Police Beat

Reserve man and founder of “It Takes Lives To Save Lives” jailed for fraud, drugs

NEW ORLEANS — A Reserve man accused of falsely collecting tens of thousands of dollars in the name…

Police Beat

St. John Parish arrests report: 2/1 – 2/4

2/1 Damien Jermaine Charles Wiggins, 26, 116 Dufrense Dr., Vacherie, attachment warrant Dominique Engham, 25, 3234 Harrison St., Vacherie, judicial…

Education

WSJE’s Chantell Walker named District Principal of the Year

EDGARD — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has named Chantell Walker as District Principal…

Education

Kimberly Poullard named District Elementary School Teacher of the Year

LAPLACE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has named Kimberly Poullard the District Elementary…

Education

Kelley Thompson named District Middle School Teacher of the Year

LAPLACE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has named Kelley Thompson the District Middle…

Education

Billie Duncan named District High School Teacher of the Year

RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has named Billie Duncan the District High…

Entertainment

St. John Theater putting on ‘Grease’ this summer

RESERVE — St. John Theatre in Reserve will be the coolest place in town, organizers say, this summer…

Education

Looks Bright: WSJE 5th grader Cydnee Lewis already showing signs of leadership

EDGARD — Fifth grader Cydnee Lewis’ leadership skills stretch beyond her years, evidenced by peer support and participation…

News

St. John Library Director steps down; takes new role in system

LAPLACE — Trina Smith recently moved from director to children’s librarian within the St. John the Baptist Parish…

Police Beat

Can you help find RV stolen from Garyville?

GARYVILLE — An RV was stolen from a Garyville location last year and police have released a photograph…