Author: Stephen Hemelt - Page 62 | L'Observateur

LaPlace

Murdered teenager was working on successful growth, principal says

LAPLACE — Tory Horton worked throughout his ninth grade year to better himself. Horton and East St. John ... Read more

Edgard

Louisiana Premier Charter School accelerates St. John push

RESERVE — Louisiana Premier Charter School leaders, undeterred by the School Board’s recent denial of their operation application, ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Avoid taking on back-to-school stress this month

It’s officially back-to-school time in the River Parishes. That means expected and unexpected challenges, nothing new for St. ... Read more

LaPlace

Contractor says Belle Terre pond work done

LAPLACE — The contractor hired by St. John the Baptist Parish to clean overgrowth in the ponds and ... Read more

Edgard

Locals not filling jobs; Workforce development key to opportunities

LAPLACE — There are job opportunities in the River Parishes, and there are plenty of people in the ... Read more

LaPlace

Parish, Belle Terre at odds over pond cleaning

LAPLACE — An agreement struck between Belle Terre Country Club and St. John the Baptist Parish Government to ... Read more

Lifestyle

Tractor Supply eyes September opening

LAPLACE — Tractor Supply Company leaders say they are always looking for potential new store locations that are ... Read more

LaPlace

Woman bit, robbed at gunpoint of cell phone

LAPLACE — A local woman was robbed at gunpoint and bit during an altercation that started as a ... Read more

Columns

Hemelt: Violent possibilities rush in new normal of active shooter drills

It’s morning in St. John the Baptist Parish — do you know your location’s active shooter plan? You ... Read more

LaPlace

2 arrested after graduation party shooting; 4 guns used

LAPLACE — Two arrests have been made, and police are looking for two more possible suspects as they ... Read more