Parish suicides rise again
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – St. Tammany Coroner Dr. Charles Preston has released a comprehensive study of the record number of suicides in the parish in 2014, all coming as the parish...
View ArticleMusic festival coming to Slidell May 23
SLIDELL — The Inaugural Slidell Jazz and Blues Festival will bring fantastic music and more to Heritage Park in Slidell on Saturday, May 23. The festival will be an all-day affair, going from 12 to 10...
View ArticleLocal church teams up with AWG
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Maritza Perez sees the Feed Dat Ministry as a simple way to do the work commanded in the Bible. “We see people who have a need and we saw an abundance of...
View ArticleMemorial Day event listings
SLIDELL – There will be several Memorial Day events taking place in Slidell to honor fallen veterans. The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Program will be held on Monday, May 25 at...
View Article39th Annual Crabfest returns to Lacombe June 26-28
LACOMBE – Organizers Kenny Kehoe and Don Bordelon announced today that they are bringing the Crabfest Lacombe festival back to its roots by focusing on Louisiana music, gourmet crab and seafood dishes,...
View ArticleOctober elections heating up with new opponents
Don’t think the race for sheriff this fall in the Oct. 24 election is going to be the only hotly contested election. I recently talked with Nelson Rivers, a Covington attorney for many years who told...
View ArticleAs summer approaches, it’s tough to deal with change
When you have a child with special needs, especially if that child is non-verbal, life is all about trust. Not because you’re a trusting person, not because you necessarily choose to trust, but because...
View ArticleRivero new baseball coach at NS
By DAVID FOLSE II Slidell sports writer SLIDELL — To replace a legend, Northshore High School has brought in a familiar face during a great period of their baseball tradition. The pitching coach on the...
View ArticleSpring takes coaching job at Hahnville
By DAVE WOODALL Slidell sports writer SLIDELL – Long-time local coach Rick Spring is back in the saddle again. Spring, assistant basketball coach at Salmen as of last week, has accepted the head...
View ArticleD.A.: No charges in case
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – A review of allegations against St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain, claiming pressure on deputies to support him in the upcoming re-election, have resulted...
View ArticleSheriff’s Officer stopped by trooper
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into a traffic stop on Sunday, May 24 involving one of their officers and a State...
View ArticleParking fee starts uproar
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – An official for the Slidell Youth Soccer Club (SYSC) was grilled by a city councilman and a member of the public at the recent City Council meeting after...
View ArticleCrowe revives massive operation bringing new port to Louisiana
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The first phase of the largest job creation project in the history of Louisiana could be completed in 12 months—with a potential of over 34,000 jobs created...
View ArticleSlidell woman casually steals puppy from pet store, arrest made
SLIDELL – A Slidell woman was arrested after stealing an expensive puppy from Double M Feed Store, according to Slidell Police Capt. Nicky Mistretta. Stephanie Orso, 29 years old of 1533 Richmond Drive...
View ArticleGreat new program to encourage patriotism
The Rotary Club of Slidell-Northshore is offering a new program for our community that is really a fantastic opportunity to show your patriotism. The Flag Lease program is off and running for 2015...
View ArticleUnique way to remember beloved deceased pets
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Find a need and fill it. That’s the formula for a successful business and without question Linda and Cody Duplantis have done that. Unforgettable Pets in...
View ArticleCrowe out of Senate race
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Louisiana Sen. A.G. Crowe announced on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Louisiana Legislature that he is ending his 16 year-political career, opting not to...
View ArticleSMM priest retires after 54 years
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When Rev. Monsignor Lanaux “Lonnie” Rareshide ends his 16-year stay on July 1 as pastor of St. Margaret Mary Church, the very popular church leader says he...
View ArticleTown Center Parkway to connect Fremaux and Old Spanish Trail
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – A new road that will connect Old Spanish Trail to Fremaux Avenue will be complete in less than 45 days, Slidell Chief of Staff Tim Mathison reported. Town...
View ArticleWoman kidnapped in Tennessee is rescued at Slidell hotel
SLIDELL — A text message cry for help potentially saved a Tennessee woman’s life this past weekend in Slidell. Early Saturday evening (June 6th), Slidell Police were contacted by a woman from Tennessee...
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