Reserve News

BRETT DUKE / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Angel Lopez, 10, sits with her dog 'Mickey' during the 9th annual St.

St. John the Baptist Parish Council members are set to vote today on a measure that would employ a title company to help clear the way for the parish to sell seized property.

St. Charles Parish School Board member John Smith, a staunch critic of proposals in this year's legislative session to curb local school board members' authority and limit their benefits and terms, celebrated the defeat of the legislation Wednesday by thanking citizens and giving a warning.

A classroom full of parents, teachers and community leaders Tuesday asked St. John the Baptist Parish school officials to reconsider plans to cancel some classes at West St.

St. John the Baptist Parish officials have approved the first of many projects from a $29.5 million bond issue to improve Airline Highway.

The Louisiana Technical College River Parishes Campus in Reserve might offer more night and online courses in the fall.

St. John the Baptist Parish firefighters and the state fire marshal's office are investigating a Thursday afternoon fire at a longtime LaPlace barbecue restaurant.

ALaPlace man who was wanted in connection with an April shooting was arrested with the help of Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies, a St.

The St. John the Baptist Parish school system may revive a Saturday detention program for students who misbehave.

Registration event is today and Friday River Parishes bureau Parents of students who will attend the new Emily C. Watkins Elementary School can register their children and see the school today and Friday during a special registration event at the school at 944 Louisiana 628.

Officials are studying whether to build another exit off of Interstate 10 in St.

Two new commissioners were appointed to the St. John the Baptist Housing Authority by the Parish Council on Tuesday.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's detectives are investigating the shooting of two men in Reserve, a spokesman said Tuesday.

A Reserve man charged with animal cruelty for setting out three traps in 2006 to catch a stray dog has accepted a plea agreement with the St.

St. John the Baptist Parish officials are trying to build an administrative office for juvenile probation officers using money that is currently dedicated to housing juvenile offenders.

Leighton A. Oubre, 33, 2317 Church St., Vacherie, was booked with DWI, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving March 25.

St. John the Baptist Parish authorities are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting in Reserve last month.

The N'Awlins Air Show drew huge crowds to the Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse.

BURNSIDE, La. - DuPont's decision to cut 2,000 jobs will not affect the company's plants in Louisiana.

The opening panel Saturday on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage a t Jazz Fest was poorly attended, but its topic -- the influence of New Orleans high school band directors - and setting -- overlooking the sprawling Fair Grounds infield on what looked to be a record-attendance day - seemed a perfect fit.