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Columns

Hemelt: Turtle bonfire, other delights lighting up another Christmas Eve

The coolest snapping turtle in St. John the Baptist Parish is just days away from going up in flames. Conceived and then created by the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 23, 2017 12:04 am

LaPlace

Sheriff Office: Letter to Santa promotion OK despite sex offender

LAPLACE — A LaPlace woman who encouraged local families and children to stop by her home and drop off “letters to Santa” in a designated ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:11 am

LaPlace

ATM skimmers wanted after credit union targeted

LAPLACE — An unknown number of St. John the Baptist Parish consumers recently fell victim to a first in the area — ATM debit card ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:06 am

Columns

Hemelt: Birthday wishes come true with a new(ish) car

My sister gave me a car for my birthday last week and, in the process, just about saved my world. It’s a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:03 am

Education

Photo feature: Christmas Card creators celebrated

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by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:02 am

BREAKING NEWS

Suspect IDed in Garyville armed robbery; police say he is armed & dangerous

GARYVILLE — Police identified a man with local ties they say is responsible for robbing three gas stations this week, including a gunpoint altercation in ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, December 15, 2017 1:35 pm

LaPlace

St. John Sheriff’s Office arrests report: 12/7 – 12/10

12/7 Rohaynee R. Jones, 20, 522 Louisiana Ave., Lake Arthur, violation of probation/parole Jennifer Vicknair Catoire, 38, 203 E. 16th St., Reserve, possession of xanax ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12:01 am

High School Sports

Trust & family cited in Rams victory that was dunked in ‘sea of blue’

EDGARD — The final two minutes of Thursday’s state championship contest against Kentwood were the longest of West St. John coach Brandon Walters’ life. It ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12:01 am

LaPlace

Tipster leads to fatal hit & run arrest

RESERVE — A tip from the community led to the overnight Friday apprehension and arrest of a St. John Parish man linked to the Nov. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:13 am

High School Sports

West St. John Rams look to peak in 1A State Championship Game

EDGARD — The Rams have won nine straight games, a streak that dates back to a 61-6 Sept. 29 victory over White Castle. West St. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:02 am

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