Edgard

Winter weather conditions force school closures Friday; St. John officials on alert

The weekend is starting early for students in St. John the Baptist Parish. In anticipation of possible winter…

Local

Destrehan woman killed in Lafourche Parish crash

RACELAND — Kayla Blyden Brown, 21, of Destrahan was killed in a single-vehicle fatality crash shortly before 6…

Local

GSmith Motorsports helps deliver Christmas joy to underprivileged children

DESTREHAN — Approximately 200 underprivileged children experienced holiday cheer at the 10th annual Children’s Christmas Celebration hosted Saturday…

Local

Knights of Columbus Council 2436 gives back with senior citizens luncheon

RESERVE — Each year, Knights of Columbus Council 2436 Events Chairman Burt Cashio worries he won’t receive enough…

LaPlace

Tipster leads to fatal hit & run arrest

RESERVE — A tip from the community led to the overnight Friday apprehension and arrest of a St.…

Education

St. John students welcome public to free Winter Music Showcase

LAPLACE — This Christmas, Silent Night and Joy to the World are among the holiday classics St. John…

LaPlace

Meeting eyes proactive St. John approach to natural disaster concerns

LAPLACE — Water retention capacities, median income housing, a West Bank community center/evacuation shelter and a multi-modal train…

Education

SCC invites parents for upcoming Wednesday tours

LAPLACE — Parents of seventh or eighth graders who couldn’t make it to the annual St. Charles Catholic…

High School Sports

West St. John Rams look to peak in 1A State Championship Game

EDGARD — The Rams have won nine straight games, a streak that dates back to a 61-6 Sept.…

Local

Photo feature: Chrsitmas with a parade

The Norco Christmas Parade rolled Sunday in St. Charles Parish.