LaPlace

Uganda For Love: LaPlace nurse takes mission to Africa

LAPLACE — Erica Rogers didn’t exactly jump at the chance to go to Africa when offered. Floundering a…

Local

O’Neil Boe, WWII paratrooper & Silver Star recipient, dies at 95

RESERVE — O’Neil Boe, 95, died Sunday. The former World War II paratrooper was known as one of the…

Edgard

West Nile confirmed on West Bank

EDGARD — Positive cases of the West Nile Virus in Edgard and Wallace were detected last week, according…

Edgard

St. John the Baptist Parish arrests report: 6/30 – 7/2

6/30 Keshell Morris, 25, 1417 Meeker Loop, LaPlace, simple battery (misdemeanor) Freddie Rindell James, 28, 192 East 24th…

Local

Police: Reserve man breaks 3-year-old girl’s arm for urinating on herself

RESERVE — A Reserve man was jailed after police say he broke a 3-year-old girl’s arm because he…

LaPlace

St. John deputy airlifted for medical treatment, struck on I-10

LAPLACE — A St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was airlifted for medical treatment this morning…

Edgard

Fireworks contract extension denied; Council judging celebration this year for renewal

RESERVE — Monday night’s fireworks show in St. John the Baptist Parish will be under the microscope of…

LaPlace

LOOKS BRIGHT: LaPlace artist Caleb Putman eyes career in illustration

LAPLACE — Some members of the Class of 2017 are spending their summer lounging around pools. Others are…

Edgard

Parish mulls $6 million water meter fix

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish administrators and Council members are considering upgrading St. John’s water system…

LaPlace

Police: Suspect admits to rape in LaPlace

LAPLACE — A Tangipahoa Parish man posted bond and was released after admitting to police he raped a…