A reminder about years gone by
The past five days reminded me what it was like to be a parent again. Not that you ever really forget, but my wife and I raised four children, and those kids have all been out of the house for a number...
View ArticleUnique massage techniques brings new business to Slidell
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When Zen “Jen” Zhu came to the United States from China it seemed very likely she would work professionally in the restaurant business. Her father owned a...
View ArticleObituaries published April 14, 2016
Neil B. Skinner, of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was 65 years old. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Schexnaydre Skinner; father of Rowland Joseph Skinner, Charles Francis...
View ArticleSlidell revenue growing
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The city of Slidell reported its eighth consecutive month of growth in sales tax revenue with the most recent report updating the numbers. After the 2015...
View ArticleSheriff’s office investigating threat from state prisoner
SLIDELL — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office was made aware of a letter sent to the Clerk of Court’s office, apparently by a prisoner in a state Department of Corrections facility. In the letter,...
View ArticleFree seminar to focus on overcoming abusive relationships
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Miranda McGhee has been taken through many chapters of life serving God in numerous ministries, but her latest journey may be the most important yet and is...
View ArticleGOP seeking applicants for seat
SLIDELL?– The St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee (RPEC) installed newly elected members at its March 22 regular meeting, and two vacancies remain to be filled. RPEC Chairman Peter Egan...
View ArticleFitness is about enjoying your entire life
Did you say I’m looking a little fitter these days? Oh, come on, I doubt it shows that much, does it? Well, actually, yes…..you are right. I have been working out again and I guess it does kind of...
View ArticleAttention to detail key for Felipe’s Taqueria
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The small Key lime fruit that Rob Stumm held in his hand might have been the biggest example of why he and his family operation at Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria...
View ArticleObituaries published April 21, 2016
Kelly Marie Bonnette, born July 31, 1967, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 15, 2016, at the age of 48. We will celebrate her life, share photos and stories on...
View ArticleVicky is ready to leave again
My baby girl is leaving—again. That’s right, Vicky—the youngest of our three daughters—is heading off into the sunset next week on her latest adventure, this time to a summer camp in Oklahoma where she...
View ArticleDA, council not so happy now
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When St. Tammany Parish elected the first new district attorney in over 30 years with a December, 2014 victory for Warren Montgomery, the warm and fuzzy...
View ArticleReed trial underway
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau NEW ORLEANS – Former 22nd Judicial Court District Attorney Walter Reed sat quietly in U.S. District Court for the second week in a row as his corruption trial...
View Article‘KSB’ seeking volunteers to clean Slidell Saturday
SLIDELL – The city of Slidell is asking the public to join them again this Saturday, April 30 for one of their two “Cleanup and Beautification Days” in the city. Sponsored by Keep Slidell Beautiful,...
View ArticleProject Graduation continues offering big party
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – To over 800 graduating seniors this year in eastern St. Tammany Parish, the Project Graduation party will be one of the most memorable nights of fun they...
View ArticleInterim Slidell Police Chief to be appointed
SLIDELL?– Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith, who was elected as the sheriff of St. Tammany Parish in November of 2015, has selected long time Slidell Police veteran, Eugene “Butch” Howard, to serve as...
View ArticleVeterans get ‘thanks’ from Slidell restaurant program
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Iona Davillier does not have to look back on her life and regret the lack of success—she has had more than many. Now in her second career as a...
View ArticleObituaries published April 28, 2016
Wayne L. Fisher Sr., of Slidell, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Slidell. He was 68 years old. He was the beloved husband of Kim H. Fisher; father of Wayne L. Fisher Jr. (Tammy), Christopher...
View ArticleObituaries published May 5, 2016
Lisa Kay Gauley White passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. She was 60 years old. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Gauley; her loving partner, Victor Perez; children, Heather Provost Benton...
View ArticleHow to stage your house so it will sell in ‘one day’
I’ve been talking lately about very little outside of selling my house, which I have to tell y’all WE DID. IN ONE DAY. Leading up to this event were weeks (months?) of prep-work. I was afraid—so very...
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