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Columns

Hemelt: Discover the River Region’s amazing stories in 2019 Profile, available now

Our community gumbo continues to amaze. I was born and raised in and around Lake Pontchartrain but only lucky enough to join the River Region ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12:11 am

Local

“We saw their fear” – 2 guns used in killing of Reserve man

RESERVE — The community surrounding Northwest First Street in Reserve is small and close-knit, authorities said, and the neighbors were naturally shaken up when one ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 2, 2019 12:14 am

LaPlace

Cool cash just for reading L’Observateur

LAPLACE — Valerie Walker of LaPlace walked out of L’Observateur’s office in LaPlace with an extra $50. She took home the cash Wednesday afternoon as ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 2, 2019 12:13 am

LaPlace

Attempted murder arrest ends in gun possession plea

EDGARD — A local man arrested two years ago for attempted murder was sentenced to a decade in jail for illegal possession of a firearm. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 12:15 am

BREAKING NEWS

Already in jail, Reserve man charged with second degree murder

RESERVE — A 23-year-old local man, already behind bars for a stolen gun and unauthorized entry, is now facing a murder charge, linked to the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 1:25 pm

Edgard

Convicted of 2nd degree murder, LaPlace man faces life in prison

EDGARD — Samantha Griffin, 46, worked landlord and rent-collecting duties at an apartment complex in the 300 block of East Airline Highway in LaPlace, police ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 23, 2019 12:14 am

LaPlace

St. John sheriff, assessor, coroner & clerk of court talk election plans

LAPLACE — The elected seat holders for sheriff, assessor, coroner and clerk of court in St. John the Baptist Parish have one thing in common: ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 23, 2019 12:12 am

Education

School Board, Louisiana Premier Charter clash over proposed St. John Parish opening

RESERVE — Schoolhouse leaders with Louisiana Premier Charter and the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board are butting heads about the Charter’s potential opening ... Read more

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

Columns

Hemelt: It’s time for face-to-face charter school discussion

It’s beyond time for members of the St. John Parish School Board and leaders with Louisiana Premier Charter to sit down in a room together ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 16, 2019 12:02 am

Education

Stand alone STEM principal search underway in St. John

RESERVE — The past and future of the STEM high school program are under review as major developments are expected in the coming months. St. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 12:15 am

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