Obituaries published May 26, 2016
Adam “Paw Paw” Henry Graff, Jr. has joined his beloved wife, Rosalie Madeline Graff, just as he promised that he’d do. It took him the last six of his 96 years on earth to keep that promise, but he...
View ArticleIt’s difficult to believe my granddaddy is really gone
My grandfather died last weekend. He was 86 years old. When your grandfather is 86 years old, it might sound strange to say he died unexpectedly. But he did. We didn’t expect it. One day he was fussing...
View ArticleMajor canals not getting cleaned
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – A long-standing dispute between the city of Slidell and St. Tammany Parish has led to a halt in regular cleaning for the cities two main drainage...
View ArticleIndependence Drive bridge to close
SLIDELL – The bridge crossing Independence Drive in Slidell will be closed for an extensive period of time due to replacement of the structure. Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan gave residents an early...
View ArticleSlidell steady with improvements
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The annual “State of the City” address by Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan certainly lets the public know there is a lot more going on to improve the city than...
View ArticleNorth Shore to hold specialized soccer camp
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When the sport of soccer was sanctioned by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association several decades ago, it was the North Shore teams such as...
View ArticleNell Schmidt might have missed stand-up calling
The business breakfast meeting last Friday at Palmetto’s in Slidell, hosted by the East St. Tammany Chamber, was certainly informative with Mayor Freddy Drennan bringing his “State of the City” report...
View ArticleCovington inventor finding explosive success with Cajun Rocket Pot
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – The success for businessman/entrepreneur/inventor Todd Tunstall might best be summed up in a remark from his wife, Debbie. “He is a genius and doesn’t...
View ArticleObituaries published June 2, 2016
Christopher “Chris”?Mark Pichon, of Lacombe, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. He was 48 years old. He was the son of Gregory Pichon and Wanda Ezell Pichon; brother of Kelli Bounds; brother-in-law...
View ArticleHomeowner suing after four years asking parish and city for help
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When James Shaffette and his wife purchased their home in 2010 at 1064 Michigan Ave. they were settling in for what they expected to be a lifetime of quiet...
View ArticleW-14 canal dispute could become very costly if not solved
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – While Slidell and St. Tammany officials have been content to allow the dispute on the responsibility for cleaning the W-14 canal to languish for years, a...
View ArticleCoroner lays out upgrades to back $138,000 salary
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When Dr. Charles Preston was asked to explain the justification in a request to the Parish Council for a hefty pay increase he had a simple answer. “I’ve...
View Article‘Tammany Trails’ signs to promote outdoor fun
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau MANDEVILLE – St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister has a message for the technology crowd. “Get outside!” Brister said it all with a smile on her face, wearing a...
View ArticleSo you want to get someone committed?
My interview this week with St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston could have turned into several different stories if I had the time or front page space to do more with what he told me about...
View ArticleWounded War Heroes banquet Friday, June 17
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – It only takes one story to understand the importance of the annual Wounded War Heroes fundraising banquet. Jason Austin was a 17-year-old young man who...
View ArticleWe’ve made lasting memories in our first home
We moved into our house 12 years ago this month. Next week, we will hand over the keys to somebody else and leave it behind. Our first house—we were practically newlyweds when we moved in, no kids. It...
View ArticleObituaries published June 9, 2016
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Engolia, of Slidell, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce LeBlanc...
View ArticleCity to get $60 million
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The “gamble” for the city of Slidell has paid off. Officials with the city and parish gathered together at Tuesday night’s Slidell City Council meeting as...
View ArticleParish salaries ‘top heavy’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany President Rick Franzo acknowledges “maybe we came down hard” on Coroner Dr. Charles Preston in the midst of a Parish...
View ArticleSlidell church starts new adventure with Lakeside Christian Academy
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The more you watch the national news, the more you understand the thinking of Christian leaders like New Horizon Church Pastor John Raymond. Raymond’s...
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