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Tammany Trace brings east, west together

The opening of the new drawbridge over Bayou Lacombe on the Tammany Trace brought St. Tammany Parish closer to the ultimate goal of connecting the east and west parts of the parish. The trace winds through the parish, starting at Abita Springs and stopping just outside of Slidell. It is 28 miles of pristine forests, wetlands and beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed by bicycle riders and hikers alike.

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Cigarette butts big part of litter problem

Cigarette butts are litter, too. That’s the message the Mandeville and Slidell Clean City teams have been trying to get across to St. Tammany Parish residents, and we whole-heartedly agree.

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Keeping our children safe must be a priority

If a child becomes missing, parents greatly increase their chance of quickly recovering the child if they immediately provide an FBI-certified biometric 10-digit fingerprint profile, a DNA sample, a high-resolution full color photograph and current statistical information.

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Columns

Top O' the Mornin'

I’m retired. I was tired yesterday, and I’m tired again today.

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Top O' the Mornin'

Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else.

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N.O. mayor certainly special

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is a uniquely gifted individual. He has an uncanny ability to make ridiculous statements and make a fool of himself.

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Top O' the Mornin'

Prescription drug costs are a tough pill to swallow.

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Letters

Letters to the Editor

Reader responds to Wednesday stories

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