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Slidell police give 'Citizenship Award' to resident who helped in shoplifting car chase

BY WILLIE SWETT | Staff writer
1 hr ago

The Slidell Police Department gave its "Citizenship Award" on Tuesday to a St. Tammany resident and preschool teacher who assisted a police officer chasing suspects in a shoplifting incident t…

Stat leaders, standings through Week 9 for St. Tammany Parish football teams

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
7 hrs ago

WEEK 9 DISTRICT STANDINGS

Fall keeps neighbors busy as cooler temps tease

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
10 hrs ago

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Mandeville fest doesn't let rain wash out all the fun

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10 hrs ago

The long-running Festival of the Lake on the Our Lady of the Lake campus in Mandeville had to make adjustments for some rain that fell over the Oct. 24-26 weekend, but the weather wasn't bigge…

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Americanism essays sought for Fleet Reserve competition

Staff report
10 hrs ago

The Fleet Reserve Association in Slidell invites all students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in the 2025-26 Americanism Essay Contest.

Creative volunteer transforms food bank warehouse

BY JESSICA SAGGIO | Contributing writer
11 hrs ago

Northshore Food Bank volunteer Kristy Bourgeois is a whiz when it comes to making things beautiful on a dime — or no dime if she can pull it off.

Slidell North Lions link up with East African school

Staff report
11 hrs ago

Longtime Slidell Noon Lions Club member Dan Ferrari visited a school for the visually impaired in East Africa earlier this year, donating $6,600 from the Lions back home, while Ferrari's frien…

Guitar signed by Taylor Swift fuels Miracle League raffle

BY MARGARET ALBERT | Contributing writer
11 hrs ago

On a recent Saturday, brightly costumed athletes covered the Northshore Miracle League’s field between Madisonville and Covington to play a spirited Halloween baseball game, and once it ended,…

St. Michael's Episcoal hosts annual memorial art fest

BY KADEE KRIEGER | Contributing writer
11 hrs ago

As a new member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Mandeville, artist Ferris Hotard quickly befriended longtime church member Lenda Dean Perez, then shortly thereafter found himself co-chair…

Abita Springs Opry ends its fall season on Nov. 15

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

The Abita Springs Opry will end its fall concert season on Nov. 15 with a big amen by closing out the night's show with the locally celebrated, world renown gospel singers, The Zion Harmonizers.

East St.Tammany Habitat builders go extra mile in Alton

BY SUZIE HUNT | Contributing writer
12 hrs ago

Since its start in 1992, East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity has worked to build much needed affordable housing in the Slidell area, but more recently, the group has stepped up its game and …

Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club honors first responders

BY SUZIE HUNT | Contributing writer
12 hrs ago

A select group of law enforcement and firefighters were honored by the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club during its annual Public Service First Responders Award luncheon on Oct. 23.

Giving thanks on Veterans Day in St. Tammany

BY DARREN COOPER | Contributing writer and ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

Every Nov. 11, communities across America pause to give thanks to the millions who have served in the nation's armed forces.

A Mandeville swimmer started her Olympic journey at USA Swimming National Select Camp

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

Mandeville sophomore swimmer Avery Daigle didn’t really know what she was getting into at first.

Farmer Volleyball 5: CES senior hits 1,000 kills as Wildcats eye playoff run

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
13 hrs ago

Christ Episcopal middle hitter Liza Richards knew she was close to 1,000 career kills.

'They're my family.' Horse owner mourns horses that perished in Slidell stable fire

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Nov 3, 2025

Gregory Lewis got word just after 3 a.m. Saturday that the stable where he housed four of his horses was on fire. By the time he made it from New Orleans to Slidell "30-40 minutes" later, his …

Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1? Vote now!

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Nov 3, 2025

Vote for the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week!

Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1? Vote Now!

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Nov 3, 2025

There were some impressive statistical showings among boys athletes on the Northshore last week.

SBA relief still available for January winter storm damage

Staff report
Nov 3, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to of…

Need a pet without the high energy of a puppy or kitten? Try adopting an older fur baby

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Nov 3, 2025

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked older pets waiting in shelters and rescues. Being in a shelter is hard for any animal, but for se…

Slidell defers until Dec. 9 proposed building, land use changes

BY KIM CHATELAIN | Contributing writer
Nov 3, 2025

A vote on the much-discussed proposal to alter the Slidell municipal government’s code of ordinances was deferred by the City Council on Oct. 28.

Hear the life story of Mr. Bingle from the daughters of the man who created the iconic snowman

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Nov 3, 2025

Check out these upcoming events at Jefferson Parish libraries.

Menards chosen to reign over Eve's ruby anniversary

Staff report
Nov 3, 2025

The Krewe of Eve has announced Melody Menard as Queen Eve XL and Cary Menard as King Adam XL.

Sale of special New Orleans coffee honors mother's breast cancer struggle and daughter's artwork

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
Nov 3, 2025

When you walk into Mae Belle Maurin’s Metairie home, dozens of colorful sketches cover her bedroom walls, creating a gallery of sunsets, beaches, landscapes and flowers.

A trio of national and local authors will talk with New Orleans readers about their varied works

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
Nov 3, 2025

Here's a look at what's happening at New Orleans libraries.

Hospice House welcomes 500th patient, expands mission

BY LISA VON EBERSTEIN | Contributing writer
Nov 2, 2025

When the 500th patient entered the Hospice House near Slidell last month, the milestone marked more than a number. It was a reminder of how many lives the nonprofit organization has touched by…

Mandeville High alum Blake Butera named Nationals manager

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Nov 2, 2025

The Washington Nationals gave a Mandeville alumnus a special treat on Halloween as they named Blake Butera as its next manager.

Find out how your favorite St. Tammany football team did during Week 9

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Nov 1, 2025

Week 9 is officially in the books. Keep reading to see how your team did.