Edgard

Police battery, carjacking suspect caught, St. John Sheriff’s Office says

EDGARD — An Edgard man wanted for police battery and carjacking following a violent escape last week from…

LaPlace

Looks Bright: Essay about mom scores for LPE Student of the Year

LAPLACE — After he had been nominated for fifth grade student of the year at LaPlace Elementary School,…

Edgard

Voters question levee tax, leaders ahead of April 29 election

LAPLACE — While St. John the Baptist Parish residents may think an East Bank hurricane protection levee is…

Edgard

Public Schools superintendent to share contract goals with School Board

RESERVE — Specific goals and objectives expected from St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District principals and…

LaPlace

LaPlace woman pleads guilty to perjury

LAPLACE — One LaPlace woman pleaded guilty to perjury, another “absconded” from justice and a third LaPlace resident…

LaPlace

Council wants expanded bidder breakdowns for Parish contracts

LAPLACE — Changes may soon be coming in the way some contracts are evaluated and awarded by St.…

LaPlace

Belle Terre Boulevard subsurface drainage improvements start Monday

There will be intermittent, alternating northbound and southbound right lane closures Louisiana 3188 (Belle Terre Boulevard) between Airline…

LaPlace

Chris Delpit talks State Senate election

My life experience is probably different than any of my opponents. I’ve known hardship and hard times. By the…

LaPlace

Tommy Lyons discusses State Senate run motivation

Thomas L. “Tommy” Lyons, small business developer, community activist and Independent voter declared his candidacy for the Louisiana…

Local

‘Hairspray’ auditions open this week

St. John Theatre is seeking a multi-racial cast for “Hairspray” that can sing, dance and have fun. Rehearsals begin…