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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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Deputy clerk gets Capital One Keller Award
For the third time since 2005, the Bureau of Governmental Research has bestowed an Excellence in Government award upon an employee of the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s office. The 2009 Capital One Keller Award for Innovation, which recognizes governmental employees who have used creative solutions to solve pressing problems, was presented to Dee Laux, Elections Deputy Clerk for St. Tammany Parish.
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Waiters' race to kick off Bastille Day Fete
Ooh-la-la! The French celebration of independence, Bastille Day, will be celebrated Saturday in Covington from 5-10 p.m. on North Columbia Street. The street fete will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a waiter’s race beginning at the Columbia Street Tap Room and ending at the St. Tammany Homestead, one of the sponsors of the festivities.
More of this storySoon shoppers we be able to find a bed or new bedding on U. S. Highway 190. Cordell’s Bedroom Gallery, currently located on U. S. 190 and Louisiana Highway 22, is relocating to a renovated building that will give the Covington based retailer more space.
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Hannan plays in Fla. tournament
Archbishop Hannan’s Hawks traveled to Pensacola, Fla., over the July 4 weekend to participate in an 18 and under tournament. Hannan went 0-3 with all three games being stopped due to the time limit, but the club picked up some valuable experience playing against quality teams.
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Northshore chefs, locales in national travel publications this summer
Flip open this month’s copy of National Geographic Traveler, turn to the cover story, “Great Long Weekends,” and you might see mention of a few places you know.
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Sheriff says jail bursting at the seams
St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain said Tuesday that because of overcrowding at the jail, his department has run out of money, and has asked Warden Greg Longino to come up with a plan by the end of the week that would shut down certain parts of the jail, and to ship prisoners to other jails.
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Registration set for new students in public school
Students who are new to the St. Tammany Parish School System can still register for the 2009-2010 school year at the school they will be attending. Students changing schools within the parish for a reason other than grade promotion, those who have been home schooled and parents or court-appointed guardians who do not have the required proof of residency must complete an assignment/transfer request form at the child welfare and attendance offices to obtain an assignment letter before registering at the school.
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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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