St. John the Baptist Parish
Coverage of St. John the Baptist Parish in the Nexus archive.
- Denka agrees to pay nearly $1 million over hazardous waste violations at Louisiana plant
Denka Performance Elastomer agreed to pay $996,703 to settle federal allegations of mishandling hazardous chloroprene waste at its Louisiana plant, which exposed workers and the community to serious health risks. The EPA requires the company to remove waste from an outdoor brine pit, upgrade waste-handling systems, and implement safety measures before resuming operations.
- Fireworks: What parishes you can, cannot shoot them
The article outlines fireworks regulations in various Louisiana parishes ahead of the Fourth of July, noting that some areas like East Baton Rouge and parts of Livingston Parish prohibit fireworks with penalties, while others allow them in unincorporated regions. Residents are advised to check local rules before purchasing or setting off fireworks.
- New Orleans News Quiz: How a documentary about the surfing industry started a censorship battle in St. John Parish
A documentary titled 'The Big Sea' about chemical pollution in St. John the Baptist Parish, which criticizes Denka, a company linked to cancer risks, was initially canceled by the parish president but rescheduled after public backlash. The screening, rescheduled for Juneteenth, highlights tensions over censorship and environmental concerns.
- Canceled ‘Cancer Alley’ documentary screening in St. John will move forward amid public backlash
A documentary screening about chemical pollution in St. John the Baptist Parish, canceled months earlier amid claims of pressure from the parish president, will now proceed after public backlash. The event, rescheduled for June 19, highlights links between industrial pollution and environmental justice in a majority-Black community.
- Canceled ‘Cancer Alley’ documentary screening in St. John parish will move forward amid public backlash
A documentary screening about chemical pollution in St. John the Baptist Parish, canceled months earlier amid claims of pressure from Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, will proceed after public backlash. The event, rescheduled for June 19, coincides with Juneteenth and addresses environmental concerns in a majority-Black community linked to a now-closed chemical plant.