LaPlace
Egan-Ochsner Home Health serves the River Parishes
LAPLACE — Egan-Ochsner Home Health of the River Parishes combines a vast network of resources with the family-friendly feel locals have come to love over ...
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Reserve couple leaves legacy of service in the community
(Editor’s note 6/23/21: This story has been updated since first publication.) RESERVE — More than one year has ...
SJSO participates in SHINE program
LAPLACE — St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, School Resource Officers Lt. Chasity Sanford and Sgt. Larry Williams ...
8-year-old donates birthday money to help local cancer patients
GARYVILLE — Given the choice between receiving birthday presents and donating to a charity, 8-year-old Lilly Graves opted ...
From Howard University to law school: LaPlace native Kennedy Gerard pursues future in healthcare policy
LAPLACE — Growing up in St. John the Baptist Parish, Kennedy Gerard didn’t realize that going to the ...
Opinion
St. John Sheriff’s Officers “Protecting our precious seniors”
The duties of the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office go beyond its core responsibility of law enforcement. Enhancing the lives of the ...
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Former asbestos contractor sentenced for theft of federal program funds
NEW ORLEANS -– U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Marc A. Victoriano “Victoriano”, age 46, of Covington, Louisiana, was sentenced today before United States District ...
by Special to, Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:11 am
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SJSO calls for service 06/23
Daily CFS Press Release Printed on June 24, 2021 CFS Date Time Incident # Location Street City Nature of Call 103L Total: 1 6/23/21 0:22 ...
by Special to, Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:50 am
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New Orleans man sentenced after being convicted by a federal trial jury for being a felon in possession of firearms
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on June 22, 2021, the Honorable Greg A. Guidry sentenced Damien Justin, age 43, ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:22 pm
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New Orleans man sentenced for distributing heroin which resulted in the death of buyer
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jaron Bias, age 29, of New Orleans, was sentenced on June 16, 2021 after pleading guilty to ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:45 pm
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Louisiana’s experimental whooping crane population continues to make progress during 2021 breeding season
Patience has paid off for one of Louisiana’s female whooping cranes that was a part of the initial population from 2011The female crane, designated L7-11, ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:51 pm
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LDWF, LAWFF to hold new mini becoming an outdoors woman workshops – Louisiana Style!
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) will hold the first Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:11 pm
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LDWF clarifies new Lifetime License Structure after recent Legislative Session
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received a large volume of calls regarding the future of their lifetime licenses in the wake ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:36 pm
LaPlace
SJSO arrest reports from 6/21-6/22
The Information Is Provided Pursuant To The Public Records Act. Nothing Contained Herein Is Intended To Imply Or Infer The Guilt Or Wrongdoing Of Any ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:44 am
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SCSO arrests 06/23
ARRESTEE: Brumfield, Keith E, Jr., 29, Male- 3012 Cambridge Drive Laplace, LA LOCATION: St. Rose Avenue in St. Rose, LA DATE: June 22, 2021 ITEM ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 8:32 am
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Gov. Edwards Vetoes Senate Bill 156 from the 2021 Regular Session
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed Senate Bill 156 authored by Sen. Beth Mizell during the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. The bill, known ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:17 am
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Ascension Parish man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses
NEW ORLEANS –U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on June 15, 2021, Percel Gomez, age 39, from Ascension Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced to time served ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:13 am
LaPlace
Laplace man pleads guilty to violations of The Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that Eli Juan Moore, age 25, a resident of LaPlace, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on June 17, 2021 to ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:47 am
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SJSO calls for service 06/21
Daily CFS Press Release Printed on June 23, 2021 CFS Date Time Incident # Location Street City Nature of Call 103D Total: 1 6/22/21 14:09 ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:40 am
Opinion
Fighting the battle of weeds, weeds & more weeds
Summer is definitely here, and the weeds are growing like wildfire. Just about everywhere you look you see weeds in some form or fashion. Weeding ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
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Congressman Graves reflects on West Shore Levee progress
RESERVE — The groundbreaking for the construction of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee Project, initially scheduled for June 21 at the Reserve Relief Boat ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
LaPlace
River Region Chamber collecting items for new teachers
LAPLACE — The River Region chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with local businesses to welcome new teachers to St. James, St. Charles and ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
God gives us solutions
The Pledge of Allegiance states that we are one nation under God with liberty and justice for all. I remember while raising a family we ...
by Harold Keller, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
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Registration open for ‘Shot At A Million’ in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — Starting at noon today, Louisianans can register for their Shot At A Million, a campaign totaling $2.3 million in cash and scholarship giveaways ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Ask Rusty – Understanding survivor’s benefits
Dear Rusty: When my father passed away and we went to update my mother’s Social Security benefits, a question arose that I was confused by. We ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
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Graves’ Bill to restore Lake Pontchartrain Passes the U.S. House
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves’ bill to advance restoration of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin passed through the U.S. House today. H.R. 1921 provides federal support for ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Louisiana Power wins 1st in World Series
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Louisiana Power 9U baseball team dominated at the 2021 Gulf Coast World Series and returned home with a championship ring. ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
The future of Alzheimer’s treatment is here
The approval of the drug aducanumab on June 7 by the Food & Drug Administration marked a new phase in the fight against Alzheimer’s. ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Marriages & the test of time
When I was younger – late teens and early twenties – I would cry at weddings. The beautiful dresses, flowers and vows would bring me ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
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Get ready for the unexpected with a disaster go bag
Jolted awake at 3 a.m. by a neighbor’s urgent knocking, Aaron and Jacqueline Pate were greeted by a horrifying sight — flames encroached on their ...
by Special to, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
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St. John Theatre announces cast of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
RESERVE — After a yearlong intermission, St. John Theatre is excited to be back on stage and producing a summer musical. Actors, singers, dancers, musicians and ...