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Slidell man dies in wreck Saturday

A Slidell man died early Saturday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car on Gause Boulevard, according to Slidell police.

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Liquid mulch secures ground, grass

As you drive down the freshly paved roadways of the new Fremaux Avenue interchange in Slidell, take a look at the thick green carpet of grass on the embankment.

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Parish Council denies rezoning

Donna Nevels just wanted to sell a cup of joe.

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Home destroyed, family missing cat

It’s a sad day for the Fontanille family. The last rafter painted, the last nail hammered, Jason and Keva looked out from their porch and breathed easier.

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Ozone, Octoberfest makes weekend festive

Although the economic impact figures will not be available until the end of the month, organizers of events this past weekend said they were well attended and people had a good time.

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Lynch withdraws for runoff

Phillip M. Lynch Jr. said Tuesday he has decided to withdraw from the runoff election against Susan Leonard for the remaining seat as 4th Ward Justice of the Peace.

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Avoid fake check scams

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers of fake check scams that can hit you where it hurts — the pocketbook.

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A place for dogs

Rose Laurant has a Bible in one hand and a leash in the other.

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Field trip pay standardized for bus drivers

St. Tammany Parish School Superintendent Gayle Sloan presented a plan to standardize compensation for bus drivers on field trips at the committee as a whole business affairs and administrative meeting Tuesday.

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LSU game sparks fight, ends in shotgun blast

A friendly gathering to watch an LSU football last weekend nearly turned deadly when a seven-person brawl ended with a shotgun bang in Abita Springs.

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Slidell man arrested for rape of 19-year-old woman

Slidell police arrested a Slidell man Sept. 25 for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman at a party on Sept. 13.

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Communications District to study parish emergency radio plan

The Communications District of St. Tammany wants to make sure all police, fire and other first responders parish wide have the ability to communicate with each other during a major disaster.

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Parish National earns five-star industry rating

Covington-based Parish National Bank this week earned a five-star rating from Florida-based BauerFinancial Inc., a banking industry watchdog.

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Former inmate sues jail warden, doctors

A man once locked in the St. Tammany Parish Jail has sued the jail system claiming, among other things, a deputy stole his prosthetic leg and nicknamed him “hoppy.”

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Parish Council approves tax election

The St. Tammany Parish Council on Thursday approved a tax election Nov. 4 that asks voters south of Covington to approve parcels fees up to $200 per year for 20 years to finance drainage improvements.

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FEMA agrees to build new senior center

Senior citizens in the parish got some good news Wednesday from Slidell Mayor Ben Morris.

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Contractor returns home to help rebuild

When homebuilder Frank Mooney returned to his hometown of Slidell in 2006, he had one goal in mind — to help his area rebuild after Katrina.

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U.S. 190 project nearing completion

The monotonous drone of heavy machinery along Mandeville’s U.S. Highway 190 is striking a chord with local businesses and residents.

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Donation sparks debate over park in Covington

Diane Weiss, organizer of the 15th Street Flyers jogging club, donated $1,200 to Covington’s recreation department that the group raised at its Go Forth on the Fourth race held at Hubie Gallagher Park on West 15th Street in Covington.

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Juvenile detention center plans concern Lamz

Two opposing philosophical ideals clashed Wednesday night and produced no solution after an hours-long heated debate over the future expansion of the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.

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Paying tribute

Firefighters and law enforcement officials from across St. Tammany Parish came together Sunday to honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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State Police increase staff size

Two years ago State Police Troop L’s workforce was so short-staffed it couldn’t afford to patrol fatality-prone state roads in Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.

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Senior citizens need help in tough economy

Senior citizens, facing ever-growing economic fears and rising costs, are more vulnerable than ever to rising fuel costs and utility bills, said Council on Aging St. Tammany Director Mary Toti.

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Slidell man dies in single vehicle accident Saturday

A Slidell man died Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 433 near Slidell, State Police said.

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School bus driver has his own special tune

He tips his hat to ladies and takes it off when inside. Sporting a warm-hearted smile and a handshake to match, he’s an all-American guy with a hidden talent. When driving his big yellow school bus, he may not seem like a potential star. But listen to his music, and one knows it’s something special.

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