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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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Democratic tour bus to make local stops
State and local Democratic party officials and candidates will be on board a Change for Louisiana Bus Tour touting the Obama-Biden presidential ticket and other candidates that will make two political rally stops in St. Tammany Parish Monday.
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Local teens take a bite out of reading
Local teens are being urged to put down the Play Station controller and pick up a book during the 11th annual Teen Read Week, which began Sunday and runs through Saturday.
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Parish mayors tout towns
Three St. Tammany Parish mayors and an “honorary mayor” touted the accomplishments of their cities last week at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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Slidell Towers renovation back on track
The six-story Slidell Towers building where Pontchartrain Drive turns into Front Street is starting to look like a brand new building thanks to a massive renovation project undertaken by the parish government.
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Woman tried to shoot daughter'��s ex-boyfriend
A Madisonville area woman has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted second-degree murder, after a drive by shooting in the Kathmann Estates subdivision, Sheriff Jack Strain announced Tuesday.
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Locals can share ideas with Mandeville council
Mandeville residents can share their short and long range visions and personal ideas for projects to improve the quality of life in the city during a town hall meeting with City Council members on Thursday.
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Boutte man arrested after gun incident at gas station
Lack of patience Monday morning led to the arrest of a Boutte man for aggravated assault and simple battery after he allegedly pointed a handgun at a man parked in front of a gasoline pump who did not move on.
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Lawmakers urge: Don'��t roll property taxes forward
While the nation’s economy slumps, two local lawmakers are asking each local taxing body for a financial concession: don’t roll forward property taxes this year.
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Tech-savvy Slidell teacher one of '��20 to Watch'��
A Carolyn Park Middle School teacher has been named a leader in education technology by the National School Board Association’s Technology Leadership Network.
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Auditorium is a maybe, DISA building out
Slidell Mayor Ben Morris on Wednesday announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency has offered an estimated price for the rebuilding of the Slidell Auditorium on Second Street. The auditorium sustained heavy water damage from Katrina, and the funding for its repair or rebuilding has been a bone of contention between Slidell and FEMA.
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Slidell water meter problems solved says company president
What a difference a week makes.
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Another water tower for Mandeville?
The pressure is rising in Mandeville. At least it will if plans to acquire a second water tower succeed.
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Repairing Causeway pilings in final phase
A 10-year-old, $13 million project to repair aging and sometimes cracked pilings that hold up the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge has entered its last phase.
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Olde Towne survey presented to council
The results of a survey of Olde Towne residents on what needs to be done to revitalize the area was presented to the Slidell City Council Tuesday night.
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Couple arrested at bank for fraud, heroin
A Kenner man and a woman from Destrehan were arrested by Slidell police Tuesday afternoon after they allegedly tried to withdraw cash from an account that had been tagged by law enforcement as being compromised. While searching the couple’s car, Slidell police found traces of heroin and drug paraphernalia that included over 100 used syringes.
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FEMA flood map open house at parish office rescheduled
The Open House for the public to view the new preliminary flood maps for St. Tammany Parish has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 8 p.m. The Open House will take place at the Slidell office of the St. Tammany Parish Permits Department, located at 61134 Military Road.
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Parish appealing ruling in suit against FEMA
St. Tammany Parish has appealed a federal court decision that ruled FEMA is not responsible for cleanup of Slidell area canals after Hurricane Katrina.
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Innocent bystander shot in Covington; police still trying to identify shooter
An innocent bystander from Covington was shot in the face last weekend when a fight erupted at an area nightclub, a Covington Police Department official said.
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Covington man enjoys sharing the wealth
A retired trucking company executive is helping dozens of local nonprofit organizations move forward in pursuing their mission.
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Covington church gets slammed by SUV
An illegal alien teaching himself to drive careened into a Covington area church Wednesday afternoon and destroyed a recent renovation job.
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