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Columns

Hemelt: Andouille Festival can’t be measured entirely off profit margin

Near the Fourth of July each year, St. John the Baptist Parish Government puts on two events for community benefit and appreciation. The first is ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:03 am

Columns

Hemelt: $115K contract to support 3 principals comes under spotlight

St. John the Baptist Parish School Board members are considering a $115,000 investment in principal coaching at three schools that is slated to run for ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 16, 2019 12:26 am

LaPlace

“Extremely dangerous” “minor criminal organization” takes wild ride through St. John

LAPLACE — How they got together is still unknown, but the violence they inflicted on an unsuspecting St. John the Baptist Parish, authorities said, will ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 16, 2019 12:13 am

Education

Frustration between Louisiana Premier Charter, St. John School Board plays out

RESERVE — Simmering tensions that have long bubbled beneath the surface between Louisiana Premier Charter and St. John the Baptist Parish School Board members came ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 16, 2019 12:09 am

LaPlace

4 suspects linked to 2 St. John armed robberies

LAPLACE — Police said four people orchestrated two armed robberies Tuesday night in St. John the Baptist Parish. St. John Sheriff’s Office detectives are actively ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 1:30 pm

Columns

Tregre: St. John parade krewes deliver fun, safe experiences

Finally parade season comes to a close. Krewes of Towapasha, DuMonde and newcomer Dage’ ran as smoothly as we hoped. The parade on Sunday was ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, March 11, 2019 12:02 am

Columns

Hemelt: Mardi Gras 2019 was a success

If Mardi Gras is the greatest free party on Earth, then my family certainly got its money’s worth in St. John the Baptist Parish. As ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, March 11, 2019 12:01 am

Education

American Flag retirement ceremony open to community

RESERVE — “Please join us as we honor our Flag,” organizers say, for a flag retirement ceremony this month at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home. Community ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 9, 2019 1:00 am

Garyville

Local man accused of raping girl, 13, convicted for sex offender registration

EDGARD — A Garyville man arrested last year for the rape of a juvenile is expected to be sentenced next month in connection to a ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 9, 2019 12:12 am

High School Sports

Unselfish play revives lost season; RA’s strong close ends in semifinals defeat, 79-63

RESERVE — When Riverside Academy lost to University Lab by 10 points on Jan. 18, it dropped the Rebels’ record to an uncharacteristic 6-12. Riverside ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, March 8, 2019 1:00 pm

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