LaPlace

LaPlace tax preparer indicted, federal authorities say

NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish tax preparer is facing decades in jail and hundreds…

Entertainment

Come for the music, stay for the education: CMT’s free Courtney Cole concert in Reserve showcases local career opportunities

RESERVE — Lucia Folk has been in front of a concert audience on numerous occasions, facing a difficult…

Local

ESJH student, 14, arrested after threat to “shoot up the school”

RESERVE — On Monday night, St. John the Baptist Parish’s sheriff, district attorney and public schools superintendent hosted…

LaPlace

Citizens Academy bridges Sheriff’s Office/public divide

LAPLACE — Beginning in April, a group of residents will step into the role of a police officer,…

Local

Area sex offender sentenced to 4 years for not registering

CONVENT — A River Parishes sex offender was sentenced to four years in jail, authorities said, for failing…

Local

Wag-A-Pak robbery leads to 5 years in jail

VACHERIE — One man’s cinder block throw into a local convenience store connected for a jail stay. Jewann…

Lifestyle

LaPlace closing update: Burke’s Outlet

LAPLACE — Burke’s Outlet in LaPlace is closing its doors April 21. The store is located at 1404…

Education

High School magnet program vote nears

RESERVE — St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools is one step away from launching a magnet high…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 3/6 – 3/8

3/6 Jason Joseph Carbo, 38, 240 E. 12th St. Ext., Reserve, possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (felony),…

DEVELOPING NEWS

DOTD: LaPlace I-10 ramp closures/asphalt work delayed

LAPLACE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Friday morning that Interstate 10 ramp closures planned…