Picayune
GOVERNMENT
Mandeville City Council clerk takes job with Parish Council
Kristine Scherer, who served as clerk of the Mandeville Council for nearly a decade, has taken a position as an assistant council administrator with the St. Tammany Parish government. Scherer, who lives in Mandeville, is set to begin working with parish government on June 3, filling an open position as...
Tree falls on Bogalusa business after severe weather; owner looking to rebuild
BOGALUSA, La. — A Bogalusa business owner is in need of help after a tree fell onto her business after Wednesday night's rain event. Angelia Ezell is the owner of Angel's Discount, located off Highway 21. She says she came to the store Thursday morning to find a 50...
Small Businesses Administration continues to take applications after Slidell tornado
SLIDELL, La. — Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer says while the city is back in commerce the Small Business Administration continues to accept applications for those impacted by the April tornado. According to Cromer, an EF-1 tornado caused widespread damage impacting more than 700 structures. Since then over 200 businesses...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.