Education

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary’s Michel Delatte named Teacher of the Year semifinalist

LAPLACE — Michel Delatte, of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, has been named a semi-finalist for 2019 Louisiana Teacher…

Edgard

SURPRISE: Defendant pleads guilty to automobile burglary

EDGARD — Daroy Bourgeois did an unusual thing this month during routine court procedures in St. John the…

Education

River Region high schoolers turn out to explore paths to local industry

RESERVE — Hosted by River Parishes Community College Reserve campus Wednesday evening, the fourth annual Career Link industry…

Health

Blood drive turnout continues support for Teekells

LAPLACE — More than 40 people donated to a replacement blood drive hosted by the St. John the…

Local

Reserve man convicted of cocaine dealing gets five years

NEW ORLEANS — A Reserve man was sentenced to five years in jail for his role in cocaine…

Education

Looks Bright: RA’s Jenna Necaise maintains 4.0, many pursuits

RESERVE — Riverside Academy sophomore Jenna Necaise likes to stay busy, whether it means studying to maintain her…

Entertainment

St. John Theatre holding Little Mermaid auditions April 26-28

RESERVE — St. John Theatre will be holding auditions at the theatre in Reserve at 6:30 p.m. April 26…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 4/17 – 4/19

4/17 Cassandra Lee Scott, 49, English Colony Drive, LaPlace, theft – less than $1,000 (misdemeanor) Raheem Narcisse, 18,…

DEVELOPING NEWS

Governor announces Airline & Main Complete Streets funds for St. John

GRETNA — Gov. John Bel Edwards announced 10 flood resilience projects in six parishes — including St. John…

Health

Keep St. John Beautiful; earn service hours this Saturday

LAPLACE — Keep St. John Beautiful representative Greg “Za” Maurin said his favorite aspect of the annual Spring…