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LaPlace

LaPlace woman dies in I-10 crash

LAPLACE — One local woman was killed and another hospitalized following a collision on Interstate 10, authorities said. ... Read more

Edgard

Queen Sugar enjoys sweet home with local filming

LAPLACE — The two-night season premiere of Queen Sugar was the talk of the entertainment industry Tuesday and ... Read more

Garyville

Levee path provides smooth options for exercise, bikers

RESERVE — Julia Remondet remembers conversations with her mom from years ago when they talked about train rides ... Read more

Lifestyle

FRIEND IN FLOOD RELIEF: St. John helping St. Helena Parish recover

GREENSBURG — August’s torrential rains and flooding devastated a large section of Southeast Louisiana, including the sometimes-overlooked St. ... Read more

Edgard

St. John Voters eye next judge; election to replace Becnel Nov. 8

LAPLACE — An election challenge from Rob Snyder Jr. failed, according to the clerk of court’s office, leaving ... Read more

LaPlace

Photo feature: AOL student leaders ready for year ahead

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Local

Violence, crack sales linked to Reserve ‘gang,’ police say

RESERVE — Five Reserve men are part of a larger crime operation trafficking in crack sales through violence ... Read more

Lifestyle

LPE availability leaves school schedule in flux

LAPLACE — There is a time crunch to opening Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School that may force some or ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Remembering the people just as crucial as the tragedies

Haley Moore, Taylor Friloux, Tory Horton and Spencer Chauvin. Before this year, I couldn’t come up with a ... Read more

LaPlace

2 arrested for murder after fatal LaPlace overdose

LAPLACE — A suspected drug dealer and drug buyer are facing murder charges following a fatal overdose this ... Read more