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'Proof' coming to Playmakers Friday
Shown are Sam Pickens and Krista Shafer rehearsing for the Playmakers Theatre production “Proof,” a drama by David Auburn, premiering on Friday and running through May 24. The cast will include Schafer as Catherine, Pickens as Hal, Robert Jahncke as Robert and Kathi Zenor as Claire. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For reservations, call 626-3392. Playmakers Theater is located at 19106 Playmakers Road in Covington.
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West 30's revitalization plan set to begin this summer
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Klan member pleads guilty to obstruction
One of the eight purported Ku Klux Klan members who allegedly took part in the slaying of an Oklahoma woman last November pleaded guilty April 30 to an obstruction of justice charge in the courtroom of state Judge Reginald Badeaux.
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Bids sent out for Slidell auditorium
Slidell Mayor Ben Morris said last Thursday he was sending out requests for bids on demolishing and rebuilding the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.
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Slidell PD arrest three for 2007 arson
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Slidell has new information officer
The city of Slidell has hired Melissa Newman as Public Information Officer. She will coordinate the development and maintenance of the city’s internal and external communications efforts and serve as the spokesperson and community contact.
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Stop, Drop, Rock N Roll Saturday in Covington
Stop, drop and roll. These words are second nature for many adults as to what should be done in the event of a fire. On Saturday, the Covington Fire Department will hold its second “Stop, Drop, Rock N Roll” gala to raise money and awareness for fire prevention education for children and the elderly.
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Two recreation districts lose out in millage election held Saturday
Voters told two recreation districts in St. Tammany Parish Saturday that they will not pay millage taxes to support recreation facilities in the district.
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School board term limits bill dies in committee
Proposed legislation that would limit the number of terms served by local school board members throughout the state has failed in committee. HB 664 would have limited the number of terms served by members elected after Jan. 1, 2010 to two and a half four year terms, or 12 years.
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Domestic disturbance leads to car accident
A routine domestic disturbance call by Slidell police Tuesday morning turned into a car chase that ended when the pursued car carrying two children in the back seat rolled over into a ditch on Fremaux Avenue.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests April 22-26:
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After an hour of listening to residents’ concerns and discussion amongst themselves, the Slidell City Council Tuesday night unanimously voted to let Mayor Ben Morris proceed with the purchase of 6 acres of land at the Summit construction site to relocate the Lakewood ditch and improve drainage in the area.
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Covington City Council questions Trailhead usage
Covington Councilman at large Trey Blackall put forth a proposal at Tuesday night’s Council meeting that would question the policy of after-hours use and rental of the Covington Trailhead’s bathrooms and electricity.
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Stokes family relieved by verdict
It took a jury of six less than 20 minutes to return a guilty verdict Tuesday afternoon for Callan Gill, the woman who caused a head-on collision that crippled 16-year-old Ashlee Stokes nearly a year ago.
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Two arrested for fiery practical joke
Two Slidell men, who thought they were playing a practical joke on a friend, ended up under arrest Wednesday after their prank literally ended up in flames.
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Causeway bridge commuters to start seeing smoother access
Commuters using the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway will get a smoother ride on the toll plaza in Mandeville.
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E. Habitat to hold Women Build
East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity will host more than 70 volunteers from around St. Tammany Parish and neighboring states during its Women Build Mother’s Day celebration all next week Monday through Friday.
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Household Hazardous Waste Day a success, says event coordinators
Officials with the St. Tammany Parish Department of Environmental Services and the Honey Island Group of the Sierra Club thanks everyone who helped to make the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day March 28 such a success.
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Vouchers available for new spay/neuter program
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is expanding its Prevent Another Litter Program.
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Almost 100 exhibitors filled the Castine Center Wednesday at the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual EXPO. The exhibitions opened at 11 a.m. and stayed open until 7 p.m. At the end of the day, after hours networking was available for visitors, Chamber members and exhibitors.
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With Manny out, Dodgers call up Slidell's Xavier Paul
Outfielder Xavier Paul, a 2003 Slidell High graduate, had a dream come true Thursday when he was called up to the majors by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Parish Council passes budget cuts bill
With no discussion before the vote but a lot of hand-wringing after it, the St. Tammany Parish Council Thursday night agreed to slash the 2009 operating budget by 3 percent as recommended by Parish President Kevin Davis last month.
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School Board to roll back millage
As part of the revised budget discussion at the St. Tammany Parish School Board committee as a whole meeting Thursday night, Director of Business Affairs Brett Stoltz recommended a one mill reduction in the ad valorem tax collected to repay bonded debt.
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First Lady says technology key to education
With a chemical engineering degree from Tulane University and all but her dissertation in marketing completed for a PhD from LSU, it is evident that Supriya Jindal, Louisiana’s First Lady, is a believer in the power and importance of education.
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St. Tammany School board opposes proposed legislation
Four bills, including one defeated in committee, would change the way school boards are selected and function throughout the state. St. Tammany’s School Board has already passed a resolution opposing the changes, while the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce voted to support education reform and the changes proposed by the Legislature.
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