

Smoke Forecast Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 31, 2011

Louisiana Voter Education Week

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 29, 2011

Residents Asked to Conserve Water

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 29, 2011

Air Quality Alert Due To Marsh Fire in New Orleans

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 26, 2011

Robottom Hosts Second Annual Ethics Training

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 25, 2011

President Robottom has Lunch with Garyville Residents

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 23, 2011

Heat Advisory for St. John Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 18, 2011

St. John Breaks Ground on Mississippi River Multi-Use Trail

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 18, 2011

Two Locals Join Regional Leadership Program

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 17, 2011

St. John Sugar Crowns New Queen

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 12, 2011

Dashingirlz Owner Goes From Website Only to Store Front

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 11, 2011

St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Upgrades to Lions Water Plant

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 11, 2011

Pizza Hut Opens in LaPlace at New Location

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 08, 2011

2011 Re-districting Plan Pre-cleared for 2011 Elections

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 07, 2011

Greenwood Bridge to Re-open on the First Day of School

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 03, 2011

Work Begun on Airnasium at Edgard Recreation Site

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

August 03, 2011

St. John Looking to Churches for Emergency Help

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 26, 2011

Contracts for Infrastructure and Capital Project Approved by Council

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 21, 2011

Cease and Desist Order on Burning Lifted

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 18, 2011

St. John Faith-Based Organization Formed to Aid Parish Response

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 14, 2011

St. John Parish Saves $2 Million with Solid Waste Contract

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 14, 2011

St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 14, 2011

Andouille Pageant Offers New Incentive to Participate

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 12, 2011

Robottom and Staff Serve Summer Feeding Participants on the West Bank

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 11, 2011

Veterans Luncheon & Independence Day Celebration Popular with Locals

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

July 05, 2011

Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project Announcement

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 28, 2011

Robottom Recommends Contracts for Major Projects

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 27, 2011

Robottom and District Chief Honored for Extraordinary Support of Employee

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 23, 2011

Candlelight Vigil Prompted by Rash of Violence

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 22, 2011

Residents Encouraged to Conserve Water

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 02, 2011

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

June 01, 2011

Robottom Announces Theresa H. Rodgers as New Chief Administrative Officer

St. 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 Season

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 25, 2011

Administration Solicits Proposals for Collection and Removal of Solid Wastes

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 24, 2011

Housing Mitigation Program and Mt. Airy Fire Station Expansion Moving Forward

St. 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 Forward

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 14, 2011

Mississippi River Update 5

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 14, 2011

Mississippi River Levee Update 4

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 12, 2011

Rotary Club of LaPlace Donates $3,000 to St. John Animal Shelter

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 11, 2011

Mississippi River Levee Update 3

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 10, 2011

Robottom Targets Additional Assistance for Residents

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 10, 2011

Mississippi River Levee Update 2

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 09, 2011

Mississippi River Levee Update 1

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

May 05, 2011

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Chatsworth and Rienzi

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 29, 2011

$1 Million Available For Repairs to Damaged Homes

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 28, 2011

Lane Closure on Highway 18

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 28, 2011

Riverlands Area Drainage Improvements Project Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 26, 2011

National Community Development Week

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 26, 2011

Robottom's High Hopes for St. John Remain

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 21, 2011

18-wheeler accident closes LA 3127 through St. John Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 21, 2011

Parker Lane BWA Lifted

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 15, 2011

St. John the Baptist Parish Clean Sweep 2011

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 14, 2011

Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project Update 2

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 13, 2011

Robottom Packs Council Agenda with Action Items

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 12, 2011

St. John Motorists to be Surveyed On New Exit

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 05, 2011

Notice: Weather Event Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

April 04, 2011

Notice: Weather Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 31, 2011

Reserve Lines Back in Service

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 30, 2011

Weather Event Confirmed in St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 30, 2011

Reserve Residents Asked to Minimize Water Usage

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 28, 2011

Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project Update

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 25, 2011

Reserve Area Drainage Improvements Project Underway

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 22, 2011

Robottom Administration Prepares for Hurricane Season

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 09, 2011

West Bank Park Improvement Project Nearing Completion in Time for Tourism Push

Phase 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 Location

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

March 03, 2011

Robottom Launches St. John Parish's New Website

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 22, 2011

Robottom Remains Focused On Completing Projects

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 22, 2011

Robottom Proclaims February 6, 2011 as Quinn Johnson Day

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 19, 2011

Robottom Encourages Residents To Visit The Newly Renovated Reserve Library

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

February 09, 2011

Robottom Administration Pushes Forward While Recognizing Past

St. 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, 2011

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 28, 2011

Robottom Holds All Staff Meeting for Parish Employees

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 27, 2011

St. John Utilities to Conduct Water System Maintenance in LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 26, 2011

Robottom Releases The Presidential Advisory Committee Report

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 25, 2011

St. Joan of Arc / Persimmon Street Drainage Project Awarded

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 19, 2011

Robottom: Featured Server at New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company

Saturday 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 Residents

This 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 Monday

The Reserve-Edgard ferry, which has been closed for more than three years, will resume service on Monday

January 12, 2011

Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Recycling 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 Library

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 04, 2011

Robottom and Staff Deliver Food Baskets to St. John Residents

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

January 03, 2011

Instructions on How to Disinfect Water During Boil Water Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 25, 2010

Robottom and Parish Employees Participate in Toy Drive

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 11, 2010

Robottom Attends Sibley’s TaeKwonDo Plus Ribbon Cutting

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 09, 2010

Thanksgiving Food Drive

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

December 07, 2010

Robottom Speaks at West Bank Civic Association Meeting

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 22, 2010

Gilligan’s On the Lake Grand Opening

On 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 Celebration

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 12, 2010

Instructions on How to Disinfect Water During Boil Water Advisory

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 10, 2010

Bobby Jindal’s "Building a Better LA for Our Children" Tour Visits St. John

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 09, 2010

Robottom: Tax vote shows trust between residents, administration

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 08, 2010

7th Annual Blue Mass held at St. Joan of Arc Church

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

November 05, 2010

State Fire Marshall Lifts Cease and Desist Order for Outdoor Burning

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 21, 2010

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 21, 2010

Business Spotlight: The Gold Buying Store

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 21, 2010

October – Fire Prevention Month

St. 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 Plan

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 07, 2010

March of Dimes Walk Saturday

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 07, 2010

State Fire Marshall Issues Cease and Desist Order for Outdoor Burning

St. John the Baptist Parish News Release

October 05, 2010

Rising Star Baptist Church Holds Town Hall Meeting

Led 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 recommendations

Public Hearing to take place on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at LACE

October 01, 2010

Backflow Prevention Program Public Hearing

Public 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 Pageants

Andouille Pageant will take place this weekend October 2 and 3, 2010

September 30, 2010

Walnut Fire Station Unveils Its Newly Renovated Facility

Ribbon cutting held October 1, 2010

September 01, 2010

Residents Are Encouraged to Sign Up For FirstCall Emergency Notification Network

The 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 Advisory

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August 25, 2010

St. John Parish Holds Commencement Ceremony For Computer Class Graduates

St. 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 Project

The 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 system

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July 13, 2010

St. John Receives Comprehensive Resiliency Program Award

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July 01, 2010

St. John Parish’s Annual Independence Day Celebration

Fireworks 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 seniors

St. 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 Gymnasium

St. 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 Premiums

St. 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

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June 22, 2010

St. John Parish Administrators Serve Lunch at Emily C. Watkins School

Top 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 Meeting

Each advisory committee will begin meeting next week

May 28, 2010

Council approves Greenwood Bridge Replacement

In 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 off

At 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 ordinances

St. John the Baptist Parish Council recently approved a motion to adopt the changes made to the Code of Ordinances.


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