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West 10th Street work finally clearing; nightmare for those impacted

RESERVE — When the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development started the project to widen and resurface Louisiana…

Edgard

Ronald L. Hamilton won a lobster dinner & you can too

LAPLACE — Ronald L. Hamilton has earned a good break or two. The LaPlace resident and Pennsylvania native…

Local

Vacherie man faces attempted manslaughter indictment

CONVENT — A St. James Parish man is facing attempted manslaughter prosecution. A grand jury returned a True…

Edgard

Businesses asked to donate to new teachers

The River Region Chamber is welcoming all new teachers at the upcoming “New Teacher Orientation” events in July…

Edgard

State police leading DWI crackdown over July Fourth weekend

According to Louisiana State Police, five families in Louisiana lost loved ones in crashes during the 2016 July…

Edgard

Photo feature: St. John joins Boys State

 

Edgard

St. John Parish arrests report: 6/27 – 6/29

6/27 Dalton W. Hale, 24, 709 Walnut St., LaPlace, D.W.I. – 1st offense (misdemeanor), traffic control signals Jarriod Fiffie,…

Edgard

GIVING Back: Teacher Gerzalle Blanks earns school supply treasure

EDGARD — Gerzalle Blanks always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She didn’t always know what kind…

LaPlace

Fairfield Inn & Suites breaks ground on summer 2018 opening

LAPLACE — Leaders with SMC Hotels are always looking for development opportunities around Louisiana and Texas, especially the…

LaPlace

St. John Parish armed robber sentenced to 15 years in jail

LAPLACE — The District Attorney’s office credited a diligent and cooperative witness with helping deliver justice in a…