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News

St. John’s finest recognized at Officer of the Year Banquet

RESERVE — St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office employees uncovered fraudulent prescription drug rings, saved lives with ... Read more

Lifestyle

The Medicine Shoppe turns 40: Personal service sets business apart in big box pharmacy marketplace

LAPLACE — The Medicine Shoppe’s roots in LaPlace trace back to 1979, when at least six or seven ... Read more

News

Give the gift of a magical prom to a teenager in need

LAPLACE — Aneka Moll of LaPlace wanted a better use for the formal dresses stocked in her closet, ... Read more

News

Fire destroys family’s Reserve home: “How could I start over at 80 years old?”

(Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct address for donations to be dropped off.) ... Read more

Sports

Lady Comets advance in playoffs; looking for redemption against Newman

LAPLACE — The St. Charles Catholic girls soccer team proved coach Travis Trepagnier wrong Friday evening when they ... Read more

Education

Looks Bright: WSJE 5th grader Cydnee Lewis already showing signs of leadership

EDGARD — Fifth grader Cydnee Lewis’ leadership skills stretch beyond her years, evidenced by peer support and participation ... Read more

News

St. John Library Director steps down; takes new role in system

LAPLACE — Trina Smith recently moved from director to children’s librarian within the St. John the Baptist Parish ... Read more

Lifestyle

Photo gallery: Ann Taylor named officer of the year; detective saved juvenile from brink of death

RESERVE — Det. Sgt. Ann Taylor is known at the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office for ... Read more

News

St. John eyes May for water meter upgrade; administrators accepting bids this month for $6M project

LAPLACE — Relief from inflated water bills could come as early as August for some LaPlace residents, St. ... Read more

Sports

Longtime SCC coach Frank Monica selected for Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish native Frank Monica knew he was stepping into a lifetime of ... Read more