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Annexation prompts lawsuit by FD 12
The annexation of property located at 1884 Collins Boulevard, that was approved at the June 16 Covington City Council, has initiated a lawsuit from St. Tammany Parish Fire District 12.
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Free parking set for Seafood Festival
Festival organizers have found a parking solution for the Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival with the assistance of the State of Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish and the City of Mandeville.
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SMH cancer center bonds receive
high marksSlidell Memorial Hospital has earned the highest bond ratings in the state for municipal bonds to fund construction of its new regional Cancer Center.
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Seafood Festival kicks off Thursday with food, fun
Beginning Thursday night, Fontainebleau State Park will host one of the biggest charitable events on the Northshore – the Mandeville Seafood Festival.
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Parish gearing up for 2010 census
A number of St. Tammany Parish officials, business leaders and representatives from a variety of organizations are starting to spread the word about the 2010 Census.
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Bad drug deal leads to robbery, kidnapping
Mandeville police are asking the public’s help in finding two men who allegedly robbed and kidnapped a Hammond man a week ago.
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“I got it, I got it,” John Kennedy yelled excitedly as he watched a computer screen readout.
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Career diploma bill awaits governor's signature
A new diploma based on individual career plans for each student was approved by the legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The diploma will be offered to students who are 15 years of age or will become 15 during the following school year and must be approved by the student’s parents.
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Slidell Heritage Festival promises fun, food, fireworks for Fourth
One thing’s for sure, you won’t leave the 12th annual Slidell Heritage Festival hungry.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests June 23-26:
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New I-10 Twin Span opens Wednesday
With the snip of a scissors, the Louisiana Department of Transportation Development will officially open one side of the Interstate 10 Twin Span bridge Wednesday making it easier and safer for commuters and travelers to get across Lake Pontchartrain.
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Fire marshal, chiefs urge caution on July 4
From public displays to sparklers and bottle rockets in the backyard, celebrating our nation’s independence just wouldn’t be the same without fireworks.
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Keep Slidell Beautiful offers $100 grants to neighborhoods
If you need an incentive to show your civic pride by cleaning and beautifying your neighborhood, you are in luck, thanks to Keep Slidell Beautiful, an organization that aims to improve the quality of life in Slidell by focusing on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement and waste prevention.
More of this storyOzone levels on the Northshore are rising and residents should take precautions, according to a report by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
More of this storyIs there someone who would love to cool off in a dunking booth this weekend?
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I-12 cable barriers put to the test
When an SUV crossed the median into oncoming traffic on Interstate 10 in Slidell last week, many residents were wondering how the accident might have been prevented.
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Sheriff walks through prison break
The method of last week’s jailbreak was made public Thursday afternoon as St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain gave local media a step-by-step tour of the mechanics of the escape.
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Slidell City Council agrees to lower salaries
Starting July 1, 2010, all Slidell elected officials will make less money.
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Mental health agency coping with finances
While the Mental Health Association of St. Tammany learned last month it will not have to close any programs due to state budget cuts, officials say they are still not out of the woods yet.
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Medical complex takes shape in Covington
The medical office building on Louisiana Highway 21/South Tyler Street is climbing skyward as construction of the facility progresses.
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Computer spam king arrested on rape, molestation charges
A Slidell computer programmer, once known as the “Cajun Spam King,” was arrested by Slidell police Tuesday on charges of molesting a 14-year-old girl and raping a 15-year-old.
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Baker man dies after tire blows on I-12 near Lacombe
Louisiana State Police reported that a one-vehicle crash, caused by a tire blowout killed a man from Baker Monday night on Interstate 12.
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State fire marshal declares statewide burn ban
First St. Tammany Parish declared a burn ban, and now State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has declared a burn ban throughout the state.
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Parish GOP committee wants to fill vacancy
The Republican Parish Executive Committee of St. Tammany Parish is asking GOP members in the Slidell area if they would be interested in filling a recent vacancy on the committee.
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Sheriff and Slidell police on the hunt for armed robber
The armed robber, who is suspected of two armed robberies last week on Brownswitch Road and Robert Boulevard in Slidell, is also suspected for the robbery of the Blockbuster Video store at the corner of Gause Boulevard and Military Road Wednesday afternoon.
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