Local

2 men, including 1 St. John officer, arrested for child pornography

LAPLACE — Two local men, including one St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office employee, were arrested for…

Storm Stories

Hurricane preparedness tips

LAPLACE – Many Louisiana residents have been through repeated storms throughout their lives, sometimes sheltering in place, other…

Health

COVID-19 infections declining (again) in St. John

LAPLACE – The COVID-19 epidemic is showing signs of declining again in August in St. John Parish, with…

Lifestyle

Lions Club presents service award

LAPLACE — LaPlace Lions Club President Lance Bonadona recently presented Morgan Williams and Jenna Necaise with the 2020…

News Main

Ham radio operator reflects on Hurricane Katrina 15 years later

LAPLACE — Most ham radio operators have an innate desire to help people impacted by disasters, according to…

News

Candidates for Division C Judge share platforms

LAPLACE — Incumbent Division C Judge Sterling Snowdy will face challengers Eric Carter and DaShawn Hayes in the…

Business

Council denies Elvina rezoning

(Editor’s Note: This story was updated since its first publication to correctly reflect the number of Council members…

Storm Stories

Locals extend welcome, shelter & kindness to Laura evacuees

LAPLACE — The St. John the Baptist Parish community rolled out a red carpet of hospitality to more…

Z - Newsletter Sports

Keenan Gauff sets senior year goals

LAPLACE — St. Charles Catholic senior Keenan Gauff rides a bicycle alongside his grandfather every morning to stay…

LaPlace

Supplies needed for Hurricane Laura; St. John parish and United Way partner

President Hotard announces partnership with St. John United Way to collect supplies for residents impacted by Hurricane Laura.…