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Women Build 2008

Most of the volunteers' T-shirts were pink, and a rather high-pitched whoop seemed to spontaneously erupt periodically from one quarter or another as work got under way on the latest batch of Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West homes.
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More victims, charges in child rape case
Slidell Police Chief Freddie Drennan and St. Tammany Parish School Board Superintendent Gayle Sloan announced Tuesday that two more boys have come forth as victims of alleged molestation by former Abney Elementary custodian Dino Jay Schwertz of Slidell.
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Stabbing death listed as justified
A 51-year-old Covington man who was fatally stabbed early this month likely bled to death after being slashed in the leg by his daughter, who was acting in self defense, authorities said.
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Drug testing company trying to keep youth safe
One thing Uchenna Vincent likes to do is to help children, and that is one of the reasons she started Accurate Testing Services.
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Slidell council overrides trailer ordinance veto
“It’s time to move on.”
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Accident on Twin Span ties up traffic
Two people suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when their GMC sports utility vehicle was pinned between an 18-wheeler and the guardrail of the Interstate 10 Twin Span bridge across Lake Pontchartrain. The accident involved four vehicles.
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Disney movie needs extras for filming in Lacombe Sunday
Extras are needed in a Disney TV pilot called “Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!” being filmed in St. Tammany Parish this weekend.
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Slidell man charged with false imprisonment
A budding Internet romance turned violent and resulted in the arrest of a Slidell man this week, accused of holding an Alabama woman against her will, Slidell Police Department officials said.
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Mandeville Bed Bath & Beyond looking to expand
Bed Bath & Beyond wants to expand its store at 3414 U.S. Highway 190 in Mandeville.
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Part of the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration hosted by several St. Tammany Parish Library branches, the Mandeville Library held a party for the acclaimed children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel on Monday with Youth Services Librarian Shellie Savoy reading some of his famous selections.
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Mandeville City Council makes statement over Price/Buell scrutiny
Signed by all five council members, Mayor Pro Tem Trilby Lenfant read a statement Thursday night at the city council meeting addressing the recent scrutiny Mayor Eddie price and Police Chief Tom Buell have been under after media reports surfaced alleging that Buell dipped into charitable funds to help buy Price Christmas gifts.
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Sheriff's Office solve 12-year old murder
On Dec. 21, 1995, one or more people entered the trailer of Lloyd Bedford, 55, and Barbara Murray, 55, at 72145 East 11th St. in Lacombe, and brutally murdered the couple by stabbing them repeatedly.
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Mandeville City Council issues statement on Price/Buell scrutiny
Mandeville Mayor Pro Tem Trilby Lenfant on Thursday tried to stifle relentless heckling the City Council has received over the recent scrutiny Mayor Eddie Price and Police Chief Tom Buell have been under.
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Local 911 officials rally for tax on prepaid phone cards
Losing an estimated $200,000 a year, the St. Tammany Parish Communications District is rallying for legislative action to collect taxes on prepaid phone cards that fund local 911 communication systems.
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Parish animal services gets interim director
Bush resident Melisa Sullivan-Piwetz was appointed Tuesday as interim director for the parish Department of Animal Services, a seat vacated since January when longtime director Brent Robbins took a job with the Agriculture and Forestry Commission.
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Bus drivers ask for help in getting additional operating pay from state
School bus drivers asked the St. Tammany Parish School Board on Thursday for help in getting an operational pay increase from the state Legislature.
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Popular choking game can have deadly results
Rachel Knight was in junior high school the first time she let a classmate wrap their hands around her neck and squeeze until she passed out.
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Art, litter groups introduced to Madisonville council
Madisonville continues to grow with the new developments of an art and litter-prevention organization.
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Burns, Scalise focusing on district
If one listens to political pundits and talk on the street, the April 5 Republican runoff between state Sen. Steve Scalise, and state Rep. Tim Burns for the 1st Congressional District seat is turning into a battle between the Northshore and the Southshore.
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Teens arrested on drug charges after allegedly divvying up marijuana at sheriff's substation
Glasses may have helped.
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Folsom Police Department expanding cruiser fleet
The Folsom Police Department is adding another vehicle to its six-car fleet.
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Mandeville cracking down on butts
The Keep Mandeville Beautiful organization is cracking down on butts - cigarette butts.
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Area rivers to be cleaned; meeting scheduled
Residual debris from Hurricane Katrina may be cleaned for the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte Rivers in Covington. The Natural Resource Conservation Service has offered to clean debris from the rivers if residents agree. A hearing will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 212 W. 17th St. to discuss the matter.
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Pearl River may get automated ice machine
Tailgate partiers, parade attendees and outdoor enthusiasts in the Pearl River area may soon have an easier time preparing for their adventures, if Arthur and Phyllis Reifke have their way.
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St. Patrick's Day parade rolls through Olde Towne
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade rolled through Olde Towne Slidell under brilliant blue skies on Sunday. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Slidell Association, the parade began at the City Hall building on Second Street and wound its way through the streets of Olde Towne. Parade-goers were pelted with produce, in the usual tradition, as well as beads, cups, toys and feather boas.
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