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35,000 signatures in 180 days. St. Tammany coroner recall group says no problem.
Bill Taulli’s plan was to listen to a classic rock cover band at the Covington Trailhead on a balmy late spring evening. He had no intention of voicing his opposition to St. Tammany Parish's embattled coroner, Christopher Tape. But given the opportunity, he didn’t pass it up. “Are...
Northlake Christian football wraps up its spring with a focus on future success
Coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, spirits were high when Northlake Christian wrapped up its spring practices on May 2. "We're all just excited to be back out here playing football," said senior quarterback Luke Leblanc. "I feel like we've got a lot more guys stepping up into leadership roles this year. Last year, we had a lot more young guys, but now a lot of people are stepping up."
Tickfaw man convicted following 'one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history'
LIVINGSTON — A Tickfaw man was convicted of trafficking more than two pounds of fentanyl and other drugs in one of the largest drug seizures in Livingston Parish history. Devonte Skinner, 32, was found guilty Wednesday on charges of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana after only 30 minutes of jury deliberation.
Bogalusa police arrest man accused of being in possession of a pound of cocaine
BOGALUSA, La. — The Bogalusa Police Department has arrested a man accused of being in possession of a pound of cocaine. Officers pulled over Terry Bonds over the weekend during a traffic stop. Police say Bonds was found to be in possession of a pound of cocaine, a small...
State agency asking for public's help to find missing cow
KENTWOOD - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is looking for a cow that went missing in Kentwood. The LDAF said the cow was last seen on a property on Miller Road in early April. The cow is a white crossbred Charolais with a single horn on the left side and a circle X brand on her right flank.
Magnolia Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi. Jackson, Miss. – A Magnolia man pled guilty to possession of a firearm...
St. Tammany property transfers for April 9-15, 2024
ABITA NURSERY SUBDIVISION, LOT 7, SQUARE 12: $4,832, St. Tammany Parish to Wagno Faiano. E. EMERALD CREEK 176: $226,900, Joshua Thomas Miguez and Erica DeVeer Miguez to Matthew DeVeer and Lindsay Ann Suravitch DeVeer. INDIAN TRAIL ROAD 22496: $160,000, Robert D. Babin Sr. and succession of Catherine Hatty Babin to...
New sheriff's station in Covington area advances expansion plan
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has upped its game in the Covington area with the opening of a new patrol station that authorities say will increase visibility and improve response times in the burgeoning western section of the parish. The new District 3 station, which cost just under...
Covington actor earns a stint in London
Malachi White, thou art tremendous. The Covington High School senior earned a spot at a three-week conservatory program in London this summer after winning at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition in New York City in April. White, 17, performed Sonnet 17 by Shakespeare and an emotional monologue from "Othello." Despite...
Woman found after getting lost in nature preserve near Abita Springs for 3 days
ABITA SPRINGS, La. (WVUE) - The search for a woman in the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve is over after family members say she got lost in the nature preserve for three days. Authorities said 41-year-old Brandi Nunez was last seen Saturday (April 27) walking in the nature preserve near Abita Springs, wearing black shorts and a green hoodie.
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