Elderly Norco man convicted of battery

HAHNVILLE – A 77-year-old Norco man was recently convicted of simple battery after he allegedly made untoward advances to a 19-year-old female tenant…

Alert sheriff’s deputy nabs robbers

LAPLACE – Two alert road deputies made arrests last weekend in St. John the Baptist Parish. Capt. Michael Tregre reported the arrest of three males, including one juvenile, for the armed robbery of Majik Market, 802 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, early Saturday morning…

Commission to discuss tax

LAPLACE – A meeting is planned May 20 to discuss the River Parishes Tourist Commission levying a 2 percent tax on hotels and motels throughout the region. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the main library in LaPlace…

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