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Historic school restored to pre-hurricane glory
The historic halls of Brock Elementary School are once again echoing with the pitter-patter of little feet.
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Slidell woman indicted for vehicular homicide
A St. Tammany Parish grand jury on Tuesday indicted a suspected drunk driver who ran over and killed a 53-year-old confined to a wheelchair.
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Bicyclist suing parish, city of Mandeville over '€˜slip on slime'€™ on Tammany Trace
A St. Tammany bicycle rider has sued parish government and the city of Mandeville after he said he slipped and fell on moldy pavement while riding on the Tammany Trace.
More of this storyThanks to the national media, we all know the housing market is on the fritz. But local realtors are urging residents to take advantage of the robust inventory of houses and decreasing mortgage rates in St. Tammany Parish, where housing sales remain encouraging.
More of this storyThe Slidell administration will introduce an ordinance at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that would give Mayor Ben Morris permission to execute the purchase of the Long Stay Motel in Olde Towne.
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Police warning parents about incense
Who would think that common incense would be harmful to humans?
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Snow a welcomed surprise to residents
Mike Elwell’s 6:30 a.m. alarm blared Thursday morning to the sounds of Don Dubuc’s fishing show. It might be the day to lure in the big one, he said.
More of this storyImagine a French film with students directing, writing and starring in the production using a movie maker technology program. Sounds exotic, fun and improbable. But Bonnie Bernstein’s French classes at Covington High School use technology to enhance their French cultural experience every day.
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Pearl River to fine residents for messy pets
The Pearl River Board of Aldermen on Tuesday ordered pet owners to pick up after their furry friends.
More of this storyMadisonville Mayor Peter Gitz seemed to close a brutal chapter of his life Wednesday, relieved the man who robbed him two years ago was sentenced to 55 years in prison.
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Parish releases demolition report card
According to a report on the demolition of blighted houses in St. Tammany Parish after Hurricane Katrina, the parish has had more than half the houses demolished.
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Infant killed in traffic accident
An infant boy, not harnessed in a child restraint, died Sunday north of Folsom after being tossed from a spinning vehicle, State Police said.
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Parish trying to replace Carr bridge
St. Tammany Parish has applied with the U.S. Coast Guard for a permit to replace the Carr Drive bridge that connects the street with U.S. Highway 11 just south of Slidell.
More of this storyThe Louisiana Department of Transportation Development announced Tuesday it has permitted Boh Bros. Construction to resume work on the area of the new Interstate 10 Twin Span bridge, where an October accident killed one worker.
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Bush man gets 40 years for harboring murderer
A Bush man who harbored Samantha Jaume’s murderer, giving the bloody triggerman a clean T-shirt and jeans, food and a place to sleep, was sentenced to 40 years in jail Tuesday.
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Rezoning will allow Covington day care project to move forward
After a year and a half of work to comply with zoning and planning requirements, Moses and Irene Elliott got approval Monday to rezone their property on North Polk Street and West 31st Avenue allowing for a day care center.
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Residents against Mandeville area development
When Marsha Davis moved to St. Tammany Parish several years ago, she settled into a single-story ranch home on one acre near Mandeville, close enough to the trappings of city life but still secluded enough to see deer or rabbits trotting through her backyard.
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Madisonville district designation on hold
That cultural district Madisonville artists and residents were striving for may take a bit longer to come to fruition.
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Man found guilty in two Slidell robberies
A New Orleans man who robbed two Slidell businesses, including a Burger King where he locked employees inside a cooler, was found guilty of armed robbery late last week.
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Mandeville residents still wary over water
For Joe Southern, taking a shower had never been so lethal.
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Northshore agriscience building dedicated to teacher's memory
He didn’t live to see it finished, but Paul Payne would have been very proud of his students’ efforts Wednesday when Northshore High School students, faculty, family and friends dedicated the new Paul Payne Agriscience Building.
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Alone together during the holidays
Out of adversity comes love, hope, caring and support.
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Clock is ticking for Mandeville recall effort
Mandeville residents wanting to recall Mayor Eddie Price are running out of time.
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Mandeville girls helping needy families
There’s a new nonprofit organization here in St. Tammany, but it isn’t affiliated with any big national charities or established local groups.
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