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Annexation prompts lawsuit by FD 12
The annexation of property located at 1884 Collins Boulevard, that was approved at the June 16 Covington City Council, has initiated a lawsuit from St. Tammany Parish Fire District 12.
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Free parking set for Seafood Festival
Festival organizers have found a parking solution for the Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival with the assistance of the State of Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish and the City of Mandeville.
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SMH cancer center bonds receive
high marksSlidell Memorial Hospital has earned the highest bond ratings in the state for municipal bonds to fund construction of its new regional Cancer Center.
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Seafood Festival kicks off Thursday with food, fun
Beginning Thursday night, Fontainebleau State Park will host one of the biggest charitable events on the Northshore – the Mandeville Seafood Festival.
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Parish gearing up for 2010 census
A number of St. Tammany Parish officials, business leaders and representatives from a variety of organizations are starting to spread the word about the 2010 Census.
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Bad drug deal leads to robbery, kidnapping
Mandeville police are asking the public’s help in finding two men who allegedly robbed and kidnapped a Hammond man a week ago.
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“I got it, I got it,” John Kennedy yelled excitedly as he watched a computer screen readout.
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Career diploma bill awaits governor's signature
A new diploma based on individual career plans for each student was approved by the legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The diploma will be offered to students who are 15 years of age or will become 15 during the following school year and must be approved by the student’s parents.
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Slidell Heritage Festival promises fun, food, fireworks for Fourth
One thing’s for sure, you won’t leave the 12th annual Slidell Heritage Festival hungry.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests June 23-26:
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New I-10 Twin Span opens Wednesday
With the snip of a scissors, the Louisiana Department of Transportation Development will officially open one side of the Interstate 10 Twin Span bridge Wednesday making it easier and safer for commuters and travelers to get across Lake Pontchartrain.
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Fire marshal, chiefs urge caution on July 4
From public displays to sparklers and bottle rockets in the backyard, celebrating our nation’s independence just wouldn’t be the same without fireworks.
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Keep Slidell Beautiful offers $100 grants to neighborhoods
If you need an incentive to show your civic pride by cleaning and beautifying your neighborhood, you are in luck, thanks to Keep Slidell Beautiful, an organization that aims to improve the quality of life in Slidell by focusing on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement and waste prevention.
More of this storyOzone levels on the Northshore are rising and residents should take precautions, according to a report by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
More of this storyIs there someone who would love to cool off in a dunking booth this weekend?
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“Engine 121 is now in service and ready for duty.”
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Parish Council wants Corps to hurry with flood protection
Compared to the June 16 meeting at the Northshore Harbor Center with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Thursday night’s meeting of the St. Tammany Parish Council was a bit more reserved and a lot less crowded.
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Tea party part of Open Mike Night in Covington
Over 400 people braved the extreme heat to protest taxes and show their patriotism at Open Mike Night Thursday at the Covington Trailhead.
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The festival goes on despite wind, rain
“It was pretty intense last night,” commented Tyler McKinney about Thursday’s severe weather. He had been waiting for the Country in the Park concert to start at the Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival at about 6:30 p.m. when the severe thunderstorm hit the park.
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Severe storms hit parish, seafood fest
A large front of severe weather containing high winds, lightning, pelting rain and hail caused havoc in the parish Thursday night, even putting an end to the first night of festivities at the Mandeville Seafood Festival.
More of this storyEast St. Tammany CEC meeting set
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Nord du Lac construction at a standstill
Is the Colonial Pinnacle Nord du Lac lifestyle center going to open on time? What is on time?
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Clerk of Court office names Employees of the Month
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Malise Prieto announced the Employees of the Month for the first quarter of 2009 to be Susan Nicodemus, Renee Kliebert and Barbara Magee.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests June 26 to July 2:
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Sheriff and Slidell police on the hunt for armed robber
The armed robber, who is suspected of two armed robberies last week on Brownswitch Road and Robert Boulevard in Slidell, is also suspected for the robbery of the Blockbuster Video store at the corner of Gause Boulevard and Military Road Wednesday afternoon.
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