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Slidell, Stennis sharing water hyacinths
Thanks to an overabundance of water hyacinths in Slidell’s drainage canals, the usually close relationship between the city and the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi has gotten even closer.
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Parishs improved bond rating will help library system
A proposed 15,000-square-foot Madisonville area library just got a little cheaper for area taxpayers.
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Freedom Boat Club hosting grand opening Thursday
Freedom Boat Club will officially open tomorrow as it celebrates its grand opening at 5:30 p.m. at Marina Del Ray in Madisonville.
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Blueprint Louisiana plan meeting with legislative success
Blueprint Louisiana, a citizen-driven coalition formed to help reform the state, has had success getting legislation passed during the special sessions and the first regular session of the new administration, according to SSA Consultants president and Blueprint founder Bill Slaughter.
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New assistant planning director wants to keep Slidell green
Adam Williams has a green vision for the future of Slidell, and it involves a lot of trees.
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Mandeville officials discuss citys drainage following heavy rains
Mandeville city engineers gave a lengthy report a lot recent rains at Thursday night’s City Council meeting,
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Before you buy FEMA housing, call parish
FEMA has announced it will be making mobile homes and park model travel trailers available to current occupants in the region. St. Tammany Parish urges residents to contact the parish before making arrangements to purchase any mobile home or trailer.
More of this storyThe owners of residences, businesses and other properties in Olde Towne Slidell are being asked to participate in a study intended to assist in the aggressive post-hurricane effort to revitalize the city’s historic heart.
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Slidell adjuster ordered to stop doing business
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has ordered a Slidell insurance adjuster to stop doing business for allegedly doing business without a license.
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Covington Trailhead opens Friday
The long-awaited Covington Trailhead will be officially opened Friday with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
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More money raised for Abita playground
Volunteers from Abita Friends of the Park raised several hundred dollars Saturday to build a $130,000 playground in historic Abita Springs.
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Parish repairs Parc du Lac weir
Mandeville’s Golden Glen residents can breathe a little easier thanks to the temporary repairs made by parish officials to the Parc du Lac weir Friday afternoon.
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Young artist wins duck stamp contest
Blake Kenworthey of Abita Springs is no stranger to accomplishment. The 17-year-old recent graduate of Fontainebleau High School is a talented and recognized artist, and he’s got a house full of paintings, a growing list of clients and a number of awards as proof of his skills.
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St. Tammany military veterans and residents gathered Monday to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
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Fruit drinks lead to burglary ring bust
Some would call it the Capri Sun caper.
More of this storySt. Tammany Parish isn’t all about laid back visits to the lush natural surroundings any more. The acres of unspoiled terrain and charming rural towns and villages are still a part of the attraction, but the new tourism push is geared toward today’s more active lifestyles.
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Mandeville insurance premiums decreasing
Effective in October, Mandeville residents will see a 5 percent reduction in their annual insurance premiums thanks to the Community Rating System Class 7 upgrade the city was recently awarded.
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Slidell girl remains in hospital following wreck
A Slidell girl left in a coma after last week’s head-on collision with an apparent drunk driver has received an outpouring of support from the community.
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Councils denial of raise for Bergeron shocks some
The recent move by the Slidell City Council to deny a 15 percent salary increase to Cultural & Public Affairs Director Kim Bergeron has shocked area business leaders.
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Slidell dentist sentenced for federal tax crimes
Slidell dentist Dr. Louis Genard, 57, was sentenced by U. S. District Judge A.J. McNamara to 30 months imprisonment for federal tax crimes, U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announced Wednesday.
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Scalise tells Chamber about hectic month in Congress
Freshman Congressman Steve Scalise (R-Metairie) told the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Friday morning he was forced to hit the ground running after his recent election to fill Gov. Bobby Jindal’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. Congress.
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Parish officials say they are cracking down on snipe signs
St. Tammany Parish code enforcement officers have launched a crackdown on illegal snipe signs, hopeful to halt signs sprouting like wildflowers along the corners and medians of major thoroughfares.
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Parish library system raises out-of-parish member fees
Beginning Sept. 1, out of parish members of the St. Tammany Parish Library will have to pay $30 annually to continue using the library’s many branches.
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Slidell budget heavily amended
After a marathon four-hour meeting Tuesday night that included some angry words from Mayor Ben Morris, the Slidell City Council passed an amended city budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.
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We're ready, says Parish President
With up to 10,000 sandbags ready for deployment, gas filled generators on standby and ham radios tested and buzzing to life, Parish President Kevin Davis has one quick message for constituents this hurricane season: We’re ready,”he said.
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