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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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Field trip pay standardized for bus drivers
St. Tammany Parish School Superintendent Gayle Sloan presented a plan to standardize compensation for bus drivers on field trips at the committee as a whole business affairs and administrative meeting Tuesday.
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LSU game sparks fight, ends in shotgun blast
A friendly gathering to watch an LSU football last weekend nearly turned deadly when a seven-person brawl ended with a shotgun bang in Abita Springs.
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Slidell man arrested for rape of 19-year-old woman
Slidell police arrested a Slidell man Sept. 25 for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman at a party on Sept. 13.
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Communications District to study parish emergency radio plan
The Communications District of St. Tammany wants to make sure all police, fire and other first responders parish wide have the ability to communicate with each other during a major disaster.
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Parish National earns five-star industry rating
Covington-based Parish National Bank this week earned a five-star rating from Florida-based BauerFinancial Inc., a banking industry watchdog.
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Former inmate sues jail warden, doctors
A man once locked in the St. Tammany Parish Jail has sued the jail system claiming, among other things, a deputy stole his prosthetic leg and nicknamed him “hoppy.”
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Parish Council approves tax election
The St. Tammany Parish Council on Thursday approved a tax election Nov. 4 that asks voters south of Covington to approve parcels fees up to $200 per year for 20 years to finance drainage improvements.
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FEMA agrees to build new senior center
Senior citizens in the parish got some good news Wednesday from Slidell Mayor Ben Morris.
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Contractor returns home to help rebuild
When homebuilder Frank Mooney returned to his hometown of Slidell in 2006, he had one goal in mind — to help his area rebuild after Katrina.
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U.S. 190 project nearing completion
The monotonous drone of heavy machinery along Mandeville’s U.S. Highway 190 is striking a chord with local businesses and residents.
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Donation sparks debate over park in Covington
Diane Weiss, organizer of the 15th Street Flyers jogging club, donated $1,200 to Covington’s recreation department that the group raised at its Go Forth on the Fourth race held at Hubie Gallagher Park on West 15th Street in Covington.
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Juvenile detention center plans concern Lamz
Two opposing philosophical ideals clashed Wednesday night and produced no solution after an hours-long heated debate over the future expansion of the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.
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Local housing market slow but steady, realtors say
The global economy may be on the decline, but St. Tammany Parish realtors say the parish’s housing market is not as bad as some think.
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