Police Beat

LaPlace woman pleads guilty to running $195K student loan fraud

NEW ORLEANS — A LaPlace woman orchestrated financial aid disbursement to Delgado Community College for 15 unsuspecting individuals…

Sports

Wildcats football “ready to roll;” Coach Brandon Brown settling into first full offseason

RESERVE — When East St. John High last took the football field, the Wildcats’ defense scored two touchdowns…

Entertainment

Parish Council tables decision on move to cancel Andouille Fest

LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish Council members voted to table the much-hyped motion by Larry Sorapuru…

Police Beat

Dollar General robber brandishes gun, leaves with cigarettes

LULING — Shortly after 7:20 p.m. Thursday, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at…

Edgard

Local man found guilty of second degree murder in LaPlace Feed Store killing

EDGARD – As the four-day LaPlace Feed Store homicide trial reached its conclusion late Thursday night, Connie Finckbeiner felt thankful but mostly at…

Opinion

Wright: Andouille Festival belongs to the people of St. John Parish

The Andouille Festival belongs to the people of St. John Parish — not the St. John the Baptist…

Lifestyle

Randy S. Vincent announces run for St. John Parish President’s office

After months of speculation and behind-the-scene encouragement to do so, business executive and former St. John the Baptist…

Education

Kyla Cage qualifies for National Geographic GeoBee Louisiana State Competition

LAPLACE — Kyla Cage, of John L. Ory Communication Arts Magnet, is a semifinalist eligible to compete in…

Sports

Tough & tenacious WSJH football players make college moves

EDGARD — Three of West St. John High School’s most talented football players are packing their bags for…

Education

Opportunity to Reality: ESJH’s special education seniors learn on Reserve college campus

RESERVE — Career readiness and socialization are emphasized each Tuesday through Thursday as East St. John High School’s…