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LaPlace

2 charged with homicide in fatal wreck

RESERVE — Both drivers in a fatal December wreck that claimed the life of a 24-year-old local woman are facing homicide charges. The 7-month-old investigation ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:20 am

Columns

Hemelt: Stephanie Wilking Park rehabilitation needed

Stephanie Wilking Park in LaPlace has been the subject of recent community concern. Neighborhood residents say teenager and young adult loitering is leading to drug ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:03 am

Edgard

Charo Bossier-Holden joins School Board full-time

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish voters will be weighing in on two elections during the October Statewide & Municipal Elections period; however, the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 12:09 am

Columns

Hemelt: Hazardous collection brings in tons

A record 68 tons of disposables were collected in St. John the Baptist and St. Charles Parishes during this year’s Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:03 am

Lifestyle

Parish Council members mount recreation push for Community Center

LAPLACE — Should it be a recreation building, soundstage or convention center? St. John the Baptist Parish Council members and administrators have grappled for years ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 12:02 am

Edgard

Denka, DuPont targeted in St. John lawsuit

LAPLACE — Thirteen St. John the Baptist Parish residents, including Parish Councilman Larry Sorapuru, are seeking legal action to reduce chloroprene emissions from a LaPlace ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 8, 2017 12:13 am

Garyville

LaDOTD, sheriff talk I-10 & I-55 safety

LAPLACE — Interstate speed reductions can be considered via request for a study, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The issue of ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 8, 2017 12:12 am

Columns

Hemelt: Deadly crashes draw focus to wreck scene responders

An alarming number of wreck scene responders have been injured or killed in St. John the Baptist Parish and surrounding roadways in recent months, focusing ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 8, 2017 12:03 am

Edgard

Fireworks contract extension denied; Council judging celebration this year for renewal

RESERVE — Monday night’s fireworks show in St. John the Baptist Parish will be under the microscope of more than just community revelers. “I’m not ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 1, 2017 12:15 am

Edgard

Parish mulls $6 million water meter fix

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish administrators and Council members are considering upgrading St. John’s water system or replacing it altogether. The difference in ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, July 1, 2017 12:13 am

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