Great new local ‘mom and pop’ drugstore opens
I hope to see many of you this Friday, Sept. 12 when some new friends of mine are holding their official grand opening for Slidell’s newest family pharmacy. John Finnan took the entrepreneurial dive,...
View ArticlePope John Paul drops season opener, 21-6
SLIDELL — After a scoreless first half, the Fighting Irish of St. Patrick’s (Mississippi) scored two, third quarter touchdowns that led to a win over Pope John Paul II, 21-6, on Friday night, September...
View ArticlePanthers impressive in win over Helen Cox
By DAVE WOODALL Slidell sports bureau SLIDELL — There is an often used football cliche that says “It was a game of two halves.” That well-worn cliche aptly described the Northshore Panther 23-13 win...
View ArticleLady Panthers roll to big win over Cabrini
By DAVE WOODALL Slidell sports bureau SLIDELL — Both teams were hungry for their first regular season win but the Northshore Lady Panthers were hungrier than the Cabrini Crescents taking a 3-0 (25-19,...
View ArticleNorthshore drops decision to Dominican
The Northshore Lady Panthers recently fell to Dominican 3-0 (21-25, 23-25, 21-25) in a tough battle. The first two games of the season for the Lady Panthers were against perennial powerhouses Mt....
View ArticleFBC competitive in opening games
SLIDELL — The Northlake Christian Lady Wolverines (1-2) notched their first victory of the regular season Monday, September 8, afterbeating First Baptist Christian 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-11) on the Lady...
View ArticleMt. Carmel registers victory over Panthers
The Mt. Carmel Cubs picked up where they left off last season – winning volleyball games. The Cubs opened their 2014 season sweeping the Northshore Lady Panthers 25-8, 25-15, 25-22 in a non-district...
View ArticleLady Tigers top Northlake Christian
COVINGTON — The Slidell Lady Tigers stormed into Covington and left with a 3-0 win over the host Northlake Christian Lady Wolverines 25-23, 25-22, 25-23. With the loss, NCS fell to 0-2 on the season...
View ArticleSouthshore triumphs over Northshore at 10-team event
By DAVE WOODALL Tammany West news NEW ORLEANS — After the first day of action, the Northshore and Southshore were tied with five wins each at the Academy of the Sacred Heart Northshore vs. Southshore...
View ArticleLady Jaguars defeat Salmen, 3-0
SLIDELL — The Pope John Paul II Lady Jaguars are anxious to get back to the “Big Show” and they showed by taking a convincing 3-0 win 25-10, 25-12, 25-14 over the Salmen Lady Spartans. “You always want...
View ArticleHarris leads PR past Lady Spartans
SLIDELL — The Pearl River Lady Rebels have had their way with the first two opponents that they have faced this season. After handling Franklinton, the Lady Rebels recently dispatched the Salmen Lady...
View ArticleVast crowd for Cole funeral
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Funeral services were held on Monday for Slidell Police Officer John Cole, who died on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from injuries he received in an automobile...
View ArticleDMV upping fees?
By JOHN BINDER Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Drivers may soon be paying more for a driver’s license and any other transaction at the Slidell Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) thanks to an ordinance...
View ArticleGladiator Games fundraiser Nov. 1
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When Darryn DeWalt was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, he and his wife didn’t know they were about to embark on a ride that would entail much more than...
View ArticleNew Cross Gates subdivision sewage improvements on the way
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – A longtime problem of sewer backing up to a host of New Cross Gates subdivision homes appears it will soon be a thing of the past, with parish and utility...
View ArticleD.A. candidates recognizes marketing works
The race for the new district attorney in the 22nd Judicial District is heating up for sure. There are campaign parties, fundraisers and “Meet and Greets” popping up all over the place and I can sense...
View ArticleEsmoke Vapor offering electronic cigarettes
By CHRISSY SMITH Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Taking a smoke break now has a whole new meaning. Electronic or e-cigarettes have made their way to the United States and are helping many longtime...
View ArticleNo Kid Hungry to hold fundraiser September 20
SLIDELL – No Kid Hungry Slidell will hold a fundraiser at Moviesets in Slidell on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, great food, shopping and entertainment, and the...
View ArticleSolution needed for arguing at public meetings
By JOHN BINDER Slidell news bureau ABITA SPRINGS – During last month’s five hour St. Tammany Parish Council meeting, there was shouting from the public, feuding between council members and a perceived...
View ArticleCovington native Brian Edwards holding special events Sept. 23-24
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – Get ready St. Tammany Parish—“Miss Thang” is about to roll into town. Brian Edwards, a Covington native, will be returning to his hometown the week of...
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