Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express stopped in LaPlace Saturday to the delight of scores of local children. Stoping in the community for the first time in four years, the every car on the train was decorated for the Christmas season. The stop also brought a donation to the local Salvation Army. At left, Merisa-Ann Bourgeois brings Alena Peterson (in pink), Audrina-Ann Bourgeois (in blue) and Issiah Francis to visit Santa. (Staff photo by Tasha Atwood)