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Foreclosures of family home in St. Tammany Parish surge
As the nation’s financial floor crumbles and homeowners continue to slip into foreclosures, St. Tammany residents are no exception. The parish now ranks third statewide for mortgage defaults, according to a nationwide foreclosure database.
More of this storyAs the town of Pearl River begins planning its 2009 budget, among the items to be included will be the town’s first building inspector.
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City of Covington budget for 2009 under review
The budget process for the city of Covington is under way with a proposed budget for general fund revenues for 2009 of $15,206,011. This compares to the $13,923,144 budget for 2008 in general fund revenues and reflects a 12 percent increase over the adopted 2008 budget.
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Lacombe man indicted in July fatality
A 32-year-old Lacombe man was indicted on vehicular homicide charges this week in the death of his passenger in a July car wreck, while two other men were indicted with juvenile sex crimes in separate incidents.
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Preventing home fires this year'€™s campaign
Firefighters in St. Tammany Parish will take part in Fire Prevention Week today through Oct. 11 with a host of open houses, school demonstrations and more.
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Mandeville waterway is losing its depth
Mandeville’s largest bayou is filling up with mud.
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Economy affecting parish budget
The claws of a sinking U.S. economy dug into parish government this week when Parish President Kevin Davis introduced a $99 million budget for 2009, 6.5 percent less than last year’s and among the largest yearly downswings in recent memory.
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No runoffs in judicial races; tax renewals pass easily
Voters in St. Tammany and Washington parishes elected five new judges for the 22nd Judicial District Court Saturday, and parish voters overwhelmingly approved two property tax renewals.
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In the close-knit world of artists and gallery owners, the good news spread like wildfire Wednesday — original art is now tax-free.
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New Pinewood retention pond hailed a success
Despite fears and concerns by residents who live on the perimeter of the Pinewood Country Club golf course, it looks like the new retention pond built between the 14th and 15th holes is a big success, according to club and city officials.
More of this storyThe wheels of a new urban public bus service are not going round and round — at least for now.
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Parish business center closes in Covington
The St. Tammany Parish Business and Career Solutions Centers are joining forces to better meet the needs of businesses and job seekers.
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FEMA officials ask landlords to register their property
Too many people, not enough room.
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For 53 years, the St. Tammany Humane Society has opened its doors to abused, neglected and orphaned animals throughout the area, sheltering more than 1,000 pets each year.
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Local WWII veteran's tragedy has bright ending
What took an act of God to destroy took an act of Congress to replace.
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Slidell man dies in wreck Saturday
A Slidell man died early Saturday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car on Gause Boulevard, according to Slidell police.
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Liquid mulch secures ground, grass
As you drive down the freshly paved roadways of the new Fremaux Avenue interchange in Slidell, take a look at the thick green carpet of grass on the embankment.
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Parish Council denies rezoning
Donna Nevels just wanted to sell a cup of joe.
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Fremaux interchange officially opens
“This is an amen moment.”
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Home destroyed, family missing cat
It’s a sad day for the Fontanille family. The last rafter painted, the last nail hammered, Jason and Keva looked out from their porch and breathed easier.
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Ozone, Octoberfest makes weekend festive
Although the economic impact figures will not be available until the end of the month, organizers of events this past weekend said they were well attended and people had a good time.
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Residents urged to be proactive
In the wake of flooded homes in Slidell from hurricanes Gustav and Ike in early September, city leaders recently urged homeowners to become more aware of flood zones in Slidell and of preparing homes and property for flood mitigation.
More of this storyPhillip M. Lynch Jr. said Tuesday he has decided to withdraw from the runoff election against Susan Leonard for the remaining seat as 4th Ward Justice of the Peace.
More of this storyThe Louisiana Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers of fake check scams that can hit you where it hurts — the pocketbook.
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Rose Laurant has a Bible in one hand and a leash in the other.
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