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Marrero man booked on identity theft charges

For the second time this year, the Slidell Police Department has made an arrest in an identity theft case.
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U.S. Attorney investigating Mandeville audit results
The Louisiana Legislative Audit recently released on the Mandeville city government’s inner workings and the Mandeville Police Department’s Citizen’s Service Fund has piqued the interest of federal investigators.
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Future Slidell employees face decreased retirement benefits
New city employees hired after Sept. 1, 2008, will have different retirement health insurance benefits than current city retirees.
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Families help sanctuary save animals
When Matt Dennison started working with the animals in the barn at Clearwater Wildlife Sanctuary, he didn’t know what to expect.
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Only six Slidell City Charter changes on November ballot
First there were eight proposed changes to the Slidell City Charter, but at the City Council’s Tuesday meeting, it was whittled down to six proposed changes that will be decided on by voters on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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Land use focus of public master plan meeting
Slidell residents who attended the final public input meeting Wednesday night for the Slidell Master Plan were given class work as a means of letting urban planning consultants know what residents want for their city’s future growth.
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Pearl River aldermen say 'No' to video bingoy Anne Lautzenheiser
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A controversial video bingo proposal died with nary a whimper Tuesday, as the Pearl River Board of Aldermen voted 3-1 against the plan, with one abstention.
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Library summer reading program big hit
The St. Tammany Parish Library’s 2008 Summer Reading program “Be a Star Read!” wrapped up its annual reading extravaganza with some record breaking numbers.
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Comprehension zoning plan in final phases
Zoning changes may be ahead for Covington, but most will be a result of renaming zoning classifications, Steve Villavaso, planning and zoning consultant, told the Covington City Council Tuesday.
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Moore withdraws from race for judge'��s seat
Patrick E. Moore has withdrawn from a campaign for judge in 22nd Judicial Court’s Division B, a seat vacated by retiring judge Elaine W. DiMiceli.
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Sheriff's office to target 16 neighborhoods Saturday as part of Operation Safe Streets
The Sheriff’s Office will target 16 neighborhoods from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in a crackdown on side street speeders, the fifth such operation since March.
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Abita aldermen approve set of rules for park, playground
The Abita Springs Board of Aldermen recently approved a set of rules and regulations for the town park and new playground.
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Slidell puts brakes on modular home sales
With a 5-2 vote, the Slidell City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night imposing a six-month moratorium on the sale and construction of modular homes within city limits.
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Board stresses attendance, recognizes communicators
Poor attendance in elementary school is an early indicator of a high school dropout, said St. Tammany Parish Deputy Superintendent Trey Folse at the regular School Board meeting held Thursday night.
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Pearl River woman killed in accident
A 41-year-old woman died and another woman and a man were hospitalized after a two-car collision Thursday morning.
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Forsyth looks toward the future of cancer center
Slidell Memorial Hospital has moved one step closer to its vision of a comprehensive regional cancer center by appointing JoAnn Forsyth, MHA, to the position of administrator.
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Longtime Folsom grocery store closes doors, welcomes newcomer
After nearly 23 years, the only full-size grocery store in the village of Folsom is experiencing a rebirth.
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City Council adopts credit card policy
Thanks to a unanimous vote by the City Council Thursday night, Mandeville now has its first physical policy on the usage of city-issued credit cards and purchasing cards.
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Finance director on hot seat at meeting
Investigations into the Mandeville city government are not letting up anytime soon, as indicated Thursday by Mayor Pro Tem Trilby Lenfant after the City Council adopted the first written policy on city-issued credit card usage.
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Fire guts building being constructed in Slidell
A stubborn fire in an office building under construction at 1301 Eastridge Drive in Slidell gave St. Tammany Fire Services District 1 personnel trouble for a couple of hours Thursday night.
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Parish workers earn lowest average salary in region
From the half million dollar lake front homes to the shiny Mercedes and BMWs zipping through St. Tammany Parish, one thing is clear — pockets of the area’s population are among the wealthiest statewide.
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Slidell celebrating National Aviation Day Tuesday
In honor of National Aviation Day, the Slidell Municipal Airport at the end of Airport Road will have a ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the airport’s lobby.
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Lacombe loses power when truck hits lines
Heavy rains caused problems in Lacombe Tuesday when a U.S. Postal Service truck snagged low-hanging cables, knocking out power and snarling communications in the surrounding area.
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Celtics'�� Brown lending support to YouthTruth
A back-to-school party this Saturday hosted by YouthTruth Inc. will get a little help from Boston Celtics basketball star P.J. Brown.
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Price recall effort gets under way
“He ought to resign. That’s what I think,” longtime resident Michelle Griggs said.
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