Opinion

Keller: Freedom is not free

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a breakfast on May 24 at 8 a.m. at the KC…

Opinion

Robottom: Lack of campaign activity makes things difficult for St. John residents

On Oct. 12, 2019, residents will elect or re-elect several candidates for district and parishwide offices. However, it…

Opinion

Keller: SCC championship coach Wayne Stein wins with special character

Congratulations are in order for the St. Charles Comets State Champion Baseball team and coach Wayne Stein and…

Health

St. John woman dies of THC overdose; coroner warns of dangers

I am writing to inform your readers that the St. John Parish Coroner’s Office has recorded its first…

Education

Boquet: Excellent ACT work earns recognition

Within the next week, our local high school seniors will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas,…

Health

Pratt: “Prehab” before procedures builds strength

People aren’t born marathon runners, but how nice would that be? If the average person woke up one…

Opinion

Keller: Memorial Day deserves our attention, respect

On Monday, May 27 we will celebrate Memorial Day, one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day Americans…

Opinion

Tregre: Friday ground breaking honors Sheriff Lloyd B. Johnson, sets up SJSO for future

Tom Peters, a business management guru, once said, “Good Leaders do not create good followers. They create other good…

Opinion

Hemelt: School Board can start fresh with next hire

Conflicting language in Superintendent Kevin George’s resignation email to St. John the Baptist Parish School Board members has…

Opinion

Burl: Drug court saves lives, benefits our community

A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy —…