Police Beat

Police: LaPlace man arrested after jumping from moving car, tossing gun

RESERVE — A local man is behind bars after authorities say he jumped from a moving car that…

News

Flood protection sought for Haydel Canal Crossing/LaPlace Park

LAPLACE — Progress appears to have been made on launching the long-delayed Haydel Canal Crossing/LaPlace Park Levee Project.…

News

Councilman questions St. John’s use of 1 firm for tree cutting services

LAPLACE — Councilman Thomas Malik recently asked St. John the Baptist Parish administration why the parish doesn’t go…

News

Giving Back: Bahá’í Faith delivers food to St. John Ministry of Care

LAPLACE — For River Region members of the Bahá’í Faith, the week leading up to a 19-day religious…

Entertainment

Grease lightning rides in LaPlace; extra promotion highlights St. John Theatre outreach

LAPLACE — Energetic crowds along the Krewe Du Monde parade route raised their hands high for a chance…

Opinion

Keller: Begin Lenten Season in great way

Today (Ash Wednesday), many churches will observe Lent, a 40-day period before Easter Sunday. It’s a time people…

Opinion

Hemelt: Discover the River Region’s amazing stories in 2019 Profile, available now

Our community gumbo continues to amaze. I was born and raised in and around Lake Pontchartrain but only…

Entertainment

Al “Lil” Fats Jackson taking stage at St. John Theatre

RESERVE — Back by popular demand, Al “Lil” Fats Jackson will be in concert March 9 at St.…

Entertainment

Photo Gallery: Parade fun rolls out in St. John the Baptist Parish

Krewe of Tohwahpahsah was the first of three St. John the Baptist Parish parades that delivered throws and…

Police Beat

“We saw their fear” – 2 guns used in killing of Reserve man

RESERVE — The community surrounding Northwest First Street in Reserve is small and close-knit, authorities said, and the…