Indian cemeteries receive assistance
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – A cemetery site that is likely the oldest one in the area, originally made for members of the Chahta Indian Tribe, had a visit from the Louisiana Department...
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Christian father paved way for Larry McEwen’s 47-years in the ministry By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Northshore Church Pastor Larry McEwen has spent 47 years in the ministry and has...
View ArticleMcEwen has been a preacher, singer, songwriter, musician and writer
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – There are plenty of plans ahead for Pastor Larry McEwen as he heads into retirement at the age of 64. Besides being gifted as a preacher, McEwen has...
View ArticleObituaries – September 21
Honaker Funeral Home Obituary Listings (For more information on services, contact Honaker at 985-641-1900 or online at: honakerforestlawn.com) Patricia Ann Singletary, age 83, of Slidell, LA, passed...
View ArticleFishing Report – September 21
Saltwater Intrusion It’s what most freshwater anglers on the Northshore look forward to: Low river levels which in turn provide clean water. But with the lack of rain this summer, fishermen have had to...
View ArticleLibrary Board and LaRocca decisions sexualizing teens
If there was ever a question of whether the St. Tammany Library Board is achieving a goal of sexualizing young people, it can be answered by the next book that is expected to be made available to our...
View ArticleParents: Your kids need church
Raising children in this day of social media and the Internet could not be any more difficult. I honestly think parents have a tougher time than ever today, with so much negative stuff right at the...
View ArticleReilly finds 10-years of success in Olde Towne
Restaurant Cote and Maple Room build reputation among Slidell’s best By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – There is plenty of reason for Jeremy Reilly to celebrate these days. Not only did he...
View ArticleSlidell shows first responder support
Cross Gates stair climbers raise $5,000 for firemen By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – It may be 22 years since the horrific terrorist attack on the United States that occurred on Sept. 11,...
View ArticleTeen girls love library books
Graphic sexual stories leads to 1,100 check-outs By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The voices of opposition to the steady stream of sexually explicit books available to children in the St....
View ArticleOpinion challenged
Sexually explicit books still at public libraries By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The grass roots organization that is fighting to get sexually explicit books placed into a restricted area...
View ArticlePINEWOOD LIVES ON!
Businessmen kept club, golf course from fading away By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – An important part of Slidell history was on the verge of fading away for good not that long ago when...
View ArticleSoft-spoken Haithcock gets plenty of credit
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Pinewood Country Club and golf course may be thriving today with a bright future thanks to a pair of businessmen willing to take a financial risk in 2017....
View ArticleOct. 14 vote will tell if public cares if kids read porn
What will it take to get people to go vote? That continues to be the question of the day when elections appear on the horizon, as is happening very soon on Oct. 14, along with early voting that is set...
View ArticlePolo Night proved to be interesting
Most of us are looking for a good time when the weekend rolls around. And if you are like me and plenty of others, you are looking for a good time almost any time! We all have our favorite places to go...
View ArticleFishing Report – September 28
Doubled Up Under the Lights With overnight lows in the upper 60s, the camps are an option for anglers looking to catch speckled trout and white trout. Corey LaBostrie of Lacombe recently made a trip...
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Obituaries – September 28
ROSS LEITZ Ross Leitz, age 41, of Slidell, LA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday morning September 23, 2023. He was the son of James and Regina Leitz; brother of Micheal Ball, Phillip...
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St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court
JESSICA BREWSTER 1. Why do you believe you are the best person for the position? My legal career, ability to train and work with others uniquely qualify me. I have worked with our clerks daily. I...
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State Senator 1st District
RAY GAROFALO 1. Why do you believe you are the best person for this position? I’m a father and a grandfather, I’ve been in the legislature for 12 years, I’ve started several successful businesses, and...
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State Representative 104th District
JAY GALLE’ 1. Why do you believe you are the best person for this position? I believe I have the background, skill set and most importantly, the courage to stand up for common sense, conservative...
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