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First Baptist Church of Poplarville joins thousands in celebrating National Day of Prayer
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - First Baptist Church of Poplarville commemorated the National Day of Prayer on Thursday morning with a service inspired by the second book of Samuel. The theme of the message delivered by Pastor Kipp Smith was a simple one: lift up the world, light up the world....
Highway 90 commercial development and expansion taking shape in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - The Hancock County Chamber hosted a power hour panel in Waveland as representatives for the new Marriott hotel development, Express Oil Change, and hibachi restaurant were all introduced to the community. Mayor Jay Trapani addressed his plans to attack and beautify Highway 90 to the crowd...
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...
In a Roundabout Way - Exit 16 Update
The growth of Diamondhead is a good thing – but it does bring with it additional traffic concerns. Now, a highway improvement project is underway to ease congestion on Gex Drive. - by Anne Pitre. Those who travel in and out of Diamondhead have undoubtedly seen the “cone zone”...
Organizers confident they will succeed in triggering recall election for St. Tammany coroner
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - People working to trigger a recall election against the St. Tammany Parish coroner say early indications show they will succeed in their effort. The new coroner, who was accused but not convicted of sexual assault against a child in New Mexico in 2001, says his work continues undeterred. There have been a flurry of public events to generate signatures in an effort to recall Dr. Christopher Tape, and recall organizers say they are confident that they will be able to meet a signature deadline in just over five months.
From the Files of The Farmer
After hearing from a wetlands specialist Monday night, Covington-area recreation district officials have decided to proceed with getting a land donation from Regina Coeli. Babs Pelligrini of J.V. Burkes and Associates said of the 35.83 acres Regina Coeli is donating, 19.49 are classified as wetlands. Pelligrini told the board of directors of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 10 that they should avoid using the wetlands portion of the property if at all possible.
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...
Car crash claims life of 18-year-old Pearl River High student on graduation day
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - An 18-year-old, identified as Helgin Guerra, died in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy 190 near Cross Creek Drive in Slidell early Saturday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. The fatal incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Guerra was traveling northbound in a 2004 Chevrolet Express...
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