Local

Vacherie man indicted for shooting, killing stepfather

VACHERIE — A River Parishes man is facing a murder prosecution after a grand jury indictment handed down…

Health

“Celebrity” waiters serve up $23,000 to fight cancer

VACHERIE — St. James Parish’s celebrity wait staff recently earned more than $23,000 to the name of fighting…

Local

Luling man with St. James ties sentenced to 5 years for drug dealing

CONVENT — A River Parishes man faces five years in jail following a drug seizure at a Gramercy…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 2/27 – 3/1

2/27 Cornelia Vanderbilt Whitney, 54, 5259 E. Chelsea Blvd., La Jolla, Calif., D.W.I. – 1st offense (misdemeanor), driver must…

Health

St. John Ministry of Care helps those with financial struggles

LAPLACE — Whenever there is clear and present need, St. John Ministry of Care assists locals so they…

LaPlace

LaPlace’s Randy Noel elected chairman of national home builders board

LAPLACE — Randy Noel, a LaPlace resident for 38 years, was elected Chairman of the Board for the…

LaPlace

Tax bill changes affect how parents & students may pay for education

Because the last few months of 2017 saw so many versions of the tax reform bill working their…

LaPlace

New Tax Rules for Homeowners: Good records needed for equity interest deductions

Planning a “substantial” home improvement, like adding a room? If you’re going to fund the project by taking…

LaPlace

Here’s what you need to know about the recently enacted changes

In December, Congress passed a sweeping tax reform bill – the largest in 30 years. Now, with tax…

LaPlace

Taxes for seniors remain complicated topic

For an overwhelming majority of American seniors, the recent changes to the U.S. tax code should be good…