LaPlace

Sheriff details No. 1 law enforcement concern for St. John in 2018

LAPLACE — ‘Drugs.’ That’s how Sheriff Mike Tregre answered when asked what his chief law enforcement concern was…

LaPlace

GIVING BACK: LaPlace woman creates community food pantry with blessing box

LAPLACE — Lashonda Stirgus of LaPlace has always had a heart for helping others. For the past two…

LaPlace

Armed pizza robbery charges dropped in weapons plea

LAPLACE — A local teenager connected to two armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers had those charges dropped as…

LaPlace

Pastor: LaPlace teen killed was active in church, bettering his life

LAPLACE — De’vante Moore, 18, had some challenges in his life but was working with some of the…

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Krewe of M.A.C. rolls on year 2: Historians of Color reception planned

VACHERIE — Members of the Krewe of M.A.C. value the small town spirit of Mardi Gras, viewing it…

LaPlace

Fiffie earns Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation

LAPLACE — Judy Oubre Fiffie with Gardner Realtors was awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation by the Real…

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RSVP promoting children’s book drive through January

LULING — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is holding a “MLK Day of Service,” children’s book…

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St. Charles asks residents to review pedestrian, bike paths

DESTREHAN — St. Charles Parish and the Regional Planning Commission are encouraging residents to attend workshops to review…

LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish arrests report: 1/16 – 1/22

1/16 Emmanuel Ray Franklin, 33, 3025 Sherwood Dr., LaPlace, contempt of court – Misdemeanor, fugitive warrant issued by Orleans…

DEVELOPING NEWS

LaPlace pedestrian killed in Monday night train collision

LAPLACE — A LaPlace man was killed Monday night as a result of injuries suffered when a train…