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LaPlace

Sheriff details No. 1 law enforcement concern for St. John in 2018

LAPLACE — ‘Drugs.’ That’s how Sheriff Mike Tregre answered when asked what his chief law enforcement concern was for St. John the Baptist Parish in ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:15 am

Education

Charter school not initially focusing on public school student recruitment

RESERVE — Louisiana Premier Charter School leaders will not target students currently enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools. Education officials with both ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:14 am

Columns

Hemelt: Schools in St. John pushed for best performance

It’s open house season in St. John the Baptist Parish. All schools — public, private and Catholic — are putting their best feet forward in ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:02 am

Education

St. John Parish charter school faces time crunch to open for August

LAPLACE — St. John Parish’s first charter school is facing a tight deadline to open this summer. Leaders with Louisiana Premier Charter School and St. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:15 am

LaPlace

Wife, son receive 30 years for husband’s killing

LAPLACE — A mother and son were ordered to serve more than 30 years in jail between them for their roles in the violent shooting ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 13, 2018 12:13 am

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 1/5 – 1/11

1/5 Fernando Gustavo Lanza, 26, 3129 N. Roman Ave., New Orleans, possession of hydrocodone (felony), possession with intent to distribute marijuana, taking contraband to/from penal ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 13, 2018 12:01 am

Columns

Hemelt: St. John charting needed path to water department improvement

When it comes to fixing the problematic local water meter system, St. John the Baptist Parish has a plan to get a plan. That might ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 6, 2018 12:04 am

LaPlace

Feeding the homeless: LaPlace-led effort impacts hundreds

NEW ORLEANS — The fifth annual Angotti “feed and warm the homeless” project culminated in the distribution of 232 hot meals and 228 backpacks of ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 6:48 am

Edgard

$65K study approved to streamline utilities; Councilman worries rushed effort will suggest rate hike

LAPLACE — St. John leaders are hoping a $65,000 study provides the parish a roadmap to financial stability across its utilities department, including critically needed ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:15 am

Columns

Hemelt: Rock in this New Year for 2 great causes

Oldies But Goodies are sure to keep the night rocking Sunday during a River Parishes party that rings in the New Year for a good ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:02 am

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