LaPlace

Local pastors embrace church safety following nationwide shooting scares

LAPLACE — In light of the tragic shooting attacks that have occurred over the past several years in…

LaPlace

Ming’s Akari brings another hibachi & sushi option to LaPlace

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish residents will gain another sit-down dining option this month, potentially as…

Health

Walk For Victims: D.A.’s office wants community to stay involved

LAPLACE — A crowd of more than 30 people trekked a mile through the wind and drizzling rain…

Health

Sheriff’s Office Employees Club invites public to levee bike-a-thon fundraiser

RESERVE — Local deputies are biking along the Mississippi River to raise money for the St. JohnSheriff’s Office…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 4/13 – 4/16

4/13 Darrius T. Davis, 19, 609 Revere Drive, LaPlace, domestic abuse battery (misdemeanor), simple criminal damage to property-…

Entertainment

Yvonne’s presents 31st annual recital “Swingin’ Through The Seasons” on May 6

LUTCHER — Yvonne’s Directions In Dance’s Top 10 Ad Winners and court members will be presented at 1:30…

LaPlace

8 arrested in prescription fraud investigation; Sheriff links crimes to “opioid crisis”

LAPLACE — St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Operations detectives arrested eight people in connection to a widespread…

Entertainment

United Front Transportation planning Jazz Fest trips, 2nd plantation tour

LAPLACE — United Front Transportation  Services co-owners Dayna Mason James, Shaun Adams and Yolanda Fleming Williams have brought…

Entertainment

Bye Bye Birdie takes stage April 17-19

RESERVE — Under the direction of Darryl P. Clement, seventh through twelfth graders in Riverside Academy’s RA Ovations…

Lifestyle

Domestic violence survivors turn here: Metro Centers for Community Advocacy opens LaPlace location

LAPLACE — Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking who have had control stolen away can find…