Police Beat

St. John Parish arrests report: 2/8 – 2/11

2/8 Overton Matthews Ross III, 32, 1702 Creole St., Reserve, D.W.I. – 1st offense (misdemeanor), operating a vehicle with…

Entertainment

Video: Tina Turner’s Proud Mary, Choppa surprise highlight AOL talent showcase

LAPLACE — Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School students created a night to remember this month with 19…

Opinion

Ready, Set, Grow! – It’s the season for fruit trees; River Region known for citrus

Well we’ve recently celebrated Groundhog’s Day and with all the hustle and bustle, who among us has remembered…

Police Beat

Update: 2nd teenager, also 15, arrested following Reserve woman’s fatal shooting

RESERVE — Last week’s shocking killing of a Reserve woman in her front yard has continued to confound…

News

Developing expertise of Landcraft Homes’ shown at Summerlin Subdivision

LAPLACE — Landcraft Homes recently celebrated the last phase of Summerlin Subdivision, the first new subdivision in St. John…

Opinion

Tregre: Law enforcement operating in age of technology, robots

I remember seeing the actor Don Adams as Agent Maxwell Smart (aka Agent 86) on the series “Get…

Lifestyle

Resistance Served at Whitney: Guests reflect on damaging history’s hold on modern world

WALLACE — Rocket scientist turned professional chef Dr. Howard Conyers never planned to share his BBQ pitmaster services…

Lifestyle

LaPlace Elementary begins tradition for eighth graders

LAPLACE — A new tradition at LaPlace Elementary School celebrates college preparation as eighth graders prepare to enter…

News

World famous children’s choir comes to LaPlace for free Feb. 23 concert

LAPLACE — A group of singing and dancing children from Uganda changed the life of Pastor John A.…

Education

Can’t deny Laila Joseph: ESJH super sophomore excels, even on days when oppressed or depressed

RESERVE — Seven genuine smiles per day and a positive mindset are key to exceeding societal expectations, according…