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LaPlace

“Just completely butchered this guy” – Local man attacked with machete

LAPLACE — Juan Carlos Ramos didn’t have much to say after members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested him Saturday in St. Bernard ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:13 am

LaPlace

No one talking weeks after targeted LaPlace gunfire

LAPLACE — The code of street silence has effectively halted investigation into a July shooting that left a man wounded during a daylight LaPlace shooting ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, August 11, 2018 12:13 am

Columns

Hemelt: Edgard writer’s new book details victory over stress

Gail Comminie suffered three strokes between Oct. 28, 2013 and Jan. 9, 2014. She said the second stroke put her in a wheelchair and left ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, August 11, 2018 12:04 am

Education

Fifth Ward leader resigns days before school starts, assistant principal promoted

RESERVE — Students at one of the more challenged locations of St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools were dealt a blow this week when ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 12:11 am

Columns

Hemelt: College teacher uses raps, faith to inspire others

Dr. Ernest Ricks recently addressed his students at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Ga., in preparation of an upcoming project. It was a normal classroom ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, August 4, 2018 12:19 am

Lifestyle

Photo Feature: Local student eyes career in space

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by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 12:16 am

Columns

Hemelt: 10-year-old future astronaut gives back with backpacks

Rashod Saul wants to turn his small-scale “Shod’s Corner” hustle into the full-fledged “Rashod Industries.” “We’re going to hire scientists and police to make robots ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 28, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Public Schools finances challenged; finance committee expected to address concerns

RESERVE — Salary consideration for administrators and expenses versus revenue are expected to be discussed in detail during the next St. John the Baptist Parish ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:14 am

Edgard

Use of ‘uprising’ questioned as racially insensitive

EDGARD — An impassioned discussion about spending and transparency within St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools ramped up when the superintendent demanded a school ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:12 am

Education

Interim principals for Lake Pontchartrain, ESJ Preparatory replace summer departures

RESERVE — Two of the parish’s most successful public school principals recently accepted promotions out of parish, leaving openings at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary and East ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 21, 2018 12:10 am

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