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St. Tammany, Bogalusa offering sandbags ahead of severe weather
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Two Northshore parishes are offering sandbag locations ahead of expected severe weather Friday. St. Tammany Parish has five locations open for self-service sandbags. Those locations are:. • Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell) • Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090,...
Summer adventures await at the Library
Kids and parents alike are feeling the excitement that the end of the school year brings each May, with the prospect of summer fun, vacations, family gatherings and camps ahead. Unfortunately, "summer slide" will also join the party — without an invitation. Summer slide is a measurable learning loss...
Mandeville student arrested, accused of making threats to school
MANDEVILLE, La. — The Mandeville Police Department has arrested a student accused of making threats to an area school. The student is accused of making threats to Mandeville High School on Monday night. Police did not identify the student. The student was arrested and is facing charges of terrorizing...
Hendricks, Sheppard show why Mandeville is poised to build on last year's semifinals run
Mandeville's Blue-White spring scrimmage on May 16 had all the marking of a positive end to a productive spring. The offense and defense showed flashes of excellence, a fact not lost on third-year coach Craig Jones. "I was very proud of the team's outstanding effort. They really competed, and I'm...
Ponchatoula police officers who didn't show up to work won't be disciplined
Ponchatoula police officers who called out sick to work over low pay concerns will not be disciplined, according to the police chief. Last week, Chief Bry Layrisson said the sick out was called the "Blue Flu" due to the officers not getting pay raises. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office had...
Deputies searching for man who reportedly committed check fraud, identity theft in Tickfaw
TICKFAW — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify a forgery and identity theft suspect. Deputies say that on March 24, a white man wearing a baseball cap, sleeveless black tank top, black pants and light-colored shoes entered a store at the corner of Highway 1064 and Whiskey Lane and attempted to use a fraudulent check. He also reportedly attempted to use someone else's ID.
What hasn't gone up since 1988? Campaign contribution limits. That's likely to change.
Big political donors could give even more under a bill that is sailing through the state Legislature. House 906 by Rep. Mark Wright would raise contribution limits from $5,000 to $12,000 per donor for candidates running for statewide office and in the four biggest parishes, from $2,500 to $6,000 for candidates running for the state Legislature and in smaller parishes and from $1,000 to $2,000 for many local elections.
Louisiana law enforcement participates in Special Olympics torch run
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Special Olympics Louisiana recently hosted their Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is part of a global series of torch relays organized by law enforcement officers leading up to each state or nation’s Special Olympics Summer Games. The Louisiana State Special Olympics Summer Games are...
Covington and Warren Easton competed in a spring game on Monday. Here's what happened.
Covington wrapped up its spring on May 13 with a 14-7 loss to Warren Easton during its spring game at Jack Salter Stadium. While the scoreboard favored the Eagles, Lions’ coach Greg Salter said his team got what it needed from the exhibition. “Our kids competed, and lots of...
Optimism abounds as Fontainebleau's offense welcomes Obey, several returning starters
Fontainebleau football coach John Kavanaugh walked from huddle to huddle during a recent spring practice on May 13. The second-year coach shared a laugh with some players after the ball carrier broke through a perfectly formed hole. Then, he took the time to discuss the finer details of another play when a missed block or a bad angle resulted in a loss.
Rainbow Bridge to remember furry friends
LACOMBE, Louisiana — A new installation at the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is hoping to bring comfort to families who have lost their furry companions. “It’s very peaceful,” said Assistant Director Penny Brunies. “You can come out here and just sit and remember your pet.”
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