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St. John Parish arrests report 12/27 – 12/29

12/27 Rupert F. Morgan, 37, 372 W. 5th St., LaPlace, three counts of contempt of court – felony Edward ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: LaPlace family embraces season of giving

How did you spend your Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays? I did my best to focus on others ... Read more

LaPlace

State Police: D.A. to make fatal wreck charge call

LAPLACE — The D.A.’s office will decide if criminal charges are warranted following a fatal wreck this month ... Read more

LaPlace

Attempted murder charges dropped: February trial set for second suspect

LAPLACE — One plea bargain has been reached and a trial set following the 2015 Memorial Day shooting ... Read more

LaPlace

Denka officials clarify recent Council claims

LAPLACE — The figure is more accurately stated at just more than $17 million. Denka Performance Elastomer Plant ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Community invests bigtime in local education

There is really no better text than the Bible to find words of wisdom (whether you are religious ... Read more

LaPlace

Funding drive underway after 24-year-old killed in crash

LAPLACE — A funding drive is underway to pay for the funeral costs associated with the tragic death ... Read more

Lifestyle

Graphic artist designs lighthouse tribute license plate

LAPLACE — Samantha Goodwin wants to save and preserve the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse. The effort she’s helping to ... Read more

Garyville

3 arrested following Garyville General Store armed robbery

GARYVILLE — Garyville General Store has been in Gene Duhe’s family for approximately 30 years. He is there ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Justified concerns fuel emissions watch, changes in St. John

Should we be concerned after what was clearly stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? “The top 6 ... Read more