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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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Abita Brewery explosion rocks area
Leslie Wolf thought a bomb had dropped.
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Mayor, City Council working on fleet policy
Another policy, in what has become a string of new guidelines, is undergoing the knife this week in Mandeville.
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City, Neighborhood, Street: Slidell/Turtle Creek/ Leeds Drive
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Slidell man arrested on rape charges
A fight over the use of a car led to a man’s arrest on charges of aggravated rape, battery and drug possession.
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Mackin takes the reins at Slidell Junior
Patrick Mackin brings some first-hand knowledge of Slidell Junior High School to his role as the school’s new principal.
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Clerk Web site fizzles, later reboots after virus contained
A virus that infected and shuttered the St. Tammany Parish’s Clerk of Court’s computer system and Web site last week was contained and eliminated this weekend.
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MLK Day activities begin on Friday in Covington
Service, unity of the community and the fulfillment of dreams are the hallmarks of this year’s Martin Luther King Day festivities in Covington. The theme of the celebration is “Yes We Can! Turning Dreams Into Reality,” said District A Covington City Councilwoman Frances Dunn, organizer of the activities.
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Two die in separate wrecks Saturday
A Slidell man who died Saturday when he failed to negotiate a curve off Oak Harbor Boulevard in Slidell and plunged his car into a canal was identified Tuesday as a 19-year-old film student.
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Faulty headlight leads to drug bust
A 35-year-old stopped in downtown Covington Friday for a faulty headlight was arrested when police found 14 bags of marijuana in the front seat.
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New hours listed for animal shelter
The new shelter for the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services will have extended Saturday hours beginning Saturday. The shelter has been open to the public on Saturdays from 8 to noon. The public will now have access to the shelter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
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Mandeville man arrested for using ax to break into ex's apartment
Mandeville police arrested a 26-year-old man last Friday after he gained access into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment using an ax.
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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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Economy could affect school system
The new year may bring challenges to the St. Tammany Parish School System for 2009, but Superintendent Gayle Sloan said the system is ready to meet them.
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Twin Span worker dies from December accident
Boh Bros. Construction President Robert Boh announced Wednesday that the crane operator involved in a Dec. 23 accident on the Twin Span Bridge died from his injuries Tuesday.
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