Education

(Young) man of many talents: 5th grader aims to make family proud

GARYVILLE — Ten-year-old Ma’Chai Johnson of LaPlace just wants to be a good kid. To him, that means…

Education

FAKE NEWS: East St. John High did NOT lose 22 teachers

LAPLACE — Rumors swirling around social media regarding 22 teachers who allegedly resigned from East St. John High…

Education

Learn about the 2017-18 St. John Public Schools Students of the Year

RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has named its 2017-18 District Students of…

LaPlace

Police: Out-of-towners busted after targeting easy car burglaries

RESERVE — Unlocked vehicles were again the target of thieves, authorities said, this time referencing the recent arrests…

LaPlace

Photo feature: Library joins Mardi Gras Krewe fun

   

LaPlace

Photo feature: AOL KCs name vacation giveaway winner

LaPlace

Foxwood Levee Project gearing up

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish in coordination with contractor J.E.S Construction Inc., is beginning Phase II…

Business

Port of South Louisiana sets cargo-volume record in ’17

The Port of South Louisiana set an unprecedented cargo-volume record in 2017, post officials said, surpassing 2016’s tonnage…

DEVELOPING NEWS

4th suspect arrested for 2017 killing of LaPlace man

LAPLACE — A Houston man arrested last month in Texas faces extradition to St. John the Baptist Parish…

Local

St. John pushing 2018 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Department of Health and Human Services is kicking off the…