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East St. John

ESJH basketball team relying on youth

RESERVE — For some coaches, losing eight seniors off a district championship basketball team would mean a lowering of expectations and a back-to-the-drawing board rebuilding ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:03 am

High School Sports

Lyons: LSU changes effecting local recruits

There’s a lot going on up the river these days, and I’m not just talking about the annual building of the bonfires. I’m talking about ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:01 am

LaPlace

Looks Bright: Olivia tops LEAP with perfect score

LAPLACE — When Olivia Reeves’ mom, Natalie, pulled her daughter aside to have a chat one day, little Olivia wasn’t sure what to expect. She ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:14 am

Lifestyle

CLEAR THE AIR: Year-old specialty LaPlace store taps into vaping popularity

LAPLACE  — While everyone knows there are bars, coffee bars and a brand new frozen yogurt bar in LaPlace, some folks know where there is ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:10 am

LaPlace

Grinches ruin Christmas laser lights

LAPLACE — Terri Jouty was thrilled when her husband came home one day with one of those fancy new motion laser lights to decorate their ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:10 am

Sports

SMITH TWINS REJOINED: Trenell gets call from Loyola Hall

LAPLACE — When Trenese Smith was inducted into the Loyola University Athletics Hall of Fame in January, no one was prouder than her twin sister, ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:02 am

LaPlace

TOY DRIVE: Still time to donate, participate in St. John event

LAPLACE — Growing up with a single mother, Eliza Eugene remembers how hard Christmas could be for her family. “My mom would tell us, ‘There ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:12 am

High School Sports

Connections lead former NBA great Mike Sanders to SCC

LAPLACE — Over the course of an 11-year career as a professional basketball player, Mike Sanders has traveled the world playing in the biggest arenas. ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:02 am

High School Sports

Lutcher wins 2nd straight title

LUTCHER — Lutcher head football coach Dwain Jenkins said he has no plans to retire after leading the Bulldogs to the Class 3A football state ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:01 am

Local

‘Brilliant,’ ‘model student’ eyes career helping others

RESERVE — Everyone who knows East St. John High School junior Joshua Gilliam say he usually is a quiet, introverted young fellow. “He’s very shy,” ... Read more

by Lori Lyons, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:15 am

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