Entertainment
Helicopter bonfire takes flight in Lucy, keeps tradition soaring
LUCY — Damian August was standing on the levee near his Lucy home, preparing to construct a T-Rex ... Read more
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Sports
One-of-a-kind sumo & martial arts school opening in LaPlace
LAPLACE — Andre Coleman of LaPlace challenges the stereotype that sumo wrestling involves oversized men comically crashing into ... Read more
Lifestyle
New owners reimagine PJ’s Coffee in LaPlace
LAPLACE — PJ’s Coffee of LaPlace will be almost unrecognizable in 2019 with new ownership, an overhaul of ... Read more
Education
Looks Bright: ECW’s Angel Valles’ passion visible with work, successes
LAPLACE — Emily C. Watkins Elementary faculty and staff agree eighth grader Angel Valles is one of the ... Read more
News
Up to $150,000 in missing water billing? Councilman wants to explore recoup options
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish could be missing out on more than $150,000 in utilities billing ... Read more
News
Parish details water meter installation set for 2019
LAPLACE — The end of a multi-year struggle with inflated water bills is in sight, with installation of ... Read more
News
Goudia moves from Edgard to Secret Service
EDGARD — Humble beginnings in West St. John High School’s junior fireman program sparked a passion that led ... Read more
News
Wheels behind the meals: Swafford drives meal delivery for 1,900
LAPLACE — John Swafford Jr. is a quiet, soft-spoken gentleman, but his leadership ability is evident from the ... Read more
Sports
SCC grows stronger amid losing record: Coach says young talent signals hopeful future
LAPLACE — While a 2-8 record might not show it, first-year St. Charles Catholic basketball coach Brandi Adams ... Read more
Lifestyle
Educators receive bonuses: More than $340,000 delivered to teachers, principals
LAPLACE — Superintendent Kevin George felt like Santa Claus this week as he delivered big checks amounting to ... Read more