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Anderson’s work as combat medic saved many soldier lives in Vietnam By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – A 30-year career in banking at several St. Tammany Parish financial institutions is why...
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Despite severe injury at war, Renaker takes on vet challenge By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Fourteen years serving with the U.S. Army. One serious accident while deployed in Iraq. Two...
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Business group keeps pressure on for ‘no’ vote By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – It is no surprise to anyone that owners for a California casino company that is hoping to get voter approval...
View ArticleSales tax hike faces voters
‘Quality of life’ is issue, says Cooper By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Parish President Mike Cooper calls this Saturday’s vote to raise the sales tax a “quality of life decision for...
View ArticleLevee District asks for first funding ever
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – For the first time in the history of seeking concrete hurricane flooding protection for St. Tammany Parish there is an opportunity for the public to provide...
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Obituaries – November 18
TERRY ANNE HALL BROWN Terry Anne Hall Brown, a longtime resident of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on November 14, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born in Enterprise, Alabama, on September 17, 1939 to...
View ArticleFishing Report – November 18
Sac-a-lait Winterizing In the world of crappie fishing there are numerous factors that fit into the equation needed to figure out these temperamental fish. Sunlight, shade, structure, and baitfish are...
View ArticleSilver Slipper steps up to help ‘Vans for Vets’
SLIDELL – When it comes to supporting Slidell charity events and non-profit work there are only a handful of area businesses that do as much as the Silver Slipper Casino & Hotel. Whether you...
View ArticleBlue Crab expands to North Shore in Slidell
‘Invest in freshest food’ is key, says owner of family operation By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Nick Asprodites Jr. is evidently a man who likes a little variety in his work life. Growing...
View ArticleVoters clear as they can be: No more taxes!
If there has been any uncertainty or misunderstanding in the past about how St. Tammany residents feel about the topic of new taxes, the communication was LOUD and CLEAR to public officials in the...
View ArticleThe latest installment of ‘how did you meet?’
I have said many times that most married couples have a good story to tell about “how did you two get together?” I keep thinking about adding a weekly feature in the paper to tell those stories, but I...
View ArticleD.A. to seek smaller tax
Montgomery offers new plan after voters hammer proposal By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – As St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper was recovering from the shock of voters forcefully and...
View ArticleMen of Steel passing out $10,000 checks for charity
Men of Steel passing out $10,000 checks for charity SLIDELL – There are apparently a lot of men who like the idea of giving away $100 every three months. At least, that is, when it goes to a good...
View ArticleSpecial section today has details on casino
Stand Up St. Tammany group grows to over 500 businesses SLIDELL – The countdown is only 23 days away to a vote by St. Tammany residents on whether the first-ever casino will be opening its doors on the...
View ArticleCasino lawsuit revived
Constitutionality of the Dec. 11 vote must be heard By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – With little more than two weeks until St. Tammany voters go to the polls on Dec. 11 to decide whether to...
View ArticleFormer Slidell teacher celebrates 89th birthday
SLIDELL – Alberta Rogers Alexander was all smiles recently at her Slidell home when she received a big welcome back to the real world. Alexander, known by most as “Mrs. Alberta,” had not seen many...
View ArticleIn St. Tammany be thankful for justice system
Happy Thanksgiving to all. As usual there is lots to be thankful for, and for many of us it is good to have the annual holiday to remind us to pause, and say thanks for so much which is wonderful....
View ArticleTrying to say ‘yes’ to my grandkids
I’m like most of you in that I get up each day and have a lot to be thankful for. Even though nobody likes getting older, my wife and I do claim one major blessing from age and that is to see...
View ArticleFishing Report – November 25
Fall Fishing Under the Birds The colder weather is bringing changes for saltwater anglers fishing Lake Pontchartrain, Borgne, and Catherine. Fishermen are finding it easier to locate fish simply by...
View ArticleObituaries – November 25
Honaker Funeral Home Obituary Listings (For more information on services, contact Honaker at 985-641-1900 or online at: honakerforestlawn.com) Edward “Eddie” Leroy Gray Jr., age 45, of Slidell, LA,...
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