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A new law in town
Thanks to Friday’s ceremonial swearing in held at the Covington Courthouse, the 22nd Judicial District Court now has six new members, an unprecedented number. The newcomers are filling the places of four judges who stepped down from the bench before last fall’s elections and the two new seats created by the Legislature for family and juvenile court cases.
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Parish facing shortfall due to tax delay
The St. Tammany Parish Council found out Thursday night the delay in sending out property tax bills is causing financial problems for some of the parish’s fire districts.
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Covington man pleads guilty to homicide
A 23-year-old Covington driver pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his passenger when he fell asleep at the wheel and flipped his car near Bush on April 6, 2008.
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Slidell woman and her dog save man from drowning
A young law student will have an interesting tale for her classmates when she returns to her studies at the College of William & Mary in Virginia this week.
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Mandeville officials discuss 190 drainage let downs
The U.S. Highway 190 project in Mandeville is coming to a close, but Parish President Kevin Davis is unhappy with some aspects of the construction.
More of this storyLoss of revenue and complete loss of cable coverage in some areas are of major concern by the Covington City Council.
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Scalise named assistant Republican Whip, gets committee assignment
Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, was named by Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) as an Assistant Republican Whip, responsible for tracking legislation and providing the rest of the republican conference with vote recommendations.
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Ongoing Middle East violence sends fuel prices back up
Don’t look now, but gas prices are rising again.
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Eastern parish residents want more bike paths
“Frankly I’m a little jealous,” longtime Slidell resident and District 76 state Rep. Kevin Pearson said.
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A Slidell man allegedly shot a 60-year-old woman three times Saturday night while the woman was doing him a favor, Slidell police said.
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Davis says he won't seek a fourth term
Parish President Kevin Davis’ bid for a fourth term is no more.
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Justice Center hallways buzz to life
In the maze of hallways behind electronically locked doors at the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington, a controlled madhouse of sorts unfolded Monday with clerks and aids zipping from room to room, filling their new bosses’ wishes as they ushered in the largest transition of new judges in recent memory.
More of this storyIt’s no secret, 2008 was a turbulent year for Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price and his city. But that’s yesterday, and today Price is looking forward to tomorrow.
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Slidell man sentenced to 15 years in shooting
A 26-year-old Slidell man pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder and was sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend’s father.
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Causeway approaches widening to three lanes
The clogged commute to and from the Causeway through Mandeville will see a multi-million dollar dose of relief by year’s end.
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Slidell man sentence to two years for rape
Moments after apologizing to his 17-year-old rape victim Monday, a 28-year-old Slidell man pleaded guilty to the attack that included hitting her on the head with a tree branch.
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Recycled Christmas trees being used for marsh restoration
Christmas tree recycling is taking place in St. Tammany Parish, and trees are being used for marsh restoration.
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Corps approves Mandeville coastal assimilation project
The mud is about to hit the fan in Mandeville.
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2008 quiet year for Folsom, 2009 likely to follow suit
Compared to the year before, 2008 was a calm and quiet year for Folsom, exactly how Mayor Marshell Brumfield likes it.
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Fire destroys temporary home in Abita
An Abita Springs family started the new year with dismay when a metal building that served as a temporary home went up in flames Dec. 30.
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Madisonville mayor calls 2008 a success
Even after enduring two pesky hurricanes in 2008, Mayor Peter Gitz called last year a success.
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Councilman pleads guilty to drunk driving
Parish Councilman Marty Gould, charged with drunk driving on the Causeway after a New Orleans Saints game, pleaded guilty Dec. 17 during his arraignment, Rick Wood, District Attorney spokesman, said Tuesday.
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Geospatial company now calls Slidell home
The Interstate 12 corridor continues to buzz with life as a leading geospatial company plants roots in Slidell.
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FHS coach resigns post after DWI arrest
Richard “Gregg” Hudson, the stocky high school football coach with four consecutive district champions and a coach of the year title under his belt, had arrived two years ago at Fontainebleau High School as a savior to repeat his success.
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Slidell teen's project for the birds
A project undertaken by a Slidell ninth-grader will help make it easier to enjoy the outdoors this summer.
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