HOMES for HEROES
Slidell businessman, disabled vet accept challenge to help homeless veterans By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Chuck Sabadie has taken on some pretty big challenges in his life, and it looks...
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Obituaries – February 10
COURTNEY LYNN KENDALL Courtney Lynn Kendall, 24, of Slidell, Louisiana, lost her life as a result of a tragic car crash caused by an intoxicated driver in Chico, California, January 30, 2022. She was...
View ArticleFishing Report – February 10
Marsh Bass Magnification The ever-changing marshes of southeast Louisiana have seen a drastic reduction in salinity resulting in the expansion of largemouth bass in areas that were once predominately...
View ArticleGOP needs to show respect in S.C. nomination
The news that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, opening the door for President Biden to nominate his first pick to the highest court in the land, is an opportunity for the Republican...
View ArticleTwo of my special girls are growing up
Growing up as one of three boys in my family, it’s been a pretty big change since I got married, finding myself surrounded by so many women. OK, maybe not just women, but also lots of girls. I really...
View ArticleWine Garden a story of COVID survival
Closed, system hacked, before Slidell businessman steps up By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The damage done to small businesses from government decisions that forced them to shut down in...
View ArticleSpark for Social Media
Hollis recruits 18-year-old daughter to liven up state Legislature reports By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Louisiana Rep. Paul Hollis is hoping the younger generation will help him rev...
View ArticleDOTD: Hwy. 11 bridge ‘close’
Official says it was always three-year contract for repairs By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Slidell drivers who would like to again use the Highway 11 bridge to cross Lake Pontchartrain...
View ArticleNature Island
Former state senator gets plan rolling for eco-park near pier By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Former La. Sen. A.G. Crowe has not forgotten about his proposal during the midst of the casino...
View ArticleD.A. is right: Pot legalization is a bad move
When Slidell church leaders, business leaders and citizens joined together last year to defeat a proposed casino for eastern St. Tammany, the victory was quickly called “David vs. Goliath.” Warren...
View ArticleHow we love our ‘new’ phones
How obvious is it that the people in this world who are behind all the technology that now dominates virtually every aspect of our life have us all over a barrel. And it doesn’t look like there is a...
View ArticleWalker is example of meal prep success
Optimize U offers broad range of options in Slidell By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Chuck Walker isn’t just opening his latest business in a string of many other ventures as a successful...
View ArticleO.T. Master Plan brings enthusiasm
Downtown expert will create Slidell proposal By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Longtime Olde Towne business leaders like Brenda Case have sat through many a meeting that was designed to...
View ArticleBus drivers approve offer to keep driving
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – School parents—no worries about how your child will get to or from St. Tammany public schools for the rest of the year. After a pay issue from bus drivers...
View ArticleHELP For HAITI
Slidell man trying to transport water system to country By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Clean water is so prevalent in the United States that it is considered a human right to most...
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Obituaries – February 24
ELAINE C. HEBERT Elaine C. Hebert peacefully made her journey home surrounded by her loved ones on Feb. 15, 2022, at 78 years old. She was born on May 7, 1943, and was a resident of Chalmette, LA for...
View ArticleFishing Report – February 25
Hanging on for the ride! It’s no secret that the wetlands of southeast Louisiana have changed dramatically over the past decade. And perhaps no body of water has changed in recent years as much as Lake...
View Article‘Community Volunteers’ are amazing in Slidell and St. Tammany
“Volunteer.” The word has a lot of meaning if you consider what “volunteering” can lead to when an individual decides to find a way to do for others. There are many reasons to enjoy living in Slidell,...
View ArticleSure like to chat with my buddy Louis
I consider Louis Ochoa one of my best friends in Slidell, and he is such a smart businessman that I like to have a sit-down once in a while. We always find plenty to talk about in terms of business,...
View ArticleObituaries – March 3
Honaker Funeral Home Obituary Listings (For more information on services, contact Honaker at 985-641-1900 or online at: honakerforestlawn.com) Samuel R. Navarro, age 19, of Lacombe, LA, passed away on...
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