Task Force tackling drug problems
Sims’ ‘Opioid Initiative’ having major impact By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – An initiative started in July of 2024 to combat the drug problem in St. Tammany Parish has reaped big...
View ArticleNew FBCS principal loves new opportunity
‘Old school’ benefits still working By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Lynda Palao spent 18 years in the public school system before accepting the job last year as the new principal at First...
View ArticleLowrey retires from Harbor Center after 20 years
Ever since the Harbor Center opened its doors in 2005, Kathy Lowrey has been the face of the events center as the general manager. This month, Lowrey resigned so she could head into retirement with her...
View ArticleSuccessful SMH Cancer program expanding
‘One stop’ coordination for patients eases stress and wait time SLIDELL – The promise made by Slidell Memorial Hospital officials almost 15 years ago to offer comprehensive cancer care at home keeps...
View ArticleObituaries – April 10
Audubon Funeral Home Obituary Listings (For information on services, contact Audubon at 985-645-0600 or online at: audubonfuneralhome.com) Joseph Sherwood Mangiapane, Sr., age 81, of Slidell, LA,...
View ArticleFishing Report – April 10
As the calendar turns from March to April, the Northshore is seeing a transition. The Pearl River is affecting saltwater fishing in Lake Borgne and Catherine making conditions tough. On the freshwater...
View ArticleParish Council size needs to stay the same
Great decision. That is our view of the St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter Commission (HRC) leaving behind the matter of reducing the size of the Parish Council. The committee still has to support...
View ArticleKathy Lowrey was special to Slidell
I’ve had to cover two retirement parties in a row recently after Silver Slipper General Manager John Ferrucci, then Harbor Center General Manager Kathy Lowrey, both called it quits following years in...
View ArticleAnother gaming vote?
HHR machines ruled illegal by the court By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The city of Slidell scored another victory in the fight to keep Historical Horse Racing (HHR) slot machines out of...
View ArticleCouncil manager getting viewed
P.C. issue is fading By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau MANDEVILLE – Although the possibility of reducing the size of the St. Tammany Parish Council to less than its current 14-member body seemed to be...
View ArticleSchools seek millage renewal
Funds are critical, state provides no capital revenue By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The St. Tammany public school system has shown a strong comeback in the past four years since Frankie...
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Obituaries – April 17
ALAN MICHAEL LOETZERICH Alan Michael Loetzerich, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, born on August 21, 1949. Alan was the...
View ArticleFishing Report – April 17
All Eyes on the Spillway Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers announced they’re beginning Phase One of their flood fight as the Mississippi River continues to rise. The Carrollton gauge measured the...
View ArticleGaming industry will probably never give up
When St. Tammany Parish voters resoundingly rejected the efforts in 2021 from a California gaming company that wanted to build a $350 million casino in the Slidell area it seemed pretty clear that the...
View ArticleNew CEO brings trust to SMH
I have dealt with several people over the years who have served as the CEO of Slidell Memorial Hospital, but the current head of the hospital, Sandy Badinger, might be the best yet for one particular...
View ArticleObituaries – April 24
Audubon Funeral Home Obituary Listings (For information on services, contact Audubon at 985-645-0600 or online at: audubonfuneralhome.com) Richard “Rick” William Hicks, age 60, of Slidell, LA, passed...
View ArticleFishing Report – April 24
I had the pleasure of serving as weigh master for the Northshore Sac-a-lait Tournament on Saturday. It was their second event, and judging by the turnout, it looks like this may just be a tournament...
View ArticleRec sites leave lasting impact from Cromer
The memory from Slidellians of former Mayor Greg Cromer’s six years heading the city may be fading in the sunset after he resigned the job early to pursue an opportunity with Gov. Jeff Landry’s...
View ArticleNeed a great roofer? I know one
I like small business owners, especially after becoming one in 2009 when I took what many believed to be a crazy gamble to start this newspaper. Since that time, I spend much of my days stopping by and...
View ArticleCreole Sisters brings great flavors to Slidell
Chef ‘T’ opens restaurant in memory of her mom’s cooking By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – If it comes down to the flavors and delicious food that Chef Tara ‘T’ Williams is now cooking at...
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