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Northshore woman hospitalized after stabbing, another woman faces charges

Cops say they made an arrest last night in a stabbing outside of Slidell.“A woman has been arrested for attempted second-degree murder,” Lieutenant Suzanne

Slidell, LA · 7h

WGNO

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Man accused of child exploitation in Covington

A man was arrested in connection with a child exploitation investigation.

Covington, 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 · 1d

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Abita Springs Pastor Arrested on Allegations of Diverting Church Funds

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says the Rev. Daniel Chinedu Okafor, 44, was arrested Monday on charges of theft, computer fraud, and monetary instrument abuse.

Abita Springs, 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 · 1d

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Additional arrest made in Village of Tangipahoa fatal drug deal shooting

A third suspect has been arrested in the case of an alleged drug deal shooting death in the Village of Tangipahoa.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 4h

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SLU falls at Ole Miss, 91-51

OXFORD, Miss. – The Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball team suffered a 91-51 loss against Ole Miss on Tuesday night at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Southeastern (1-2) fell in a 40-point versus Ole Miss (3-0), dropping its second loss in its eight-game road stretch. The Rebels claimed the victory as they claimed 50 points in the paint and 39 points of the green and gold’s turnovers to pull away midway through the first half. Army transfer Jackson Furman ended the contest as the lone Lion in double figures, leading the team with 13 points, four rebounds and two blocks.

Hammond, LA · 17h

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Once shy Slidell girl will retire a Naval commander

Cmdr. Lakisha Washington is a prime example of how a firm goal, grit and sheer determination can help a person overcome adversity. Growing up in Slidell, Washington was a shy, young girl living in severe poverty. Now a self-assured woman with an authoritative presence, Washington credits her 25 years in the United States Navy with giving her the path to rise above the hardships she faced as a child and strive for a better life.

Slidell, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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This Louisiana Rail Trail Follows A Forgotten Railroad Through Historic Towns

Trains used to rumble along this exact path, hauling timber and carrying vacationers to resort towns. Today, the only things rolling through are bikes, strollers, and inline skates. The old railroad bed now stretches 31 miles and crosses 31 bridges built on the original trestles. It links five historic towns,...

Louisiana · 1d

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St. Tammany Fire Protection on scene of wildland fire near Chris Kennedy Road

The St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 is on the scene of a wildland fire near the end of Pine Street Extension. The fire crew says it received reports of a woods fire around 1 p.m., and units were dispatched to investigate and locate an active woods fire on Chris Kennedy Road.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 2d

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DOTD Updates LA 10 Road Closure in Washington Parish

Monday, November 09, 2026 10:25 AM UPDATE: LA 10 from LA 25 to Main Street will be paritally closed nightly from 8pm to 6am starting Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to […]

Washington Parish, LA · 2d

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Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade

Louisiana comedian Theo Von will reign when the 2027 Bacchus Carnival parade rolls on Feb. 7 along the St. Charles Avenue route. Von, a podcaster known for his Southern-inflected humor, is a native of Covington. His podcast “This Past Weekend” has grown in popularity as he has developed a reputation for his eccentric storytelling and his wide range of guests. Last year, Von was featured on the 2025 TIME100 Creators List, celebrating “the most influential digital voices.”

Covington, 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 · 1d

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Tangipahoa Parish teen facing several charges in ATV crash investigation

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies have a Kentwood teenager in custody following a crash that left three injured.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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State Tournament Preview: 6 St. Tammany volleyball teams are headed to the Cajundome

Six St. Tammany Parish volleyball teams have punched their ticket to the Cajundome this week to compete in the LHSAA state tournament. On Thursday, all six teams will play in the quarterfinals, and those who advance will play in the semifinals on Friday. The championship matches begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 2d

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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 · 20h

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Neighborhoods filled with art and music as seasons change

LATIN JAZZ: Classically-trained harpist Patrice Fisher, her group Arpa and musical guests will perform a program of Latin jazz and traditional New Orleans favorites at the Third Sunday Concert at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington Nov. 15. Fisher is known for her unique fusion of jazz with Brazilian, Cuban and New Orleans musical influences and compositions featuring vibrant rhythms with a cross-cultural flair. A Tulane University and Creative Music Studio Jazz School graduate, she has released 16 albums of original music, including "Happy Socks," featuring collaborations with an international collection of musicians. Performing with Fisher at the free admission 5 p.m. concert will be Arpa members - New Orleans pianist Fran Comisky, Honduran percussionist Orlando Solorzano and Guatemalan Cajón player Carlos Valladares. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the 120 S. New Hampshire church near downtown Covington, just before the Bogue Falaya Park entrance. The sanctuary's handicap accessible entrance is located on the park side of the main church. The concert is followed by a reception in the Parish Hall for the artists and audience members. For more information, call (985) 892-3177 or visit christchurchcovington.com.

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