LaPlace

Drop off recycled newspapers today at L’OBSERVATEUR

 

Edgard

$$$ to support St. John food, shelter efforts available

LAPLACE — Federal money is available in St. John the Baptist Parish to supplement existing emergency food and…

Education

Photo feature: ESJH students sign for college

Members of the East St. John High School Class of 2017 announced their college plans during the school’s…

Local

Do you have biggest or best-tasting tomato in the region?

PAULINA — The LSU AgCenter, West St. James Farm Bureau and East St. James Farm Bureau will host…

LaPlace

Sheriff’s Office-led Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club begins

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office officially kicked off its Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club May 10 during a “meet…

Edgard

St. John Parish arrests report: 5/16 – 5/18

5/16 Joseph L. Talkington, 29, 1805 Lafitte Dr., LaPlace, contempt of court – misdemeanor David Lee Sheppard, 22, 130…

Edgard

Heavy rainfall predicted through Wednesday, strong winds & isolated tornadoes possible

LAPLACE — The National Weather Service is predicting extended periods of heavy rainfall to develop beginning Saturday afternoon as a slow-moving…

Garyville

Garyville’s Dollar General robbed at gunpoint, 2 suspects sought

GARYVILLE — Two Dollar General employees were robbed at gunpoint Monday during a late-night holdup, police said. According…

LaPlace

LaPlace bookkeeper charged with stealing close to $1M

NEW ORLEANS – Angie Cambre, 43, of LaPlace, was charged today (May 17) in a one-count Bill of Information…

Education

Readers’ Pick for Top Teacher: RA’s Lindsay Guidry sees reward in student growth

RESERVE — The pretty cake and shiny plaque were just momentary distractions for the 20 or so Riverside…