LaPlace
Vital self-defense skills class open for women
LAPLACE — Women of all ages are encouraged to enroll in the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s ... Read more
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Health
Giving Back: John Swafford leads meal service for 1,700
LAPLACE — Fifteen years ago, John Swafford Jr. was preparing to throw out his Thanksgiving leftovers when his ... Read more
LaPlace
St. Charles Catholic tower highlights service, 9/11 victim
LAPLACE — St. Charles Catholic High School’s newly constructed Knights of Columbus tower promotes service on local and ... Read more
Education
Catholic education valued: Siblings funding their tuition
LAPLACE — When Ethan and Ellie Nelson’s mother told them their family couldn’t afford tuition at St. Charles ... Read more
Lifestyle
Physical & Emotional Care: Fresenius Kidney Care brings personalized treatment to LaPlace
LAPLACE — Dialysis patients who come to the new Fresenius Kidney Care facility in LaPlace receive individualized treatment ... Read more
Sports
GSmith Motorsports wins national award
ST. ROSE — Brothers Glen and Gary Smith grew up near the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles ... Read more
Edgard
LOOKS BRIGHT: Self-proclaimed ‘class clown’ finding voice as a student leader
EDGARD — Re’Sean Baker of Edgard, an eighth grader at West St. John High School, is a self-declared ... Read more
LaPlace
High-profile Netflix shooting displaces Lions; Civic club says move made in St. John’s best interest
LAPLACE — A Netflix production slated to film this spring in St. John the Baptist Parish is expected ... Read more
Entertainment
Get your skates on: LaPlace Skate Center prioritizes affordability, safety
LAPLACE — Seeing a need for more family-oriented recreation in St. John the Baptist Parish, Nolan Noel Sr. ... Read more
High School Sports
Riverside Rebels basketball starts strong
RESERVE — Riverside Academy boy’s basketball team members came into 2017-18 experienced and eager to redeem themselves after ... Read more