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The Dew Drop will honor a friend's legacy of kindness

The Dew Drop Jazz Hall will welcome Grammy-winning trombonist Craig Klein on Nov. 14 in a special night he will share with the memory of young Jonis Warren Jr., a dedicated Dew Drop volunteer who will be honored with a special performance by the Mandeville High School Jazz Band. Only...

Mandeville, LA · 2d
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Led by a sophomore QB, Mandeville is 10-0 and ready to make a deep playoff run

It was a moment that showed the impact Mandeville sophomore QB Krew Collura has had on his team. Skippers kicker Kingsley Hunt had just booted a 40-yard field goal against Northshore to give the visitors a 20-17 District 6-5A victory for win No. 9 en route to a perfect 10-0 season and district title.

Mandeville, LA · 1d
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Ponchatoula volleyball reaching new heights with first trip to state tournament

Lindsay Pinell began her volleyball coaching tenure with a rather modest goal. “We just wanted a home playoff match,” she said. “We never had that.”. Four years later, Ponchatoula has reached a milestone that once seemed out of reach: its first trip to the state tournament. The breakthrough...

Ponchatoula, LA · 1d
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Louisiana Renaissance Festival returns for 2026 season

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is back!. Families, history enthusiasts, and adventure-seekers are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of the Renaissance era, according to the festival’s organizers. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival kicked off Nov. 7 and continues each weekend through Dec. 13 on...

Hammond, LA · 2d
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‘Make the most of time’ Father of teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy talks life & loss

LIVINGSTON PARISH — After his son, Blake Posey, died from a rare kind of muscular dystrophy, Barry Posey says he has learned so much from his boy and from taking care of him as his condition progressed. Barry sat down with UWK to talk about the brave young man whom the community rallied around to […] The post ‘Make the most of time’ Father of teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy talks life & loss appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d

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Miller cites economic development during Kiwanis address

Tangipahoa Parish is experiencing an uptick in economic development activity, with a possible 400 new jobs poised to come to the area in the future, according to President Robby Miller. Addressing the Hammond Kiwanis Club this past Tuesday, Miller spoke on a number of topics, from economic development to using...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 2d

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Students asked for more and the REC looks into expanding it

Recreational Sports and Wellness is expanding its services and programs to create more opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the Hammond community. From intramural sports and fitness classes to monthly tournaments and specialized workshops, the REC, also known as the Pennington Student Activity Center, continues to offer new ways for university members and the community to participate in recreational activities.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Covington Inventor Wins International Aerospace Award

NEW ORLEANS — A Covington inventor has earned top honors in a competitive international engineering design contest for his proposed helicopter landing zone safety system and is seeking $75,000 in funding to develop and test the technology. Tom Cain, founder of Cain Global Innovations LLC and a volunteer with the Folsom Fire Department, won the Aerospace and Defense category of the Create the Future Design Contest in New York on Nov. 6.

Covington, LA · 2d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 1d

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Two hopefuls headed to runoff for partial Covington term

Two first-time candidates running to represent Covington City Council District A will compete in a runoff on Dec. 12, after receiving the most votes in a three-way race on Nov. 3. Alva Drionne Smith, who finished first with 187 votes, will face off against Maisha Harrell-Bijou, who received 169 votes....

Covington, LA · 2d

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State grant would help Amite demolish blighted property

Amite is pursuing a state grant that would help finance the demolition or removal of blighted properties, City Manager Mark Kolwe said during the City Council meeting Nov 3. Kolwe said the city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2027, which could result in funding of $500,000. But he warned council members the city also applied for the grant a year ago and was not successful.

Amite City, LA · 2d

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Hammond DDD Seeks 3 Board Nominations

HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) is accepting nominations for three seats on its board of directors. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30. The seven-member board helps guide district initiatives supporting more than 250 locally owned businesses, including commercial development, infrastructure improvements, marketing and community events.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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‘I don’t want to leave’: NAMI peers fear they’ll have to vacate Safe Haven Campus

A devastating new reality may be quickly approaching for those in St. Tammany Parish who receive free mental health services from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as NAMI. As negotiations are underway between the organization and parish leaders to keep services on the Safe Haven Campus in...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 1d

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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Farmer Football 5: Mandeville earned its wire-to-wire top spot

With the regular season officially in the books, this will be our final Farmer 5 football rankings. A total of nine St. Tammany teams made the playoffs. Six of those teams will host in the first round, while Mandeville and Northshore earned first-round byes in the Division I nonselect bracket.

Mandeville, LA · 2d

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Artists to show their work at Three Rivers in Covington

Covington’s Gary Nunez Jr. doesn’t relish being called an artist. “I feel more like a preservationist than an artist,” the Covington resident said of his hard-carved working wood duck decoys that are “geared toward the hunter. “I want to be able to pass this down to...

Covington, LA · 2d

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Meet the 3 St. Tammany Schools 'Students of the Year'

Three St. Tammany Parish Public School students were named the district's "Students of the Year," beating out thousands of other students in the school system. Fifth-grader Lena Gardner from Sloan Middle School is the STTPS "Elementary Division Student of the Year." Elise Federico, an 8th grader at Mandeville Junior High, was selected as the "Middle/Junior High Division Student of the Year." Meanwhile, senior Owen Esté from Fontainebleau High School is the "High School Division Student of the Year."

Mandeville, LA · 2d

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Livingston Parish urges residents to thank former service members on Veterans Day

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) — Livingston Parish is reminding residents this Veterans Day to reach out to someone who served the country and say thank you. Robert Krause, who served in the Army National Guard with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, said mental health is an ongoing battle after the battle overseas.

Livingston Parish, LA · 17h

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Incoming cold air for Friday into the weekend in your Thursday Louisiana, Mississippi forecast

Enjoy the sunshine this Thursday afternoon. Highs will reach 76 to 79 degrees across southeast Louisiana. A cold front will bring in drier air, and by Friday morning, you’ll want a jacket at the bus stop. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 43 to 45 degrees on the Northshore. The...

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