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Columns

Hemelt: Deputy, following example of his dad, helps couple in need

Grant Pierre Jr. knows what a good police officer looks like. He saw it first hand through his father, Grant Pierre Sr., who served for ... Read more

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

LaPlace

St. John Parish’s next Council member is …

LAPLACE — More than a year of turmoil and a rotation of representatives for residents in St. John the Baptist Parish District 7 is coming ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:11 am

High School Sports

St. Charles Catholic wins 2-0, advances to semifinals

LAPLACE — It’s definitely been a long season, according to Travis Trepagnier, and the St. Charles Catholic coach wouldn’t have it any other way. The ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:10 am

LaPlace

Drug dealing ends in jail time; only 25% of sentence may be served

LAPLACE — A Reserve man with a history of drug dealing offenses was sentenced to more than 10 years behind bars, but may only have ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:11 am

LaPlace

LaPlace teen killed in drug deal gone bad, sheriff says

LAPLACE — There are no rules in drug dealing. It’s a mantra shared by law enforcement locally and all over, one that can be used ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:10 am

LaPlace

Sheriff: ‘Miracle’ no one was hurt, killed during lunchtime kidnapping arrests

LAPLACE — The fact no one was hurt during the arrests of five suspects connected to a life-threatening abduction last week is something that amazes ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:14 am

Edgard

HEAD of the CLASS: Students of the Year celebrated

RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District 2017 District Students of the Year are Norshelys Lopez, Christopher Taylor and Paige Edler. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:11 am

Local

‘Greater Tuna’ looks to hook local crowds

RESERVE — The best part for Kendel D. Smith is seeing audience members let their guards down and have fun. “Honest to goodness, the fun ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:10 am

Lifestyle

‘Our hidden gem of Peavine’: Quality of life, parish economics boost with boat launch improvements

An extended walking path, new lighting, improved parking and a dredged channel for safer boating are highlights of an upgraded Peavine Boat Launch in LaPlace. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:03 am

LaPlace

Sheriff: ‘Menaces to society’ arrested for armed robberies

LAPLACE — Described by the sheriff as “menaces to society,” two LaPlace men are facing armed robbery charges and accusations from authorities that they would ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:14 am

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