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Slidell police may move headquarters out of Olde Towne as they look for higher ground
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Pointing to higher-than-anticipated rebuilding costs, the Slidell Police Department plans to move its headquarters out of the Olde Towne location it has held for decades.
George Dunbar, renowned Slidell artist and 'true American legend,' dies at 96
- By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
George Dunbar, a world-renowned Slidell artist, died at his St. Tammany parish home on Friday. He was 96.
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Noting that another hurricane season is upon south Louisiana, some northshore legislators are urging the state to quickly reopen a series of bridges that have closed a stretch of U.S. 90 linki…
Slidell police search for speeding driver who fled with unrestrained infant in car
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Slidell police are seeking the public's help finding a man who fled from from a traffic stop earlier Thursday with what they described as an unrestrained infant on the front seat of his vehicle.
1 arrested, 1 wanted after credit card skimmer found in Jefferson Parish grocery store
- BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
A Washington state man is behind bars and investigators are searching for his accomplice after authorities say the pair placed illegal credit-card skimmers inside several grocery stores in Jef…
Shoppers beware: Credit card skimmers found in 3 St. Tammany Parish stores
- BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Authorities in St. Tammany Parish asked shoppers to be on their guard after illegal credit-card skimmers were found in three stores.
2 educators accused of cruelty to a juvenile in St. Tammany classroom
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Two St. Tammany Parish educators have been arrested and accused of cruelty to a juvenile stemming from an incident caught on a surveillance camera in a classroom for students with disabilities…
Covington aims to add coveted parking in historic downtown
- By KIM CHATELAIN | Contributing writer
A shortage of parking spaces in downtown Covington has been a bane of area business owners and their customers for years.
Library further expands virtual learning options
- BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
A library card has always unlocked the ability to check out resources that enhance learning, creativity and discovery at no cost. In recent years, the library has expanded educational resource…
Pet of the Week
Nola is a laid-back 7-year-old who defines tranquillity, a loyal senior with a calm demeanor and gentle spirit. She has mastered the art of relaxation and enjoys nothing more than lounging aro…
3 teens indicted in fatal shooting outside Bogalusa High School basketball game
- Staff report
A Washington Parish grand jury has indicted three teens in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy outside a basketball game at Bogalusa High School in January.
Stuck with 15,000 yards of tornado debris? St. Tammany's burning it in a giant hole.
- By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
St. Tammany Parish hasstarted burning a huge pile of debris left by April’s tornadoes, pushing the branches and limbs into an 18-foot-deep pitof fire near Pearl River.
Become an avid reader with summer challenges at the library
- BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
Every summer the library launches its Summer Reading Challenge program for kids, teens and adults with a simple challenge: Read and log 720 minutes (12 hours). And if that doesn't do it, bingo…
Northshore Foundation awards 16 scholarships this year
- Staff report
This year, the Northshore Community Foundation received 73 applications from across the four-parish region they serve, and after a rigorous selection process, 16 students have been awarded sch…
Second Covington man pleads guilty to felony over his involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
- By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
A Covington manpleaded guilty on Mondayon felony and misdemeanor charges related to his involvement with the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Willard Purkel Jr., 51,…
Living easy in the summertime
- BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Children have been playing in water since the first child encountered the first rain puddle. Kiddos take joy in water wherever they find it: fire hydrants, garden sprinklers, water hoses, wate…
Operatic artists perform for Mother's Day in Covington
- Staff report
A husband and wife operatic duo presented a program of special music for Mother’s Day – art songs in Italian, French, Gernman, Spanish and English – at the Avanti Senior Living Community in Co…
Maritime Museum exhibit live-tracks river traffic
- BY JESSICA SAGGIO | Contributing writer
The maritime industry in Louisiana is a booming one.
Vicari rescues horses, and wounded souls, at Folsom farm
- BY DARREN COOPER | Contributing writer
When she was a girl, Kelly Cox Vicari became fascinated by the beauty, strength and ability of horses.
It was a picnic for COAST clients
- BY AMY KUDEL | Contributing writer
The St. Tammany Council on Aging recently hosted its annual picnic for Activity Center clients at John Slidell Park, an event that has become a beloved tradition among participants. This year…
Things slowing in St. Tammany a bit as heat climbs
- BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
THEATER
Mustangs teamed up for special success
- BY DARREN COPPER | Contributing writer
Success and players have multiplied for the Mandeville Mustangs Special Olympics Volleyball program.
DEPUTY DONOR — Kim Bergeron's servant heart saves lives
- BY JESSICA SAGGIO | Contributing writer
“If I’m able to help, I’m going to help,” said Kim Bergeron, a deputy workstation specialist for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Young northshore thinkers rewarded for ideas
- MADDIE SCOTT | Contributing writer
Two local girls competed in the Young Entrepreneur Academy National Finals in Rochester, New York, in early May and received thousands of dollars for their businesses.
From the Files of The Farmer
- BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
25 years ago
Slidell political consultant accused of defrauding candidates; $150K cash found in storage locker
- BY GORDON RUSSELL | Staff writer
A local political consultant is being held without bail on federal charges that he defrauded the2022 judicial campaign of Joseph Cao, the former New Orleans congressman, of thousands of dolla…
St. Tammany remembers American heroes on Memorial Day
- BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Though some associate Memorial Day with beach trips and the start of summer break, there are countless more who remember the true meaning of the solemn holiday that's held the final Monday of …
100 new jobs coming to St. Tammany as $46M cold storage facility construction starts
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Construction has begun on a massive, $46 million cold storage facility in Pearl River that promises 100 new jobs.
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