Editorials
April means spring cleaning in St. John the Baptist Parish
A dozen people posed for a group picture March 18 outside the River Region Chamber of Commerce in ... Read more
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Garyville
Tornado still felt by many month after storm
LAPLACE — Residents are still reeling following the impact of an F1 tornado that ripped through St. John ... Read more
Editorials
District’s facility lease plan shared with Board
We applaud the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board for reviewing and publicly stating the School District’s ... Read more
Edgard
Reserve man receives 32 years for manslaughter plea
EDGARD — Kevin Alexander, 22, of Reserve, pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week, receiving a sentence of more ... Read more
Lifestyle
Story time is fun time
LAPLACE — Numerous families and preschool children gathered Wednesday morning at the central library in LaPlace for story ... Read more
Editorials
District champ fight lasts past soccer season
Sports allegiance and support run deep in our community. Never is that more obvious than in the fandom ... Read more
Edgard
School closures announced in St. John Parish; sandbags available
RESERVE — Due to the threat of severe weather, all schools in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public ... Read more
High School Sports
Riverside defeats Country Day, on to state finals
Riverside Academy defeated district rival Country Day 71-52 Wednesday night to advance to its seventh straight Class 2A ... Read more
Edgard
St. John Parish voters back Clinton, Trump
LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish voters followed the pattern of participants statewide in choosing candidates during ... Read more