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Prop 5 would address recreation on east, west banks
The following is the final in a series of stories regarding St. John the Baptist Parish’s plans for the $29.5 million bond issue, which will appear on parish ballots for the April 4 general election. The money, which is going to a multitude of capital improvements parishwide, is divided among five propositions that voters can accept or decline as they see fit.
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Film fest stops in Reserve Saturday
RESERVE—A traveling film festival showcasing the talents of filmmakers living and working in the southeastern United States will be making a stop in Reserve Saturday for a one-night screening.
St. Rose man arrested for rape
Authorities in St. John Parish arrested a St. Rose man Friday after he allegedly raped a former girlfriend following an argument at her home, said a spokesman for the St. John Sheriff’s Office
National downturn has little effect on River Parishes
LAPLACE – The national economic downturn has done little to stunt the level of growth within all three River Parishes, said parish presidents at a business luncheon Thursday.
Who we are: Dr. Keith Hickey
In observance of Doctor’s Day, which was Monday, this week’s subject for “Who We Are” is a physician at River Parishes Hospital
Second time charm on St.John bonds
LAPLACE – The second time was the charm for St. John officials hoping to move forward on a wide range of infrastructure improvement projects as voters approved all five propositions that make up the parish’s $29.5 million bond issue.
Productive potty
This brightly painted potty has been making the rounds in St. John Parish as a way to raise funds for graduation parties for homeschooled children.
Gravois attributes win to grassroots effort
LAPLACE – In the race for a seat on the 5th District Court of Appeals, Vacherie attorney Jude Gravois beat out long time St. John Parish judge Mary Hotard Becnel by a razor thin margin of 210 votes.
Arrest made in St. Charles homicide
HAHNVILLE – Authorities in St. Charles have arrested a Luling man, who allegedly helped a suspect escape the scene of the parish’s first homicide of the year, said a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office.
Reserve murder suspects indicted
A grand Jury in St. John Parish handed down indictments Monday for two men involved in the shooting death of 27-year-old Nakesha Nichelle Joseph late last year, said a spokesman for the District Attorney’s office.
Leblanc wins Mercy Award at RPH
Ann Leblanc, an employee with nearly 20 years’ service to River Parishes Hospital, was the 2009 recipient of the Lifepoint Mercy Award during a presentation Monday afternoon.
Accused St. Rose killer escapes indictment
HAHNVILLE – A St. Rose man accused of two separate murders in St. Charles Parish escaped indictment for both crimes last month after a grand jury rejected some of the evidence against him.
DVD bootleggers face still penalties
HAHNVILLE – There was no happy ending for a pair of St. Charles residents who were caught selling illegal copies of movies on DVD in a St. Rose area earlier this month.
Newest tax hits smokers
Louisiana smokers may have more motivation to kick the habit thanks to new laws that call for an increase in taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Cause of mobile home fire being probed
LAPLACE – Fire officials in St. John Parish are still investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a LaPlace mobile home Friday afternoon.
Reserve man arrested for bank robbery
A Reserve man accused of robbing a LaPlace bank Thursday afternoon was apprehended in New Orleans just a couple hours after the heist, said authorities with the St. John Sheriff’s Office.
Metairie man arrested in Colony Drive shooting
LAPLACE – St. John authorities have apprehended a Metairie man in connection with a shooting on Colony Drive Thursday that left a LaPlace man injured.
For The Record
DA's most wanted
The St. John District Attorney’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating the following individuals who are wanted for various crimes within St. John Parish:
