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Edgard

On Patrol: Traffic enforcement jumps in St. John Parish

LAPLACE — The traffic enforcement stalemate between St. John the Baptist Parish’s District Attorney and Sheriff is over. Those leaders said a series of meetings ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 12:12 am

LaPlace

Board shakes up poor performing Fifth Ward; New school breakdowns with ESJE are PreK-4 & 5-8

RESERVE — The elephant in the room, according to St. John the Baptist Parish Public School leaders, is Fifth Ward Elementary has been the district’s ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 18, 2017 12:12 am

Columns

Hemelt: WSJH students raise $30K for 1st time DC trip

Trenice Cooper says some of her future travel companions have never flown in a plane, and that aspect alone has a few of them nervous. The ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 18, 2017 12:03 am

LaPlace

Hurricane Isaac contractor fraud arrest made

LAPLACE — Hurricane Isaac struck St. John the Baptist Parish more than four years ago, and authorities are still working to strike back at those ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21 am

Lifestyle

Superintendent says arts program growth just beginning

RESERVE — In a few short years, music programs throughout St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools have grown from nothing into a nationally recognized ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:07 am

LaPlace

D.A., sheriff stalled over traffic detail enforcement

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish’s main players regarding increased traffic enforcement have exchanged proposals in hopes of restarting the dormant effort, but a ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:04 am

Columns

Hemelt: Austin & his family finding success despite autism

Staying adaptable is the default mode for the Kipp family. Chad and Heather have four children, and their oldest, 8-year-old Austin, has been diagnosed with ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:03 am

LaPlace

$500K theft accusation puts Baloney Funeral siblings at odds

LAPLACE — Brother has been pitted against sister in a St. John the Baptist Parish funeral home feud that has grown to include lawyers and ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:07 am

Edgard

Pizza robbery ends in jail for 1, charge against 2nd suspect dropped

EDGARD — The 2015 armed robbery of a pizza man in Reserve led to jail time, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:05 am

Columns

Hemelt: Health care for newly released offenders can benefit many

I would rather spend money on crime prevention, as opposed to shelling out after the fact for prosecution and incarceration. It’s also extremely important to note ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:03 am

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