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Laplace Today
By the People, for the People
Part of Airline Highway Renamed to Honor St. John the Baptist Parish Veterans
Elected officials and veterans gathered to commemorate the designation of a section of Louisiana Highway 3188 as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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In a ceremony held at the St. John the Baptist Parish Council chambers, elected officials and veterans gathered to celebrate the renaming of a portion of Louisiana Highway 3188 in Laplace as the Veterans Memorial Highway. The designation follows legislation introduced by state Rep. Sylvia Taylor and passed by the Louisiana Legislature.
Why it matters
The roadway renaming is a symbolic gesture to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans from St. John the Baptist Parish. It reflects the community's appreciation for their service and aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local veterans.
The details
The stretch of highway that was renamed runs from Interstate 10 to U.S. Highway 61. The legislation to designate the roadway as the Veterans Memorial Highway was introduced by state Rep. Sylvia Taylor, of District 57, and signed into law as Act 12. The ceremony included a ribbon-cutting and remarks from local officials and veterans organizations, including the American Legion and VFW.
- The legislation was introduced by state Rep. Sylvia Taylor and passed by the Louisiana Legislature.
- The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Sylvia Taylor
State Representative for District 57 who introduced the legislation to designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 3188 as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Jaclyn Hotard
St. John the Baptist Parish President who spoke at the event and emphasized the importance of recognizing veterans' sacrifices.
Joe Accardo
American Legion representative who was involved in conversations with Rep. Taylor about the roadway designation.
Vernon Bailey
Marine veteran and American Legion Post 383 commander who called the designation 'a long time coming' and thanked those who supported the measure.
Sherman Moore
Commander of VFW Post 3337 who said the roadway designation reflects appreciation for veterans' service.
What they’re saying
“The Veterans have made valuable contributions to our country and made great sacrifices; so they are worthy of this recognition for their service.”
— Sylvia Taylor, State Representative (lobservateur.com)
“We need to really honor and reflect on the sacrifice from our veterans every single day.”
— Jaclyn Hotard, St. John the Baptist Parish President (lobservateur.com)
“It's not just a label. It's a reflection of life dedication and service.”
— Sherman Moore, VFW Post 3337 Commander (lobservateur.com)
What’s next
The parish plans to hold its annual Veterans Luncheon in July around Independence Day to further recognize veterans and active-duty service members from the community.
The takeaway
This roadway renaming is a meaningful gesture that demonstrates St. John the Baptist Parish's commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of its local veterans. It serves as a lasting tribute that will raise awareness and appreciation for the veteran community.
