Local

Can you hear me? Until new $2 million tower, the answer for police was sometimes “no”

MT. AIRY — Dead zones in emergency communications were a known concern for the Garyville region on St.…

LaPlace

Photo feature: SJSO steps up to fight child abuse

LaPlace

Photo feature: Children learn ‘senses’ through song

Local

Sheriff: St. Charles Parish crime down in 2018

HAHNVILLE — Crime reports in St. Charles Parish for the first quarter of 2018 dropped 31.7 percent when…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 5/4 – 5/7

5/4 Trent Stewart, 36, 1400 Harrell St., Hammond, fugitive warrant from Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Rebecca Elaine Thiery, 45,…

LaPlace

Update: LaPlace motorist carjacked at gunpoint; police look to ID persons of interest

LAPLACE — A LaPlace motorist looking to give two people in need a free ride to a local…

Education

High school magnet program accepts overflow students

RESERVE — St. John Public Schools was looking for 180 high-performing students to launch the District’s first magnet…

Entertainment

Cajunboyz brew up support for Autism Awareness

RESERVE — The first Autos for Autism car show was a last minute venture that exceeded coordinators’ expectations,…

Local

Convicted drug dealer faces new indictment, life in prison

NEW ORLEANS — A convicted River Parishes drug dealer with ties to LaPlace is again in trouble with…

LaPlace

St. John United annoucing executive board officers, planning breakfast campaign celebration

LAPLACE — Artis Williams discovered the impact of a united community at a young age, when friends and…