Education

Enjoys math, will travel: 9th grader earns perfect Algebra score

RESERVE — It’s a good thing Jennifer Lopez-Avila is good in math. Otherwise, the 15-year-old sophomore-to-be might need…

LaPlace

Contested emergency response contract approved; Proponents stress time crunch over D.A. review concerns

LAPLACE — Overcoming the dissents of Lennix Madere Jr. and Larry Sorapuru Jr., the St. John the Baptist…

LaPlace

Noise complaints force drumline move

LAPLACE — Since 2002 Calvin Berry III’s Master’s Touch DrumLine has been enthralling audiences throughout the New Orleans…

LaPlace

Former dishwasher linked to Petra burglary

LAPLACE — A former employee of Petra’s Restaurant was arrested this week, charged with burglarizing the West Airline…

LaPlace

Parish opening bids for Pleasure Bend Water Treatment Facility

LAPLACE — Parish President Natalie Robottom received approval Tuesday to move forward with innovative contracts that will provide…

LaPlace

Police chase goes from vehicle to foot pursuit

KENNER — A LaPlace man led Kenner police on a harrowing chase this week that included vehicle and…

Local

St. John Theatre hosting Missoula Children’s Theatre

St. John Theatre is hosting Missoula Children’s Theatre, Treasure Island, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the theater…

LaPlace

Photo feature: SJSO supports school supply giveaway

Edgard

St. John Parish arrests report: 7/22 – 7/27

7/22 Essence Grows, 21, 1204 Cambridge Dr., LaPlace, possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor), possession or distribution of…

Cities

LaPlace woman arrested this week, linked to check-fraud ring

LAPLACE — Police say a local woman, arrested Wednesday, is the final suspect connected to an eight-person, check-fraud ring…