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LaPlace

Chloroprene emissions concern many; State official addresses ‘fear mongering,’ cancer questions

LAPLACE — Accusations of fear mongering and information withholding continue to pepper St. John the Baptist Parish conversations regarding LaPlace chloroprene emissions that may be ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:11 am

Edgard

Fresh off election victory Jeff Perilloux readies for first day as judge Jan. 1

  LAPLACE — Jeff Perilloux will be a St. John the Baptist Parish judge in less than four weeks. He assumes the duties of 40th ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:10 am

Edgard

St. John Public Schools employees can expect raises; Voters narrowly pass .25% sales tax hike

LAPLACE — All St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools employees — teachers and support staff — are expected to see raises when the School ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:05 am

LaPlace

Election Day: Pick your judge, tax, senator

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish voters have the final say on a number of issues as polls are open from 6 a.m. to ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:14 am

Education

Mitchell joining School Board; Outgoing District 10’s Nicholas offers goodbyes

LAPLACE — Rodney B. Nicholas, noted by his colleagues on the St. John the Baptist School Board for his strong will and outspoken approach, was ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:13 am

Columns

Hemelt: Stay alert because holidays come with special scams

Don’t believe your caller ID. Law enforcement officers will tell you technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the names ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:03 am

Local

District 10 School Board election set: Interim member announcement expected Thursday

RESERVE — The election to permanently replace departing St. John the Baptist Parish Public School Board Member Rodney B. Nicholas is scheduled for March 25. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Pin Oak leaders pledge to put Mt. Airy on map after $100M investment

MT. AIRY — Pin Oak Holdings announced a $100 million equity investment in its operations, seemingly clearing the way for growth within its operations. Pin ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:03 am

Columns

Hemelt: West St. John High football players finish as winners

Brandon Walters was pretty honest with me when we talked this week. As head football coach for West St. John High School, he is used ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 3, 2016 12:04 am

Edgard

School tax about teachers: Superintendent says revenue needed for staff retention

LAPLACE — There are many factors that impact how well students learn in a classroom, but Kevin George stressed the biggest is having effective teachers. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 12:12 am

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