Stephen Hemelt, Author at L'Observateur - Page 49 of 89

Education

SCHOOL CHANGE: Grade shifts sought at Fifth Ward, East St. John Elementary

RESERVE — When 10-year-old Yamil Lopez spoke up Thursday evening, he expressed his concern directly to St. John the Baptist Parish School District Superintendent Kevin ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:13 am

Columns

Hemelt: St. John Parish delivers for top driver

There are times somebody else says it better. When lifelong LaPlace resident Paige Galiano speaks about Dave Dantin, it’s best to let her words explain ... Read more

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

Local

Whitney Plantation opens lines for learning for Black History Month

WALLACE — Courtni Becnel is from Edgard and has family from Wallace. For her, the history at Whitney Plantation is her own. “I am from ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:15 am

LaPlace

Registrar of Voters appointment questioned by some Council members

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish Council members’ recent approval of a new Registrar of Voters included three nominations, two contested votes and some ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:14 am

LaPlace

Jack says he’s ready to take on Registrar duties

LAPLACE — Russell Jack, a longtime St. John the Baptist Parish School Board member, is ready for his newest challenge — Registrar of Voters. Parish ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:10 am

Columns

Hemelt: Something special brewing with new Louisiana pageant

Robin Abrams wants to make dreams come true for girls and young ladies with special needs. Her vision calls for a network of beauty pageants ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 28, 2017 12:03 am

LaPlace

LaPlace’s Trinity Jacobs, 13, wins ‘Very Special’ title

HAMMOND — Trinity Jacobs may not be the most vocal girl, but the LaPlace 13-year-old sure does know how to make an entrance. With the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 12:12 am

LaPlace

Meter reader’s drug dealing arrest adds to St. John headache

LAPLACE — Higher than usual water bills and timely service are ongoing concerns for residents in St. John the Baptist Parish. No one wanted additional ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 12:10 am

LaPlace

‘It was very gruesome with multiple body parts’

LAPLACE — As a veteran of the St. John the Baptist Parish Coroner’s Office for three decades, Dr. Christy Montegut has examined many dead bodies. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2017 12:11 am

Edgard

School Board candidates pitch voters on passion, qualifications

LAPLACE — A pair of St. John the Baptist Parish Public School parents and LaPlace residents are vying to represent District 10 by fulfilling the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2017 12:09 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus