Garyville

Ask questions about $14M plan to develop Maurepas Swamp help

RESERVE — River water could be coming to Maurepas Swamp by diverting freshwater from the Mississippi River through…

LaPlace

Start Spring Cleaning with Household Hazardous Collection Day

LAPLACE — Shell Norco retiree Fred Goodson was recognized with a framed certificate at Marathon Petroleum Thursday morning…

News

Enjoy good crawfish, better people

LUTCHER — Customers buy from people they know, and maintaining an active presence in the community is key…

Local

Kind & smart: Fifth grade softball player excels in the classroom

RESERVE — Lanie Hymel of Garyville is quiet and conscientious, always working hard in the classroom so she…

Education

Parent Meetings begin for new STEM magnet program

LAPLACE — The first of two public meetings is planned this week for the St. John the Baptist…

LaPlace

Photo feature: Rotary welcomes new member

Education

High school transfer applications available for those looking to attend WSJH

LAPLACE — East Bank eighth graders wishing to begin high school at West St. John High School may…

LaPlace

St. John Parish arrests report: 3/20 – 3/22

3/20 Danyelle Denise Tuco, 31, 1644 Jefferson St., LaPlace, conspiracy to obtain CDS by fraud (felony) Kenric Bailey, 44, 7355…

DEVELOPING NEWS

St. John School Board members question ‘dangerous’ Denka emissions, parent forum planned

LAPLACE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District is joining forces with the Concerned Citizens…

DEVELOPING NEWS

Deputy listed in stable condition following canal crash Wednesday morning

LAPLACE — Authorities said Deputy Stephen Hughes, hospitalized following a pursuit and crash Wednesday morning, is in stable…