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Edgard

Dogfighting charges dropped; evidence taken from dead man fails trial burden

EDGARD — Prosecutors dropped dogfighting charges against three Garyville men after video evidence found on a dead man could not be authenticated in court. Insufficient ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, September 15, 2018 12:12 am

Garyville

Witness/victim requests armed robbery case dismissal

EDGARD — Following the request of a local witness to withdraw charges, prosecutors dropped criminal cases against a St. John Parish man arrested earlier this ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, September 15, 2018 12:11 am

Columns

Hemelt: Pink Dat hair day supports fight against cancer

Jessica LeBouef has worked part time for six years with Judy’s Salon Central in St. John Parish, a job that puts her into contact with ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, September 15, 2018 12:04 am

East St. John

Large crowd expected for ESJH’s home game against McDonogh 35

RESERVE — The scene was quite memorable Sept. 29, 2017, when more than 3,000 fans and supporters packed Joe Keller Memorial Stadium for a revived ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:23 am

High School Sports

Roundup: WSJH & ESJH eye second victories; Riverside faces Rummel

• West St. John High (1-1) is getting ready for a rare 2018 home game, hosting the Bonnabel Bruins (1-1) this week in Edgard. Bonnabel ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:22 am

Local

ESJH increases officer presence after ‘senseless fighting’

RESERVE — Law enforcement, school and central office staff are working to increase security on the East St. John High School campus following a bout ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:10 am

Columns

Hemelt: It’s time to honor “Big Scott” for his many years of service to St. John

Harold J. Roussel Sr. was a man of action and opinion. The longtime St. John bus driver, known to many as “Big Scott,” was born ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, September 8, 2018 12:04 am

LaPlace

Parish Council ponies up for St. John code compliance

LAPLACE — Making up-front, monthly payments of more than $23,000 to South Central Planning & Development Commission is not a gratuitous donation of public funds, ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:13 am

Education

SJSO: Student arrested with stolen gun at ESJH

RESERVE — Police said a student found with a firearm on the East St. John High campus possessed a stolen gun. A computer check showed ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:12 am

High School Sports

Comets traveling to suped-up Destrehan High

LAPLACE — St. Charles Catholic started the 2018 football season with a hard-fought 14-7 home win over the much larger Chalmette Owls. Unfortunately for Comets ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:02 am

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