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LaPlace

2 charged with homicide in fatal wreck

RESERVE — Both drivers in a fatal December wreck that claimed the life of a 24-year-old local woman ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Stephanie Wilking Park rehabilitation needed

Stephanie Wilking Park in LaPlace has been the subject of recent community concern. Neighborhood residents say teenager and ... Read more

Edgard

Charo Bossier-Holden joins School Board full-time

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish voters will be weighing in on two elections during the October ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Hazardous collection brings in tons

A record 68 tons of disposables were collected in St. John the Baptist and St. Charles Parishes during ... Read more

Lifestyle

Parish Council members mount recreation push for Community Center

LAPLACE — Should it be a recreation building, soundstage or convention center? St. John the Baptist Parish Council ... Read more

Edgard

Denka, DuPont targeted in St. John lawsuit

LAPLACE — Thirteen St. John the Baptist Parish residents, including Parish Councilman Larry Sorapuru, are seeking legal action ... Read more

Garyville

LaDOTD, sheriff talk I-10 & I-55 safety

LAPLACE — Interstate speed reductions can be considered via request for a study, according to the Louisiana Department ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Deadly crashes draw focus to wreck scene responders

An alarming number of wreck scene responders have been injured or killed in St. John the Baptist Parish ... Read more

Edgard

Fireworks contract extension denied; Council judging celebration this year for renewal

RESERVE — Monday night’s fireworks show in St. John the Baptist Parish will be under the microscope of ... Read more

Edgard

Parish mulls $6 million water meter fix

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish administrators and Council members are considering upgrading St. John’s water system ... Read more

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