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Jan192021

Dept of Health Update

January 19, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 961 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 920 were confirmed cases and 41…

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Jan192021

Cantrell Says Minorities Are Due More City Contracts

January 19, 2021

Calling the Martin Luther King Junior holiday a day for remembrance and action, Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced action her administration…

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Jan192021

Mass Vaccination in Jefferson Parish

January 19, 2021

More than 600 people received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Jefferson Parish on Monday. Parish leaders partnered…

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Jan192021

Northshore Hospitals Band Together Asking for Citizens to Help

January 19, 2021

Facing a recent, single-day record of nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, hospital leaders across the Northshore have once…

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Jan192021

Vaccine Distribution This Week

January 19, 2021

This week, 298 vaccine providers across the state will receive very limited doses of COVID vaccine. These providers, including 150…

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Jan192021

Edwards Going to DC

January 19, 2021

Governor John Bel Edwards has announced on Monday, Jan. 18 he will be attending the Inauguration in Washington, D.C. In…

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Jan192021

Slidell Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast

January 19, 2021

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the public to join him virtually for the ninth annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast,…

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Jan192021

Southeastern Football Prep Heating Up

January 19, 2021

Yesterday the Southeastern Louisiana football team continued preparations for next month’s season opener. Monday marked the fourth practice of Southeastern’s…

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Jan182021

Dept of Health Update

January 18, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health 4,122 new #COVID19 cases since Friday, a two-day total. Of the cases, 3,437 were…

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Jan182021

Successful Test at Stennis

January 18, 2021

The rockets that will be used to carry a crew to the moon and eventually deeper into space were tested…

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Jan182021

New COVID Variant In Louisiana

January 18, 2021

Over the weekend the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19 variant, frequently referred…

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Jan182021

Ochsner Pushes Back Some Vaccinations

January 18, 2021

Ochsner Health is postponing vaccine appointments for those who are Tier One eligible after they say they were not given…

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Jan182021

LA State Police and FBI Still On Alert

January 18, 2021

Throughout the weekend, public safety officials from numerous federal, state, and local agencies worked to coordinate security protocols and ensure…

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Jan182021

Cooper’s Order Extends Modified Phase 2

January 18, 2021

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is reiterating his call to citizens to exercise personal responsibility to slow the spread…

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Jan182021

Slidell Crime Stats Released

January 18, 2021

Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal released the Slidell Police Department’s 2020 Uniform Crime Reports. Overall crime increased 9% from 2019.…

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Jan182021

Hood Road Closed Tuesday

January 18, 2021

A portion of Hood Road will be closed for approximately six hours on Tuesday, Jan. 19, as crews replace a…

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Jan182021

Roseland Swears In Elected Officials

January 18, 2021

The Town of Roseland had their Swearing in Ceremony last week at their regular meeting. Due to COVID 19 restrictions…

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Jan152021

Dept of Health Update

January 15, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health 5,318 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 3,063 were confirmed cases and 2,255 were…

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Jan152021

Big Rocket Test at Stennis

January 15, 2021

Tomorrow NASA will test the most powerful rocket engines in the world at Stennis Space Center. NASA plans to send…

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Jan152021

Upcoming Meetings for New Directions 2040

January 15, 2021

Next week on January 19 and 20 at 11:30 a.m., the third and fourth virtual meetings for New Directions 2040,…

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Jan152021

HPD Seeks Bingo Thief

January 15, 2021

Hammond Police Department are asking for information and the public’s assistance in identifying a white female. On December 23, she…

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Jan152021

Southeastern Seeks Alumni Board Members

January 15, 2021

The Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association is seeking energetic, action-oriented volunteers to fill four director positions on the Alumni Association…

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Jan152021

2021 Jazz Fest in the Fall?

January 15, 2021

First the French Quarter Fest moved to the Fall, now it looks like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival…

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Jan152021

Hammond Family Dollar Robbery

January 15, 2021

On January 12, at approximately 8:21 pm, Hammond Police responded to the Family Dollar at 125 North Morrison Boulevard, in…

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Jan152021

Vaccine Distribution at STHS

January 15, 2021

St. Tammany Health System has been authorized by the state to vaccinate members of the community who are 70 years…

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Jan152021

Fatality Crash in Covington

January 15, 2021

Speed and the lack of a seatbelt are both believed to be factors in a fatal crash that occurred near…

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Jan152021

Louisiana State Police and FBI Ready for Protests

January 15, 2021

A joint press release from the Lousiana State Police and the FBI says that through a collaborative effort of federal,…

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Jan142021

Dept of Health Update

January 14, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,902 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 1,730 were confirmed cases and 1,172…

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Jan142021

Train Hits Pedestrian in Hammond

January 14, 2021

UPDATE: The victim was identified as Samuel Goodine, 36 years old of Hammond. On Wednesday, the Hammond Police Department began…

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Jan142021

Questions Come With More Vaccine Locations

January 14, 2021

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people in that first priority group to get a COVID-19…

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Jan142021

IRS Fixes Relief Payment Glitches

January 14, 2021

The IRS said that after initial problems, it is getting more of the second round of relief payments to taxpayers.…

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Jan142021

Jefferson Parish Backs Away From May Parades

January 14, 2021

The Jefferson Parish council backed away from a possible May date to hold carnival parades, family Gras and other major…

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Jan132021

Dept of Health Update

January 13, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 4,673 new #COVID19 cases. 97% of the cases reported were community spread. 3%…

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Jan132021

Edwards Keeps State in Phase 2

January 13, 2021

Gov. Edwards says the state will stay in a modified version of Phase 2 of the White House’s guidelines for…

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Jan132021

NOLA Keeps Phase One Restrictions in Place

January 13, 2021

The City of New Orleans held a coronavirus news briefing Tuesday where the city announced that it’s COVID-19 percent positivity…

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Jan132021

Mandeville City Hall Goes to Appointment Only

January 13, 2021

Due to the recent rise in the COVID 19 positivity rate in St. Tammany Parish, Mandeville City offices will be…

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Jan132021

Info Sought on Hammond Thief

January 13, 2021

The Hammond Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on January 5, at approximately 2:30 pm, at Rende’s Quick…

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Jan132021

MLK Event at Rev Peter Atkins Park

January 13, 2021

The City of Covington is hosting Fun Day at Rev. Peter Atkins Park in Covington on Monday, January 18, from…

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Jan132021

Mandeville Crime Stats Released

January 13, 2021

Mandeville Police Chief Gerald Sticker says the city of Mandeville experienced decreases from the previous calendar year in three of…

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Jan122021

Dept of Health Update

January 12, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health 1,402 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 1,297 were confirmed cases and 105 were…

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Jan122021

Edwards News Conference Today

January 12, 2021

Gov. Edwards will hold a news conference discuss the state’s continued rise of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations today at…

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Jan122021

State Police Prepare for Demonstrations

January 12, 2021

State troopers are preparing for potential demonstrations at Louisiana’s Capitol building according to Louisiana State Police. This news comes after…

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Jan122021

More Locations for Vaccines

January 12, 2021

Efforts are ramping up in Louisiana to get more people inoculated against COVID-19. This week 209 vaccine providers across the…

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Jan122021

Testing In Slidell

January 12, 2021

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in the Slidell area, Tuesday, January 12, through Friday, January…

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Jan122021

STHS Update

January 12, 2021

As of yesterday, St. Tammany Health System had 60 patients in COVID care, and since the pandemic began we have…

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Jan122021

Tree Giveaway In Slidell

January 12, 2021

Keep Slidell Beautiful and the Slidell Tree Board will host their annual Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 16, starting at…

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Jan122021

HPD Seeks Info On Rape Suspect

January 12, 2021

The Hammond Police Department is asking for information about Laqonte Detray Turner, Jr. On October 24, 2020, the Hammond Police…

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Jan122021

TPSO Announces More Arrests For Vehicle Burglaries

January 12, 2021

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief James Travis announced several more arrests related to the recent string of vehicle burglaries throughout…

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Jan112021

Dept of Health Update

January 11, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 5,413 #COVID19 cases since Friday. Of those cases, 4,426 were confirmed cases and…

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Jan112021

US-11 Bridge to Reopen This Spring

January 11, 2021

After two long years of rebuilding, reconstruction, re-wiring, refitting, and delays the US-11 bridge is finally set to reopen this…

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Jan112021

CPD Makes Arrest in Shooting

January 11, 2021

On Friday Covington Police responded to reports of gunfire in 900 block of N. Filmore Street, at around 4:45 PM.…

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Jan112021

Drunk Driver Arrested After Wrong Way Ride on I-12

January 11, 2021

On January 10, just after 9:00 AM, multiple reports of a vehicle headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of Interstate…

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Jan112021

Road Projects in Tangipahoa

January 11, 2021

Dykes Lane west of Amite will be closed Tuesday, January 12, as crews change out three cross drains.Tangipahoa Parish President…

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Jan112021

AG Landry Goes After Mandeville Business

January 11, 2021

Attorney General Jeff Landry says a permanent injunction has been obtained against Louisiana-based company VetAttend Professional Services, LLC and its…

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Jan112021

Sicilian Festival Moves to June for 2021

January 11, 2021

The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival Board voted to move their 2021 festival to the first weekend in June. Officials said…

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Jan112021

Workforce Commission Implements New Benefits

January 11, 2021

As the Louisiana Workforce Commission works to implement a new unemployment insurance benefits program, the agency encourages claimants to check…

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Jan82021

Dept of Health Update

January 8, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 4,526 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 3,846 were confirmed cases and 680…

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Jan82021

Hammond Residents Take Mayor and City Council to Court Over Medline

January 8, 2021

A group of Hammond residents are taking legal action against the proposed Medline distribution site set to be built near…

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Jan82021

UWSELA Provides Suicide Prevention Funds to STPSO

January 8, 2021

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) announced the distribution of grant funding to support suicide prevention, mental health services and…

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Jan82021

McKenzie In Top Three At Competition

January 8, 2021

A Covington businesswoman has been named a top 3 finalist in a $100,000 Grand Prize International competition honoring new and…

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Jan82021

Local Grocery Owner Faces Criticism

January 8, 2021

Donald Rouse Sr., who is the owner of Rouse’s Markets, issued a statement Thursday after a photo of him surfaced…

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Jan82021

TPSO Seeks Info on Suspected Thief

January 8, 2021

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for information regarding 38 YO Erica Oliver of Hammond. Oliver is accused of…

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Jan82021

Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Missing Man

January 8, 2021

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating Mathew Cade Dillon. Matthew is 36 years old and…

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Jan72021

Dept of Health Update

January 7, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 6,882 new #COVID19 cases. Yesterday’s update did NOT contain a backlog of cases.…

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Jan72021

NOLA Back to “Modified” Phase One

January 7, 2021

Yesterday New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that she is ordering the city back to a “Modified Phase One” set…

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Jan72021

Cooper Urges Residents To Stay The Course

January 7, 2021

As the Louisiana Department of Health reports a percent positivity rate in St. Tammany Parish above 10% for the third…

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Jan72021

Mandeville Live! Streamed

January 7, 2021

The City of Mandeville has partnered with Friends of the Dew Drop to present Mandeville Live! Streamed, a series of…

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Jan62021

Dept of Health Update

January 6, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 4,454 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 3,585 were confirmed cases and 869…

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Jan62021

Edwards Press Conference Today

January 6, 2021

Gov. Edwards will hold his first news conference of 2021 at 2:30 p.m. today. He is expected to address the…

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Jan62021

NOLA Mayor Holds Press Event Today

January 6, 2021

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is expected to update the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at 4:30 pm today.…

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Jan62021

Trial Date In Strain Case Could Be Set Soon

January 6, 2021

Yesterday a judge set a Jan. 19 meeting, intending to set a COVID aware trial date with attorneys in the…

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Jan62021

LDH Says More Vaccines On The Way

January 6, 2021

Almost all of the pharmacies that were a part of the next phase of vaccine roll out have no more…

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Jan62021

Warrant Amnesty Program in Hammond

January 6, 2021

Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway announced the City Court of Hammond will hold a Warrant Amnesty Program for persons with outstanding…

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Jan62021

Ard Says Shooting Suspect In Custody

January 6, 2021

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard confirms that one male is in LPSO custody and that Curtis Savoie was responsible for…

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Jan62021

Mandeville Violin Student Wins Award

January 6, 2021

Southeastern Louisiana University Community Music School violin student Alana Saenz won the Philharmonia division of the Greater New Orleans Youth…

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Jan62021

Tangi Crime Stoppers Offers Women’s Self-Defense Class

January 6, 2021

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa and St Helena will host a women’s self defense class on February 20th at Ponchatoula Area…

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Jan52021

Hammond PD Seeks Missing Teen

January 5, 2021

UPDATE: Ja’Leycia Robertson has been located.  She is safe and unharmed. The Hammond Police Department is asking for your assistance in…

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Jan52021

Dept of Health Update and Vaccination Details

January 5, 2021

Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,190 new #COVID19 cases. Of those cases, 1,139 were confirmed and 51 were…

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Jan52021

Cassidy and Kennedy Voting Differently On Biden

January 5, 2021

Louisiana Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy will cast different votes Wednesday, Jan. 6 when Congress decides whether to…

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Jan52021

Details on New Unemployment Benefits

January 5, 2021

All eligible individuals who are currently receiving unemployment benefits for weeks ending January 2, 2021, through March 13, 2021, are…

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Jan52021

TPSO Arrests Denham Man For Highway Shooting

January 5, 2021

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reported the arrest of Denham Springs resident, 23-year-old Adam Joseph Gillis. Gillis was charged with…

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Jan52021

Testing This Week In Slidell

January 5, 2021

The City of Slidell says the Louisiana National Guard is offering community COVID-19 testing this week at the Fritchie Park…

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Jan52021

Truck Tied to Livingston Shooting

January 5, 2021

Yesterday Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Detectives released a photo of this Gold Toyota Tacoma they say is tied to a shooting…

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Jan52021

Krewe Du Pooch Goes Virtual

January 5, 2021

The Northshore’s Krewe Du Pooch, co-hosted by the Old Mandeville Business Association (OMBA) and the City of Mandeville, is going…

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Jan52021

Governor Staff Member Tests Positive

January 5, 2021

A staff member of Governor John Bel Edward tested positive for COVID-19 over the New Year’s holiday. The governor’s office…

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Jan52021

Pedestrian Killed On I-10 At Causeway Blvd

January 5, 2021

A person was struck and killed Monday morning on Interstate 10 eastbound at Causeway Boulevard. State police say the person…

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Jan52021

NOLA Public Schools Go To Distance Learning

January 5, 2021

Yesterday NOLA Public Schools officials announced that they will shift K-12 students to distance learning district-wide this week. An announcement…

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Jan42021

Dept of Health Update

January 4, 2021

On Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 5,780 new #COVID19 cases since Thursday. Of those cases, 5,503 were confirmed…

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Jan42021

Child Killed In Bedico Parking Lot

January 4, 2021

A 4-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in a store parking lot in Tangipahoa Parish Friday. The…

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Jan42021

Pedestrian Killed on I-55

January 4, 2021

Last Thursday night State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on I-55 north of LA 3234 in…

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Jan42021

Ribando Services Today

January 4, 2021

Tickfaw City Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 4, as the town lays to rest two-term Councilman Guy Ribando,…

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Jan42021

Cooper Highlights 2020 Accomplishments

January 4, 2021

With the start of 2021 St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper reflected on his first year in office and spotlighted…

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Jan42021

City of Hammond Kicks Off Charter Review

January 4, 2021

The Hammond City Council has authorized the creation of a Charter Review Committee. The Hammond City Charter is the governing…

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Jan42021

Decorate Your Business or Home for Rollin’ On The 3 Rivers

January 4, 2021

No Parades? The Covington Business Association wants you to bring Mardi Gras to Covington and decorate your business or home…

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Jan42021

NOLA Homicides Up in 2020

January 4, 2021

New Orleans saw 196 people killed in homicides in 2020, according to New Orleans Police Department and Orleans Parish Coroner’s…

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Dec312020

Dept of Health Update

December 31, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 6,754 #COVID19 cases Wednesday. Of those cases, 4,214 were confirmed cases and 2,540 were…

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Dec312020

Orleans Parish Closing Bars to Indoor Consumption

December 31, 2020

Bars closed to indoor patrons in Orleans Parish after the positivity rate surpassed the 5-percent mark for two consecutive weeks.…

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Dec312020

STPSO Formally Arrests Wounded Suspects

December 31, 2020

Two suspects accused in a deadly shooting in Lacombe that injured a 4-year-old have been released from the hospital and…

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Dec312020

Blood Drive for Retired Slidell Police Officer

December 31, 2020

STFPD #1 and the Slidell Police Department are joining others to help one of their retired employees in his time…

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Dec312020

MS Cases Climbing

December 31, 2020

More than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in Mississippi, setting a new record. The Mississippi State Department…

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Dec302020

Letlow Succumbs to COVID-19

December 30, 2020

Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has died at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport with COVID-19. Governor Edwards said COVID-19 took Congressman-elect…

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Dec302020

Dept of Health Update

December 30, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,946 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of the cases, 3,060 were confirmed cases and 886 were…

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Dec302020

Denham Coach Arrested

December 30, 2020

Denham Police said former Denham Springs High School Coach Tyler Love turned himself in to law enforcement custody after warrants…

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Dec302020

NOLA Pauses Testing for New Year

December 30, 2020

COVID-19 testing sites in the New Orleans Metro area will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.…

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Dec302020

LWC Working on COVID Relief Details

December 30, 2020

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says they are waiting on Congress’ finalizations on the COVID Relief Bill before they can start…

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Dec292020

Dept of Health Update

December 29, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 823 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 732 were confirmed cases and 91 were…

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Dec292020

Unlocked Cars Hit in Denham Springs

December 29, 2020

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that at least three vehicles have been burglarized. Surveillance video shows thieves pulling…

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Dec292020

Eviction Moratorium Extended

December 29, 2020

The eviction moratorium has been extended through the end of January. A staff attorney with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services said…

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Dec282020

Vaccines Headed to Long Term Care Facilities This Week

December 28, 2020

Louisiana’s next shipment of the Moderna vaccine arrives this week and will be on its way to those living in…

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Dec282020

Dept of Health Update

December 28, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,227 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a three day total. 2,829 were confirmed cases and 398…

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Dec232020

Dept of Health Update

December 23, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,705 COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 2,720 were confirmed cases and 985 were…

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Dec232020

Edwards Asks For a Safe Christmas

December 23, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference Thursday to address Louisiana’s rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor explained…

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Dec232020

Severe Weather Threat Today

December 23, 2020

There is MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather this afternoon through Wednesday night. All of Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi are…

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Dec232020

City of Slidell Flood Mitigation

December 23, 2020

The City of Slidell said they want to pursue every opportunity to mitigate properties in the city. Currently, they are…

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Dec232020

Single Vehicle Fatality in Slidell

December 23, 2020

Shortly before 8am on Tuesday, December 22nd, Slidell Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Airport Road near Meadows…

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Dec222020

Dept of Health Numbers

December 22, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,111 COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 1,097 were confirmed and 14 were probable.…

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Dec222020

Roundtable Discussion in NOLA

December 22, 2020

A roundtable discussion was held Monday afternoon to answer community questions and dispel rumors surrounding the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Jennifer…

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Dec222020

Ochsner Testing in Mandeville This Week

December 22, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in Mandeville —Monday, December 21, 2020, through Wednesday, December 23,…

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Dec222020

Landry Continues Fight Against Governor

December 22, 2020

The battle between Attorney General Jeff Landry and Governor John Bel Edwards over COVID-19 regulations is not over. The Louisiana…

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Dec222020

STPSO Seeks Info on Lacombe Shooting

December 22, 2020

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s assistance in obtaining information about a shooting which occurred in the Lacombe…

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Dec222020

Tangi Road Work Today

December 22, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews will be working to repair the shoulders of Kraft Road on Tuesday, Dec. 22.…

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Dec212020

Dept of Health Update

December 21, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,738 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. The total number of cases reported…

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Dec212020

STPSO Investigates Crash in Pearl River

December 21, 2020

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash, which resulted in a fatality Friday night. The crash occurred as…

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Dec212020

Vaccine Town Hall in NOLA

December 21, 2020

The city of New Orleans is hosting a virtual town hall Monday to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. The town hall…

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Dec212020

Krewe of Omega Cancels 2021 Carnival Events

December 21, 2020

The Krewe of Omega, the Tangipahoa-based Mardi Gras organization, announced Friday night that after consultation with local officials and much…

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Dec212020

Journalism Scholarship Honors McCord

December 21, 2020

A scholarship is in memory of Carley Ann McCord who at 30, died in a plane crash in Lafayette on…

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Dec212020

Fatality Crash in Livingston Parish

December 21, 2020

Shortly after 2:30 am on December 19, 2020, Troopers from State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatal…

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Dec182020

Dept of Health Update

December 18, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,851 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 2,988 were confirmed cases and 863 were…

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Dec182020

Edwards Urges Mitigation; Talks Vaccines

December 18, 2020

Gov. Edwards held a news conference Thursday where he said the vaccines being administered was “the beginning of the end”…

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Dec182020

Blood Drive for TPSO Sergeant Battling COVID

December 18, 2020

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with The Blood Center to host a replacement blood drive to support…

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Dec182020

“Be The Match” Event in Honor of Local Judge

December 18, 2020

Grace Bennett Gasaway has spent her career on the bench as a judge, an attorney, but most importantly as a…

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Dec182020

Limited Attendance for Pelicans Games

December 18, 2020

Attendance inside the Smoothie King Center for New Orleans Pelicans games will be limited during the 2020-2021 NBA season due…

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Dec182020

Southeastern Continues Christmas Tree Recycling Program

December 18, 2020

Southeastern Louisiana University says discarded Christmas trees can be dropped off and used for wetland restoration rather than throwing them…

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Dec172020

Dept of Health Update

December 17, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,275 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 2,001 were confirmed cases and 1,274 were…

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Dec172020

Edwards News Conference Today

December 17, 2020

Gov. Edwards will hold a news conference to address Louisiana’s rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations at 2:30 p.m. today. The…

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Dec172020

STHS Administers Vaccine to Front Line Workers

December 17, 2020

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived on the Northshore. As part of federal deployment of the groundbreaking Pfizer vaccine, St. Tammany…

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Dec172020

Slidell Memorial Begins Vaccinations

December 17, 2020

Slidell Memorial also made history as they joined other healthcare facilities in this monumental turning point. The initial distribution of…

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Dec172020

Pink Car Fundraising Hero Passes

December 17, 2020

Slidell Memorial also joined other local entities to express their condolences over the passing of Caleb Page. Caleb was an…

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Dec172020

St Tammany Corp Enters Partnership with Southeastern’s Small Business Development

December 17, 2020

This week Chris Masingill, CEO of St. Tammany Corporation, and Dr. John L. Crain, President of Southeastern Louisiana University, formalized…

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Dec172020

Slidell Man Fires on Police and Arrested After Beef Over Pigs

December 17, 2020

A Slidell-area man has been arrested after he fired upon a St. Tammany Sheriff’s lieutenant who was patrolling Wednesday morning.…

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Dec172020

Stilley Says Virtual Learning Here to Stay

December 17, 2020

School Superintendent Melissa Stilley says one lesson the Tangipahoa Parish School System has learned in 2020 is that virtual learning…

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Dec172020

No New Restrictions for City of New Orleans

December 17, 2020

The City of New Orleans held a news conference yesterday to address rising COVID-19 cases in New Orleans. Mayor LaToya…

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Dec162020

Dept of Health Update

December 16, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,617 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 2,115 were confirmed cases and 502 were…

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Dec162020

NOLA News Conference Today

December 16, 2020

The City of New Orleans will hold a news conference today to announce more restrictions. According to the city, new…

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Dec162020

Arrests Made, More Suspects Sought in Apple Street Shooting

December 16, 2020

On December 11, Hammond Police responded to Apple Street and made contact with a male victim who was suffering from…

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Dec162020

STHS COVID Team Gets Vaccination Today

December 16, 2020

Yesterday St. Tammany Health System reported 31 patients in COVID care, an inpatient census of 145, and 612 patients discharged…

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Dec162020

Huge Donation for United Way SE Louisiana

December 16, 2020

On Tuesday, a $10 million donation was made by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who selected UWSELA following a thorough…

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Dec162020

Driver in Fatal Denham Crash Had Been Shot

December 16, 2020

Officials with the Denham Springs Police Department say they are investigating a shooting and crash that left two men dead…

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Dec162020

St Tammany Parish Christmas Update

December 16, 2020

The 21st Annual drive-thru Holiday of Lights moves into its third weekend, Friday, December 18, through Sunday, December 20, from…

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Dec162020

Slidell Woman Faces Federal Charges

December 16, 2020

US Attorney Peter Strasser announced that 50 YO DONALD PETER AUZINE, JR. of Baton Rouge, and 45 YO BONNIE JEAN…

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Dec152020

Dept of Health Update

December 15, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,022 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 964 were confirmed cases and 58 were…

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Dec152020

Testing Site in Slidell This Week

December 15, 2020

Ochsner Health is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in the Slidell area; Tuesday, December 15, through Friday, December 18,…

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Dec152020

Drucker Arrested For Shoplifting Again

December 15, 2020

A St. Tammany school board member has been accused of shoplifting again. 55 YO Sharon Lo Drucker is accused of…

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Dec152020

MS Gets Vaccine As Numbers Climb

December 15, 2020

COVID-19 deaths in Mississippi continue to increase while the first 25,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived Monday. State…

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Dec152020

Leadership Changes at Stennis

December 15, 2020

NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has announced senior leadership changes with the retirement of one executive…

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Dec152020

Vehicle Burglaries in Covington

December 15, 2020

The Covington Police Department has received numerous complaints over the past few weeks of vehicles being burglarized. With these reported…

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Dec152020

Southeastern Community Music School Accepting Registrations

December 15, 2020

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School is accepting registrations for its 2021 session, which begins Jan. 25. The 13-week spring…

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Dec142020

Dept of Health Numbers

December 14, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 4,462 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. Of those cases, 3,631 were confirmed…

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Dec142020

Tangi Road Work Schedule

December 14, 2020

The final weeks of 2020 will find Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews working to complete several end-of-year projects, including…

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Dec142020

More Restrictive Guidelines May Be Coming to NOLA

December 14, 2020

As COVID case numbers are on the rise in statewide and in New Orleans, more restrictive guidelines could be coming…

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Dec142020

I-12 Drug Bust By STPSO

December 14, 2020

A traffic stop conducted on I-12 eastbound resulted in the discovery of more than two pounds of powder cocaine. Last…

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Dec142020

TPSO Seeks Info on Suspect

December 14, 2020

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in providing information about 38 YO Laterrance WHITE “ aka…

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Dec142020

Art Opening at Safe Haven

December 14, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper welcomed members of the arts and health communities as they came together at the…

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Dec142020

STPSO Gets Financial Excellence Award

December 14, 2020

Sheriff Randy Smith is proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has…

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Dec142020

25 YO Covington Woman Killed on LA 25

December 14, 2020

On Friday, December 11, shortly before 6:00 pm, State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal two vehicle crash on…

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Dec142020

Northshore Humane Helping Homeless Dogs Get New Home

December 14, 2020

On Tuesday, December 15th at 8:30 AM a volunteer pilot and Santa Clause himself will fly homeless senior dogs, Shelby…

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Dec142020

Cantrell Tries to Cut Daigle from Rockin’ New Years Event

December 14, 2020

Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she doesn’t want singer Lauren Daigle to perform during the annual “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” event…

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Dec112020

Dept of Health Update

December 11, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,542 #COVID19 cases yesterday. 95% of the cases were community spread. 5% were in…

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Dec112020

Charges in Lacombe Shootings

December 11, 2020

In the double homicide case in Lacombe warrants were issued for the arrests of Renard Causey Sr. and Jason Leblanc,…

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Dec112020

Mississippi Adds More Restrictions

December 11, 2020

Gov. Tate Reeves has issued additional COVID-19 measures as the number of cases continue to surge in Mississippi. The new…

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Dec112020

Covington Woman Pleads Guilty to FEMA Fraud

December 11, 2020

U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser announced that 49 YO Kelly Guathier, a resident of Covington, pleaded guilty on December 9, to…

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Dec112020

Crimestoppers Seeks Fugitive Who May Be in St Tammany

December 11, 2020

Crimestoppers and the US Marshal’s NOLA Fugitive Taskforce are asking for information about a fugitive wanted for Murder out of…

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Dec112020

Kentwood Burglary Fugitive Caught

December 11, 2020

Earlier this week 34-year-old Donnie L. Brown was located and taken into custody. Brown had been developed as a suspect…

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Dec112020

NOLA Looking to Cut Crowd Sizes

December 11, 2020

New Orleans’s health director says new limitations on indoor bar crowd sizes could be imposed next week based on current…

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Dec102020

Local Positivity Rates Continue to Rise

December 10, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 4,339 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 2,618 were confirmed cases and 1,721 were…

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Dec102020

Governor To Hold News Conference Today at 2:30

December 10, 2020

Gov. Edwards will hold a news conference today at 2:30 p.m. on the state’s response to rising COVID-19 cases. This…

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Dec102020

Mississippi Case Numbers Climb

December 10, 2020

The State of Mississippi reported 2,746 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 new deaths on Wednesday. That was the highest…

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Dec102020

Medline Says They Are Ready to Move Forward in Hammond

December 10, 2020

On the day after the vote allowing them to move forward, Medline said they applauded the City of Hammond and…

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Dec102020

Two Men Killed in Lacombe Home Invasion from Hammond

December 10, 2020

St. Tammany sheriff’s deputies are investigating a double homicide in Lacombe in which two of four armed intruders were killed.…

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Dec92020

Lacombe Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Three Wounded

December 9, 2020

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which took place Tuesday December 8th in the Lacombe area. The…

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Dec92020

Dept of Health Update

December 9, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,429 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 1,775 were confirmed cases and 654 were…

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Dec92020

Medline Project Moves Forward in Hammond

December 9, 2020

The Hammond City Council held a meeting regarding the potential rezoning of a piece of property near the Hammond Airport…

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Dec92020

STHS COVID Update

December 9, 2020

Yesterday St. Tammany Health System reported 35 patients in COVID care there and 565 patients discharged from COVID care since…

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Dec92020

St Tammany Chamber Backs Off In Person Events

December 9, 2020

The St Tammany Chamber says with COVID-19 cases climbing and another peak anticipated, their board of directors is looking ahead…

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Dec92020

STPSO Highway Enforcement Unit Makes Drug Bust

December 9, 2020

An early Tuesday morning traffic stop on I-12 uncovered more than two and a half pounds of Ecstasy tablets and…

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Dec92020

Details on Pearl River Christmas Program

December 9, 2020

The Town of Pearl River says this year’s Christmas Program will be Friday, December 11, a Drive-Thru ONLY event, followed…

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Dec92020

LHSAA Relocates Prep Classic

December 9, 2020

Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, financial responsibilities, and risk of cancellation, the upcoming LHSAA Football Prep Classic moves from the…

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Dec92020

Inmates Test Positive in Livingston

December 9, 2020

A dozen inmates housed within the Livingston Parish Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19 according to Livingston Parish Sheriff…

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Dec82020

Dept of Health Update

December 8, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,016 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 994 were confirmed cases and 22 were…

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Dec82020

Louisiana Adopts CDC Changes to Quarantine Guidelines

December 8, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health has adopted the CDC’s recently updated guidance that allows people who may have been exposed…

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Dec82020

Edwards Going to DC

December 8, 2020

Gov. Edwards will travel to the White House to participate in today’s Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit, alongside other governors…

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Dec82020

Changes in Property Tax Billing in Tangipahoa Parish

December 8, 2020

The 2020 property tax bills are being sent out in Tangipahoa Parish. Unlike previous years, the residents of Hammond and…

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Dec82020

Ochsner Testing Sites in St Tammany

December 8, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in the Abita Springs area, starting Tuesday, December 8, through…

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Dec82020

Christmas Past Festival Cancelled

December 8, 2020

Old Mandeville Business Association Board President Dr. Liza Ledet says they regret to announce that the Christmas Past Festival in…

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Dec82020

Testing Sites in Tangipahoa Parish

December 8, 2020

In Partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard, free COVID-19 testing…

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Dec82020

Program Feeds 12,400 Tangi School Children

December 8, 2020

The Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, in conjunction with the USDA, announced that it served more than 38.7…

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Dec72020

Dept of Health Update

December 7, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,939 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. Of those cases, 3,291 were confirmed…

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Dec72020

Tangipahoa Renewal Passes; Farris Wins

December 7, 2020

For Tangipahoa Parish the parish’s one-cent sales tax for roads and bridges was renewed for four more years, winning the…

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Dec72020

Christmas Under the Stars in Slidell

December 7, 2020

The lights are on in Griffith Park and Christmas Under the Stars kicked off this weekend. Visitors can see the…

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Dec72020

Highway 11 Bridge Project Extended to Spring 2021

December 7, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the U.S. 11 Bridge replacement project between Slidell and New Orleans is…

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Dec72020

Deputy Fired for Incident at Jail

December 7, 2020

A former St. Tammany Sheriff’s deputy is facing a misdemeanor battery charge following an investigation into an incident that occurred…

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Dec72020

Schroder Released from Hospital

December 7, 2020

State Treasurer John M. Schroder was released from the hospital Friday night after receiving treatment for complications related to COVID-19.…

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Dec72020

Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Mark

December 7, 2020

A Morning with Covington’s Mayor Mark for COFFEE & CONVERSATION will be happening at Bogue Falaya Hall on Tuesday, December…

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Dec72020

Mobile Ticketing at Southeastern

December 7, 2020

Southeastern Louisiana Athletics is implementing mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets for the 2020-21 season, the SLU…

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Dec42020

Dept of Health Update

December 4, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,774 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 2,232 were confirmed cases and 542 were…

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Dec42020

Jury Duty Cancelled for 22 JDC Today and Monday

December 4, 2020

Due to the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in our area, the 22nd Judicial District Court has cancelled…

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Dec42020

STPSO Cancels Senior Citizen Dinner

December 4, 2020

Sheriff Randy Smith is saddened to announce the cancellation of this year’s Deputy Sheriff’s Association Senior Citizen Dinner, due to…

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Dec42020

Car Burglaries and Theft in Ponchatoula

December 4, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for the public’s help in gathering information related to several vehicle burglaries and…

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Dec42020

Schroder Treated for COVID

December 4, 2020

State Treasurer John M. Schroder is being treated at a Louisiana hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. Treasurer Schroder is…

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Dec42020

COVID Update from Ochsner Today

December 4, 2020

Ochsner Health will be hosting a Facebook Live today at 11 AM to share the latest about COVID-19, including vaccines.…

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Dec32020

Cooper Says No To Northshore Parades for Mardi Gras

December 3, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today that 2021 Mardi Gras Parades will not roll in St. Tammany. The…

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Dec32020

Dept of Health Update

December 3, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,604 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these, 3,329 are confirmed cases and 275 are probable…

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Dec32020

Edwards Covers Vaccine Distribution

December 3, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by a member of the White House’s Coroanvirus Task Force at a news conference…

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Dec32020

MS Gov Talks Statewide Mask Mandate and Schools

December 3, 2020

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is still not ready to force a statewide mask mandate, saying the numbers don’t add up…

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Dec32020

Mother Turns Herself in for Kidnapping; Child Safe

December 3, 2020

A Metairie woman wanted for kidnapping her biological child on Thanksgiving Day turned herself into the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s…

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Dec32020

False Alarm at Hammond High Magnet

December 3, 2020

A broken air-conditioning belt caused smoke but no fire at Hammond High Magnet School shortly before lunchtime on Wednesday. Tangipahoa Parish…

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Dec32020

SNAP Benefits Schedule Changes

December 3, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is beginning a three-month process of transitioning its SNAP benefits schedule to…

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Dec32020

Tangipahoa Schools Approve $27 Million in Improvements

December 3, 2020

Earlier this week the Tangipahoa Parish School Board approved approximately $27 million in classroom/school facility projects, pending approval from the…

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Dec22020

Dept of Health Update

December 2, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 5,326 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 3,948 are confirmed cases and 1,378 are…

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Dec22020

Edwards Press Conference Today

December 2, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference to address the state’s response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations…

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Dec22020

Holiday of Lights in St Tammany

December 2, 2020

The drive-thru version of the 21st Annual Holiday of Lights kicks off Friday, December 4, at 5 p.m. on Koop…

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Dec22020

Drug Bust Leaves Mississippi Family in Tangi Jail

December 2, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards announced the arrest of a Mississippi father and daughter following a traffic stop that led…

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Dec22020

Hammond Woman Arrested for Starting Apartment Fire

December 2, 2020

The State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Hammond woman for setting an apartment unit on fire with surrounding units occupied.…

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Dec22020

Ground Breaking for New Kentwood Library

December 2, 2020

The Tangipahoa Parish Library will host a ground breaking ceremony for the new Kentwood Branch Library, Wednesday, December 9 at…

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Dec22020

Property Tax Bill Pay Options in St Tammany

December 2, 2020

St. Tammany residents are seeing their annual property tax bills arrive in the mail this week. For some homeowners with a…

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Dec22020

Testing in Slidell This Week

December 2, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in the Slidell area through Friday, December 4, at the…

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Dec22020

National Adoption Month Event

December 2, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services capped National Adoption Month with a virtual event Monday evening celebrating the…

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Dec22020

Son Pleads To Killing Father In Albany Murder

December 2, 2020

DA Scott M. Perrilloux reports that 25 YO Joshua Faust, of Albany, pleaded no contest to Manslaughter in the death…

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Dec12020

Dept of Health Update

December 1, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported only 171 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a drop off officials attributed to a pause in…

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Dec12020

St Tammany Chamber Changes Key Events

December 1, 2020

The St Tammany Chamber is making some changes to events they have schedule for the next few weeks. With over…

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Dec12020

STHS Adjusting to Higher COVID Numbers

December 1, 2020

St. Tammany Parish Health System is canceling inpatient elective surgeries due to an increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations. Last night…

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Dec12020

St Tammany Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved

December 1, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness received word from FEMA and the Governor’s Office of…

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Dec12020

Absentee Ballot Deadline Today

December 1, 2020

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is today at 4:30 pm. Requests can be made online by visiting voterportal.sos.la.gov…

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Dec12020

Tangi Road Work

December 1, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews will be completing two cross drain projects in the Ponchatoula area this week. Tangipahoa…

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Dec12020

Agents Seeks Leads on Killing of Black Bear

December 1, 2020

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say they are asking for the public’s help in identifying the…

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Dec12020

STPSO Reports Kidnapped Child

December 1, 2020

Yesterday St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s detectives asked for the public’s help in locating Coreion Molette. On Thursday (November 26), the…

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Dec12020

Teen Killed in Tangipahoa Crash

December 1, 2020

Louisiana State Police reported a crash that killed ten-year-old Salvador Arjon Jr. State police say the crash happened Sunday shortly…

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Nov302020

Dept of Health Update

November 30, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,641 new #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. Of these newly reported cases,…

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Nov302020

Freezing Weather Tonight

November 30, 2020

St. Tammany, Livingston, Tangipahoa and Mississippi coastal counties are among those included in a Freeze Watch in effect from Monday…

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Nov302020

Testing in Tangipahoa

November 30, 2020

In Partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard, free COVID-19 testing…

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Nov302020

New Fire House for FD-1 in Slidell

November 30, 2020

In January 2021 the FD-1 Fire House will be demolished, and a new upgraded facility will be built. The old…

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Nov302020

New Business at Northshore Square Site

November 30, 2020

There’s action at the North Shore Square Mall site. A former anchor spot in the mall will be occupied by…

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Nov302020

Tangipahoa Homicide Investigated

November 30, 2020

Over the weekend the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office were investigating a Homicide that occurred…

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Nov302020

Olde Towne Parade in Slidell Will Not Roll; Other Festivities Still On

November 30, 2020

Due to the concern for public health and safety, the City of Slidell is canceling the Olde Towne Slidell Community…

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Nov252020

Dept of Health Update

November 25, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,266 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 2,111 are confirmed cases and 1,155 are…

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Nov252020

Louisiana Goes Back to Modified Phase 2

November 25, 2020

Louisiana is going back to a modified version of Phase 2, Governor John Bel Edwards announced yesterday. The revised Phase…

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Nov252020

Thanksgiving Closures for STPG

November 25, 2020

All non-emergency offices of St. Tammany Parish Government are closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of…

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Nov252020

Entergy Completes Purchase of Bogalusa Plant

November 25, 2020

Entergy Louisiana has completed the purchase of the Washington Parish Energy Center, an approximately 361-megawatt facility that will deliver a…

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Nov252020

New Heights Auction Items Online

November 25, 2020

Since they were unable to host their annual Garden Party this year, New Heights Therapy decided to bring the auction…

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Nov252020

NS Hospitals Band Together; Urge Residents To Be Safe

November 25, 2020

Northshore hospital leaders are coming together to urge residents to mask up in response to the recent local surge in…

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Nov242020

Dept of Health Update

November 24, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 971 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 951 are confirmed cases and 20 are…

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Nov242020

Some Local Superintendents Want to Expand In-Person Learning

November 24, 2020

Several area school superintendents are asking the state for more freedom to expand in-person learning. Three superintendents from the area,…

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Nov242020

Pearl River Greyhounds Find New Homes

November 24, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services says the 46 pups removed from a Pearl River rescue in early…

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Nov242020

Hammond Rotary Delays Movie Night

November 24, 2020

The Hammond Rotary Club says they will postpone The Drive In Movie Night originally scheduled for November 28th, with rain…

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Nov242020

STPSO Participates in Click It Or Ticket

November 24, 2020

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is participating in the National Click It or Ticket campaign over the Thanksgiving Holiday. As…

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Nov242020

STHS Doctor Urges Caution Over Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020

At St. Tammany Health System, which has seen its number of COVID-positive inpatients double in the past two weeks and…

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Nov242020

Widening Project in Baton Rouge Moves Forward

November 24, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced it had selected a contractor for the first phase of the…

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Nov242020

French Quarter Patrols Cut

November 24, 2020

Five years ago, New Orleans officials signed a contract with Louisiana State Police to have troopers patrol the French Quarter.…

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Nov232020

Dept of Health Update

November 23, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 3,478 #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. Of the new cases, 3,026 are…

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Nov232020

Man Killed On Hammond Train Tracks

November 23, 2020

On November 20, at approximately 11:41 pm, the Hammond Police Department began investigating a pedestrian hit by a train at…

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Nov232020

State Police Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting

November 23, 2020

During the early morning hours of November 20, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was requested by the Tangipahoa…

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Nov232020

Tangi Testing Site This Week

November 23, 2020

In Partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard, free COVID-19 testing…

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Nov232020

State Running Out of Federal Virus Money

November 23, 2020

Louisiana will run out of federal coronavirus money before it pays out grants to all eligible small businesses and local…

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Nov232020

Covington Business Association Cancels Holiday Party

November 23, 2020

Due to COVID concerns, the CBA Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the Holiday Party/ December meeting. They…

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Nov232020

State Police Vehicle Hit by Tanker Truck

November 23, 2020

Police say a tanker truck rear-ended a Louisiana State Police unit Friday morning, causing an explosion and sending both drivers…

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Nov202020

Slidell Shooting Suspect at Large

November 20, 2020

A Slidell-area man is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday night near Slidell. At approximately 10:30 p.m.,…

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Nov202020

Dept of Health Update

November 20, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,073 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 1,755 are confirmed cases and 318 are…

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Nov202020

Drill Today at Diversified Foods

November 20, 2020

St. Tammany Parish Fire District 13, Goodbee Fire Department wants to remind the public that they have a Public Safety…

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Nov202020

Cantrell Open to Rescheduling Mardi Gras Parades

November 20, 2020

Parades will not happen in New Orleans during Mardi Gras but some krewes brought up the possibility of rescheduling parades…

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Nov202020

Upcoming St Tammany Chamber Events

November 20, 2020

The St Tammany Chamber held their Business Appreciation Award Luncheon yesterday. They said that they appreciate that everyone wore masks,…

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Nov202020

Attempted Murder Charges in Livingston

November 20, 2020

The State Fire Marshal’s Office, with assistance from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, has arrested a Livingston man for trying…

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Nov202020

No In Person Tangi School Today

November 20, 2020

There are no in-person classes for Tangi public schools today, so be sure you check your child’s virtual assignments. Also,…

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Nov202020

Dept of Corrections Says No Thanksgiving Prison Visits

November 20, 2020

Due to rising COVID-19 cases across the state and in its prison system, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and…

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Nov202020

Louisiana Unemployment Claims Surge

November 20, 2020

A surge in new claims for unemployment insurance with the state is lining up with an increase in coronavirus cases.…

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Nov192020

Dept of Health Update

November 19, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,239 new #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 1,310 are confirmed cases and 929…

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Nov192020

Details on Alton Shooting

November 19, 2020

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred Tuesday (November 17) evening in the Alton area. At…

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Nov192020

Small Business Saturday in Olde Towne Slidell

November 19, 2020

Olde Towne Slidell Main Street announced that, as a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program, it will be…

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Nov192020

Fatal Crash in St Helena

November 19, 2020

On Tuesday, November 17, shortly after 10:00 pm, State Police Troop L began investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash on LA…

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Nov192020

Sentencing in Drug Case

November 19, 2020

DA Scott Perrilloux reports that 47 YO Alton Pines, of Ponchatoula, LA, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute…

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Nov192020

Cooper Says Northshore Mardi Gras Under Discussion

November 19, 2020

Parish President Mike Cooper say he remains in coordinated discussions with the municipalities, public agencies and medical professionals of St.…

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Nov192020

State Sales Tax Holiday

November 19, 2020

Louisiana residents can save about 5% on most purchases Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21. State lawmakers declared the…

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Nov182020

Dept of Health Update

November 18, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,592 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of these cases, 2,139 are confirmed cases and 453 are…

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Nov182020

Slidell’s Pink Police Car A Huge Success

November 18, 2020

Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal wrapped a police car pink last month in order to raise money for Breast Cancer…

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Nov182020

No NOLA Parades for Mardi Gras 2021

November 18, 2020

The City of New Orleans says that Mardi Gras parades will not be permitted in 2021. According to the city’s…

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Nov182020

1 Dead 1 Wounded in Alton Shooting

November 18, 2020

Not a lot of details were available, but as of late last night we know the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office…

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Nov182020

COVID Testing in Tangipahoa

November 18, 2020

In Partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard, free COVID-19 testing…

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Nov182020

Two Killed in Pearl River County Hit and Run

November 18, 2020

Two teenagers were killed in a hit-and-run in Pearl River County last weekend according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol and…

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Nov182020

Dunigan Wins Resident Student Teacher of Year at Southeastern

November 18, 2020

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Teaching and Learning has named Taylor Dunigan as the recipient of the 2020 Resident Student…

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Nov172020

Missing Child From Bogalusa

November 17, 2020

UPDATE: The child was found, and is with authorities in Bogalusa. The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II…

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Nov172020

Dept of Health Update

November 17, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 547 #COVID19 news cases yesterday. Of these cases, 535 are confirmed cases and 12…

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Nov172020

Medline in Hammond Moves Forward

November 17, 2020

The potential relocation of the Medline distribution facility expansion from St Tammany to Tangipahoa Parish took another step forward last…

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Nov172020

COVID Testing in Slidell

November 17, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week in the Slidell area, Tuesday, November 17, through Friday, November…

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Nov172020

Prescribed Burn in Big Branch

November 17, 2020

Weather conditions were favorable for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire management crews to conduct a prescribed burn operation. This…

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Nov172020

Free Flu Vaccines In Franklinton

November 17, 2020

There is a flu vaccination clinic happening in Franklinton on November 19th from 3 until 6 at the Franklinton Health…

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Nov172020

Cooper’s Statement for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020

Parish President Mike Cooper put out a statement yesterday. “I want to wish every citizen of St. Tammany a safe…

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Nov172020

Early Voting Set to Begin

November 17, 2020

Andi L. Matheu, the Tangipahoa Registrar of Voters, sent out the Sample Ballot for the December 5, 2020 election. Early…

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Nov172020

STHS Urges COVID Awareness During Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020

St Tammany Health System says all local residents should renew awareness and focus on containing the spread of COVID-19 in…

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Nov172020

STPSO Responds to Slidell Robbery

November 17, 2020

The St. Tammany Sherriff’s Office has arrested a Slidell-area man in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning…

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Nov162020

Dept of Health Update

November 16, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,565 new cases, a two-day total. 11 more deaths were reported, bringing the state…

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Nov162020

Fatal Crash Into Slidell Bank

November 16, 2020

Shortly before midnight Friday, Slidell Police responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into the St. Tammany Federal…

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Nov162020

Sun’s Head Clerk Arrested for Theft

November 16, 2020

The head clerk for the Village of Sun was arrested Friday for theft and malfeasance in office after it was…

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Nov162020

HPD Seeks Info on Rape Suspect

November 16, 2020

On October 24, the Hammond Police Department was notified by the Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department of a female stating…

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Nov162020

Shooting Suspects Arrested in Hammond

November 16, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says four Hammond residents were arrested related to a shooting that occurred on November 9,…

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Nov162020

Drug Bust on I-12

November 16, 2020

Nearly 50 pounds of cocaine was located last week during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 12 after deputies with…

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Nov162020

Slidell Honors Local Artists

November 16, 2020

Congratulations to the Slidell Art League 2020 Artists of the Year! They include: Master Artist – Laird Willis, Apprentice Artist…

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Nov162020

Mandeville Interior Designer Faces More Charges

November 16, 2020

More charges have been added for the owner of a Mandeville-are interior design company. In February 2020, St. Tammany Financial…

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Nov132020

LA Dept of Health Update

November 13, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,173 new #COVID19 cases yesterday, a two day total. 96% of the cases were…

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Nov132020

Judge Rules for Edwards

November 13, 2020

In a court hearing yesterday a Louisiana judge denied the Speaker of the House’s request for Governor John Bel Edwards…

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Nov132020

Medline Meeting Next Week

November 13, 2020

Next week the conversation will continue about the potential relocation of the Medline Distribution facility from St Tammany to Tangipahoa…

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Nov132020

Six Indicted in Lacombe Murder

November 13, 2020

DA Warren Montgomery announced that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted six people this week in the shooting death…

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Nov132020

HPD Seeks Missing Teen

November 13, 2020

As of last night the Hammond Police Department was seeking the public‘s assistance in locating a missing person, Caleb Smith,…

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Nov132020

CPRA Holding Meetings Next Week

November 13, 2020

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) seeks the views and recommendations of all coastal stakeholders regarding its draft…

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Nov132020

Free Cats at St Tammany Animal Shelter

November 13, 2020

During the month of November, take home a cat six months or older for FREE from the St. Tammany Parish…

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Nov132020

Hammond Man Indicted in St Tammany Rape

November 13, 2020

DA Warren Montgomery announced that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted 42 YO James Michael Buckley, of Hammond, on…

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Nov122020

No Update Yesterday; New One Today

November 12, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health reported that in observance of Veterans Day, the Louisiana Department of Health will not update…

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Nov122020

Armstrong International Passenger Counts Rising

November 12, 2020

Passenger counts are picking up at Armstrong International as they get ready for a busier holiday season. The airlines say…

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Nov122020

Court Date Between Governor and AG

November 12, 2020

Today Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry takes on Governor John Bel Edwards in court again. Lawyers from Landry’s office will…

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Nov122020

St Helena Schools Close Friday

November 12, 2020

St Helena schools are closing Friday for deep cleaning. There will be no virtual classes either. School will resume on…

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Nov122020

COVID Cases Climb in Mississippi

November 12, 2020

In Mississippi their state health department says hospitalizations for COVID-19 are on track to the crisis levels they saw this…

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Nov122020

Southeastern Jazz Ensemble Concert

November 12, 2020

The Southeastern Louisiana University Jazz Ensemble will livestream the last concert of the fall 2020 semester via the KSLU Facebook…

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Nov112020

Dept of Health Update

November 11, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,307 new #COVID19 cases. 96% of the cases were community spread. 4% of…

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Nov112020

Olde Towne Christmas Parade Will Roll

November 11, 2020

Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the community to participate in the 2nd Annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Parade which…

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Nov112020

Extra Paycheck for Tangi Teachers

November 11, 2020

Tangipahoa Parish School Superintendent Melissa Stilley says there are always opportunities to find good in the toughest of times and…

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Nov112020

Dog Rescue Operator Arrested

November 11, 2020

The operator of a Pearl River-area dog rescue was arrested this week on animal cruelty charges when St. Tammany Sheriff’s…

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Nov112020

Testing Sites in Abita and Mandeville

November 11, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing this week at the Abita Recreation District on Wednesday November 11. On…

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Nov112020

Pair Sentenced in Ponchatoula Pub Killing

November 11, 2020

DA Scott Perrilloux reports that 26 YO Ryan Anthony, of Albany, and 29 YO Azia Crockett, of Ponchatoula, pleaded no…

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Nov112020

Hit and Run Kills Independence Man

November 11, 2020

Shortly before 9:00 pm on November 9, Troopers from State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal hit and run…

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Nov112020

Prep Championship Games in Superdome

November 11, 2020

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has put together a plan to handle postseason play for prep football and it…

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Nov112020

Possible Renewable Fuel Complex in Baton Rouge

November 11, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Fidelis Infrastructure co-founders Daniel J. Shapiro and Bengt Jarlsjo announced their portfolio company Grön Fuels…

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Nov112020

Clinical COVID Trial in NOLA

November 11, 2020

A new clinical trial to test multiple therapeutics in the early treatment of COVID-19 is launching in New Orleans. MedPharmics,…

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Nov102020

Dept of Health Update

November 10, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 380 new #COVID19 cases. 97% of the cases were community spread. 3% of…

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Nov102020

Cooper Schedules Meetings for Comprehensive Plan

November 10, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced the first round of public involvement opportunities for New Directions 2040, the update…

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Nov102020

Slidell City Council Meeting

November 10, 2020

The Slidell City Council will have their next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council…

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Nov102020

Grant for Livingston Sheriff’s Office

November 10, 2020

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received a grant administered by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The grant will fund overtime…

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Nov102020

St Tammany Holiday of Lights

November 10, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that a modified version of the 21st Annual Holiday of Lights will go…

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Nov102020

STPSO Donates to NS Food Bank and Samaritan Center

November 10, 2020

Through the St. Tammany Deputy Sheriff’s Association, STPSO employees donated checks for more than $500 each to the Northshore Food…

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Nov102020

Public Hearing for Road Projects

November 10, 2020

The Joint Transportation, Highway, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing on Thursday, November 12, at 1:30…

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Nov92020

Dept of Health Update

November 9, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,251 new #COVID19 cases, a two day total. The vast majority of these…

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Nov92020

Christmas on Front in Slidell

November 9, 2020

The City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful are partnering with local organizations and businesses to spread some Christmas cheer…

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Nov92020

St Tammany Chamber Calls for Change After Medline Loss

November 9, 2020

Lacey Osborne, CEO of the St Tammany Chamber says they have done significant research on the seemingly lost opportunity to…

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Nov92020

Former Killian Police Chief Arrested

November 9, 2020

On September 30, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was requested by the Killian Police Department to investigate allegations…

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Nov92020

Child Struck By Vehicle in Slidell

November 9, 2020

Around 1:15pm on Sunday, a 7-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Highway 11/Pontchartrain Drive. The preliminary investigation indicates that…

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Nov92020

Ponchatoula Makes Charming List

November 9, 2020

According to bigseventravel.com, Ponchatoula is ranked eighth among the top 25 most charming small towns in the south. It is…

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Nov92020

Fatality Crash Near Abita

November 9, 2020

Shortly before 10 p.m. Friday night, deputies with the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a fatal vehicle crash…

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Nov92020

Lighthouse Restoration and Education Project

November 9, 2020

St. Tammany President Mike Cooper announced that the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse Habitat Restoration and Shoreline Protection Project for Educational Outreach…

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Nov92020

Job Expansion Project for Denham and Bogalusa

November 9, 2020

On Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Evon Roquemore of Brightside Clinic and Everso Systems announced that mental health…

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Nov92020

Cantrell Discusses Weekend Gathering and Phase 3.3

November 9, 2020

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says code enforcement is considering consequences after a large group of people gathered at the…

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Nov72020

St Tammany Fishing Pier Closed Until Spring Due to Zeta

November 7, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that the St. Tammany Fishing Pier will remain closed until early spring 2021,…

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Nov62020

Dept of Health Update

November 6, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 740 new #COVID19 cases. 90% of the cases reported to the state were…

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Nov62020

Edwards Extends Phase 3

November 6, 2020

Even as his coronavirus restrictions are being challenged in court, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced yesterday that he’s extending Louisiana’s…

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Nov62020

Sunshine Project Put on Hold

November 6, 2020

The Army Corps of Engineers is considering whether potential environmental impacts require it to change, suspend or revoke the permit…

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Nov62020

Shell to Close Refinery in Convent

November 6, 2020

The Shell Refinery in Convent, La. will begin shutting down later in November, the company confirmed yesterday. The plant employs…

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Nov62020

Storm Fee Coming from Entergy

November 6, 2020

After a record-breaking hurricane season, some people may notice a new fee added to their Entergy bill. This has happened…

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Nov62020

More Arrests from Kidnapping Case

November 6, 2020

Detectives with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office have successfully identified all parties involved in the kidnapping case that occurred on…

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Nov62020

Safe Haven Hotline

November 6, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has partnered with the National Safe Haven Alliance to offer a 24/7…

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Nov62020

Zeta Debris Pick Up Ends in St Tammany

November 6, 2020

Friday, November 6, will be the final day for green, vegetative limb debris from Hurricane Zeta. Public Works crews will…

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Nov62020

Sales Tax Holiday

November 6, 2020

A two-day state sales tax holiday, November 20 and 21, will help residents and businesses recovering from recent hurricanes and…

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Nov62020

Delayed Tangi Project to Start November 16

November 6, 2020

Motorists can expect delays near Cypress Pointe Hospital as construction begins on a turning lane for Dr. John Lambert Drive…

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Nov62020

NOLA City Council Makes A Mardi Gras Decision

November 6, 2020

The New Orleans City Council has voted to protect a krewe’s spot on the parade calendar if they decide they…

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Nov52020

COVID Numbers in Louisiana

November 5, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 371 new #COVID19 cases. 98% of the cases reported were community spread. 2%…

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Nov52020

Accidents Shut Down I-12 in Tangi

November 5, 2020

It was two accidents, involving as many as 10 cars, that slowed down a busy portion of I-12 on Wednesday.…

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Nov52020

Drug Seizure in St Tammany

November 5, 2020

A Nevada resident was arrested this week after illegal narcotics were located hidden inside his vehicle during a traffic stop…

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Nov52020

Road Closure in Tangipahoa

November 5, 2020

Larpenter Lane will be closed for approximately six hours on Friday, Nov. 6, as Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews…

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Nov52020

Chamber Open House in Slidell

November 5, 2020

The St Tammany Chamber of Commerce says even though they had a soft opening of their Chamber office in Olde…

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Nov52020

Camp Salmen Reopened; New Hours

November 5, 2020

Camp Salmen Nature Park in the Slidell area reopened yesterday after extensive cleanup from Hurricane Zeta. Parish Government asks that…

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Nov52020

Free Flu Shots at Florida Parishes Arena

November 5, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health, in coordination with Tangipahoa Parish Emergency Management Office, will be offering free drive thru flu…

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Nov52020

Cooper’s President’s Arts Awards

November 5, 2020

Parish President Mike Cooper announced that the 14th Annual President’s Arts Awards recipients will be honored at the President’s Arts…

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Nov42020

Dept of Health Update

November 4, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,150 new #COVID cases. 95% of these new cases are tied to community…

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Nov42020

Montgomery and Creel Win

November 4, 2020

In St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, incumbent DA Warren Montgomery was re-elected Tuesday carrying 64 percent, or almost 92,000 votes.…

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Nov42020

Gasaway Goes Back to the Bench

November 4, 2020

City Court Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway has been re-elected in the 7th Ward for a fifth term. Gasaway, a 24-year…

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Nov42020

Dykes Defeats Fore for 21st JDC Bench

November 4, 2020

Hammond attorney William Scott Dykes has been elected to the 21st Judicial District Court bench with more than 60,000 votes…

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Nov42020

Farris and Deliberto in Run-Off

November 4, 2020

Voters put Marshal Pat Farris into a December run-off against a retired Hammond Police officer, Bert Deliberto, Jr. Incumbent Pat…

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Nov42020

Daniels Elected Mayor of Amite

November 4, 2020

Former city councilman and Tangipahoa Parish School Board member Walter Daniels is Mayor-elect for the Town of Amite. Appointed earlier…

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Nov42020

Hammond Man Charged with Pornography

November 4, 2020

A Livingston Parish judge has set bond at $11 million for a Hammond man charged with more than 100 counts…

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Nov42020

Fatality Crash in Tangipahoa

November 4, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, shortly after 5:00 am, State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA…

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Nov32020

Dept of Health Update

November 3, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 270 new #COVID19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 183,616. 98%…

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Nov32020

Today is Election Day

November 3, 2020

Polls open today at 6 AM and voters have until 8 PM to cast their ballots on a range of…

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Nov32020

Zeta Info for St Tammany

November 3, 2020

In St Tammany citizens in need of blue roof tarps can pick them up at the following locations in St.…

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Nov32020

Ochsner Testing in Slidell This Week

November 3, 2020

Ochsner Health System is offering Community COVID-19 testing from Tuesday, November 3 through Friday, November 6, at the Fritchie Park…

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Nov32020

SNAP Replacement Benefits Approved

November 3, 2020

Recipients of SNAP benefits in 6 Southeast Louisiana parishes will receive automatic 25% replacement benefits due to widespread power outages…

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Nov32020

McComb Preacher Arrested

November 3, 2020

A former high school basketball coach in Baton Rouge, more recently a pastor in Mississippi, has been arrested on a…

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Nov32020

State Offers Free Flu Shots

November 3, 2020

The Florida Parishes Arena in Amite will host a flu shot clinic on Nov. 5. With flu season starting in…

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Nov32020

CBA Monthly Meeting

November 3, 2020

The CBA meeting is this Wednesday, November 4, at the Seiler Bar on North Columbia Street in Covington. The reception…

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Nov32020

Southeastern Orchestra Performs

November 3, 2020

The Southeastern Louisiana University Chamber Orchestra will perform Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7.30 p.m. in Pottle Music Auditorium. The free…

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Nov22020

Dept of Health Update

November 2, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,064 new #COVID19 cases, a two day total. The vast majority of these…

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Nov22020

St Tammany Storm Update

November 2, 2020

Over the weekend St Tammany Parish government announced that all boil advisories put in place due to #Hurricane Zeta by…

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Nov22020

Livingston Man Caught After Kidnapping Two Girls

November 2, 2020

Around 5:00 p.m. on October 30, deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office were contacted by Tangipahoa 911 about a…

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Nov22020

Slidell Man Dies in Crash

November 2, 2020

On Friday, October 30, shortly before 5:00 pm, State Police Troop L began investigating a one vehicle fatal crash on…

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Nov22020

Road Work Near Cypress Pointe

November 2, 2020

Motorists will experience delays near Cypress Pointe Hospital this week as construction begins on a turning lane for Dr. John…

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Nov22020

NOLA Police Shooter in Custody

November 2, 2020

The suspected shooter that injured two New Orleans police officers has been booked into the New Orleans jail. 44 YO…

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Oct302020

La Dept of Health Update

October 30, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 392 new #COVID19 cases. 96% of the cases were community spread. 4% of…

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Oct302020

Power Outages As Thursday Night

October 30, 2020

As of Thursday, October 29, utility companies are reporting approximately 48,718 customers in St Tammany remain without power. Cleco said…

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Oct302020

Oxygen Offered for Storm Victims

October 30, 2020

St. Tammany Parish Government has partnered with local Fire Districts to assist citizens who have no power and need to…

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Oct302020

HPD Makes Unrelated Shooting Arrests

October 30, 2020

October 29 Hammond Police, with the assistance of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, arrested…

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Oct302020

St Tammany Picking Up Green Debris Today and Tomorrow

October 30, 2020

The St. Tammany Department of Public Works will pick up green, vegetative, storm-related debris in unincorporated areas of St. Tammany,…

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Oct302020

Exxon Reducing Costs Through Lay-offs

October 30, 2020

About 1,900 U.S. employees are being cut as ExxonMobil, Louisiana’s largest manufacturing employer, seeks to reduce costs. In an announcement…

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Oct302020

St Tammany Emergency Operations Update Thursday Night

October 30, 2020

St. Tammany Parish Emergency Operations PM Update – October 29, 2020 Parish Government Offices will open Friday, October 30, 2020.…

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Oct302020

WST Down to Less than 1,000 Outages

October 30, 2020

Washington St Tammany Electric reports that of their 51,534 members, at the height of the outages from Hurricane Zeta, over…

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Oct292020

Cleco Update on Outages

October 29, 2020

Cleco’s 1:30 Update 1:30 P.M. UPDATE: At the peak of Hurricane Zeta, nearly 73,000 Cleco customers were without power in…

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Oct292020

Latest Info from STPG

October 29, 2020

Here’s the latest info we have from St Tammany Parish Government…. Non-essential Parish Government Offices are closed Thursday, October 29,…

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Oct292020

Dept of Health Update

October 29, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 503 new #COVID19 cases. 98% of the cases reported were community spread. 2%…

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Oct292020

Many in SE Louisiana in the Dark

October 29, 2020

As much as 75% of the region was without power after Zeta went through. On the Northshore CLECO said that…

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Oct292020

Mandeville Teenager Killed in Crash

October 29, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28, just before 1:00 pm, Troopers from State Police Troop L responded to a fatal crash on…

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Oct292020

Generator Safety Tips

October 29, 2020

If high winds and heavy rain knock out your power during Hurricane Zeta, a generator can help restore power to…

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Oct292020

Disaster Fund for Zeta

October 29, 2020

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) is encouraging public donations to its Disaster Relief Fund to support households affected by…

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Oct292020

Big Early Voting Results in Tangipahoa

October 29, 2020

During the early voting period that ended on Tuesday, Tangipahoa Parish residents registered more than 22,000 ballots cast so far…

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Oct292020

I-12 Fatality Identified

October 29, 2020

On Monday, October 26, 2020, just after 10:00 pm, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a fatal…

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Oct292020

Boil Water Advisory in Meadow Lake

October 29, 2020

Due to the loss in power caused by Hurricane Zeta on October 28, 2020, the Meadow Lake Water System serving…

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Oct292020

Mask Order on MS Gulf Coast

October 29, 2020

On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, citing the growing number of coronavirus cases locally, Gov. Tate Reeves has issued a local…

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Oct282020

Dept of Health Update

October 28, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 885 new #COVID19 cases. 97% of the cases reported to the state were…

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Oct282020

Edwards Vetoes Bill

October 28, 2020

A bill sponsored by State Representative Mark Wright from Covington that would have given lawmakers the ability to reject individual…

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Oct282020

Local Sandbag Locations

October 28, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Department of Public Works will open six self-serve sandbag locations beginning at 7:30 a.m. this morning.…

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Oct282020

As Tammany Trace Expands So Do Camp Salmen Hours Of Operation

October 28, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper, officials from LOTD, Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Park and the Bayou Liberty Association…

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Oct282020

2nd Arrest in St Tammany Murder

October 28, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a second individual in connection with the murder of Everett Wayne Finely.…

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Oct282020

Live Better Luncheon Postponed

October 28, 2020

It was a difficult decision, but the Live Better St. Tammany Committee leadership and the St Tammany Chamber agreed it…

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Oct272020

St Tammany And Tangi Schools Staying Home Wednesday

October 27, 2020

All STPPS schools and offices are closed Wednesday due to potential impacts from Hurricane Zeta. This closure includes the STPPS…

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Oct272020

Dept of Health Update

October 27, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 222 new #COVID19 cases. 92% of the cases reported to the state were…

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Oct272020

Edwards Fires Back at Louisiana House

October 27, 2020

Governor John Bel Edwards is suing the Louisiana House of Representatives to defend the coronavirus rules they are attempting to…

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Oct272020

Zeta 4 AM Advisory

October 27, 2020

At the 4 AM Advisory the National Hurricane Center says “ZETA CONTINUES TO PRODUCE STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS…

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Oct272020

St Tammany Opens Sandbag Locations

October 27, 2020

St. Tammany Parish President, Mike Cooper, his administration and emergency operations personnel continue to prepare for any impacts from Zeta…

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Oct272020

Vote on Medline Site in Tangi is Delayed

October 27, 2020

Apparently Hammond city officials will ask the City Council on Tuesday to postpone action on a request to rezone property…

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Oct272020

Cantrell Calls For Cuts

October 27, 2020

In New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is asking all city departments to take a 20% budget cut next year. She…

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Oct272020

Livingston Parish Roads on Ballot

October 27, 2020

Funding for roads in Livingston Parish is on the ballot on Election Day and Parish President Ricks says, despite having…

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Oct272020

Local Students Performing at Southeastern

October 27, 2020

The Opera/Music Theatre Workshop recently announced its contribution to the performing arts at Southeastern Louisiana University for the fall semester:…

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Oct262020

Dept of Health Update

October 26, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 974 #COVID19 cases, a two day total. 95% of the cases reported to…

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Oct262020

Keeping an Eye on Zeta

October 26, 2020

Tropical Storm Zeta is forecast to hit Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula Tuesday as a hurricane, then head for somewhere between Louisiana…

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Oct262020

Former Slidell Pastor Arrested in Georgia

October 26, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says the former pastor of a Slidell-area church was booked Thursday night into a…

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Oct262020

Southeastern Welcomes Potential Students

October 26, 2020

October is the national college application month and Southeastern Louisiana University is excited to provide future students many different opportunities…

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Oct262020

Early Voting Records Broken

October 26, 2020

With early voting almost over, more than 760,000 Louisiana residents have already cast their ballots for the Presidential Election. In…

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Oct262020

Slidell’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner

October 26, 2020

Slidell’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted by Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Thursday, Nov. 26.  This year, meals…

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Oct262020

Beer and Bites Crawl in Downtown Covington

October 26, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11th, from 5:30-9:30pm, the 4th Annual event for Oxtoberfest, but the INAUGURAL Beer & Bites Crawl will…

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Oct242020

Arrest Made in Abita Murder

October 24, 2020

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a murder that occurred earlier this year…

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Oct232020

Dept of Health Update

October 23, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 744 #COVID19 cases yesterday. 98% of the cases reported to the state were…

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Oct232020

Edwards Allows High School Stadiums to 50%

October 23, 2020

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that starting Friday, October 23, high school outdoor stadiums will be allowed to move to…

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Oct232020

Slidell Plane Crash Pilot Identified

October 23, 2020

A New Orleans lawyer is dead after officials say a plane crashed at the Slidell Municipal Airport Wednesday night. Slidell…

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Oct232020

Shoulder Closure Today on I-12

October 23, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Transportation says on I-12 Westbound, near the Baptist Weigh Scales (MP 36), they will have a…

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Oct222020

LA Dept of Health Update

October 22, 2020

Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 744 new #COVID19 cases yesterday. 98% of the cases reported to the state…

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Oct222020

Crash At Slidell Municipal Airport

October 22, 2020

Around 7:15pm last night it was announced that Slidell PD was on the scene of a plane crash at Slidell…

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Oct222020

Traffic Issues on I-12 Wednesday

October 22, 2020

Traffic was a mess yesterday afternoon after all four lanes of I-12 from Highway 190 to Highway 1088 were closed…

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Oct222020

Legislature says No to Decline in Benefits or Tax Hikes

October 22, 2020

The steep drop in Louisiana’s unemployment trust fund balance during the coronavirus outbreak will not trigger a decline in benefits…

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