Lifestyle

St. James Hospital experts look inside opioid “crisis”

LUTCHER — Scott Dantonio says most people know someone impacted by opioids. As the director of pharmacy for…

Lifestyle

St. John, others fight opioid impact: What you need to know

LAPLACE — Law enforcement agencies have tried to educate and inform the general public about a growing opioid…

Lifestyle

Montegut: Rising number of local overdose deaths causes concern

Drug overdose deaths continue to be a significant occurrence in St. John Parish with the majority of cases…

Sports

Coach: SCC to “lay it all on the line” in playoff battle with David Thibodaux

LAFAYETTE — Size and athleticism will make David Thibodaux a tough team for St. Charles Catholic to overcome…

News

How did gas prices change in the past week?

LAPLACE — Gasoline prices in Louisiana have risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.11/g…

Riverside Academy

Riverside, firing on all cylinders, eyes postseason run

RESERVE — After struggling through an early season rut, the Riverside Academy boys basketball team has hit its…

News

Xfinity Comcast closes LaPlace storefront, says nearest location now Houma

LAPLACE — Media powerhouse Xfinity has canceled its physical connection in LaPlace. Numerous St. John the Baptist Parish…

Police Beat

Convicted of 2nd degree murder, LaPlace man faces life in prison

EDGARD — Samantha Griffin, 46, worked landlord and rent-collecting duties at an apartment complex in the 300 block…

News

Election season is nearly here: Parish Council members coy with future plans

LAPLACE — Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. St. John the Baptist Parish’s election season is right around…

News

St. John sheriff, assessor, coroner & clerk of court talk election plans

LAPLACE — The elected seat holders for sheriff, assessor, coroner and clerk of court in St. John the…