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Body Recovered on Horn Island Confirmed as Missing 18-Year-Old Nolan Xavier Wells
Authorities have confirmed that a body recovered on Horn Island is 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. The identification was made following the discovery during the search effort. No additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death has been released at this…
Beachgoers Urged to Take Precautions Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
As families head to the beach for Independence Day celebrations, health officials are reminding the public to be aware of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially deadly bacterium that thrives in warm saltwater and brackish water. While infections remain uncommon,…
Highway 11 Drawbridge Back to Normal After Hours Stuck in Erect Position
The Highway 11 drawbridge is back to normal operation after remaining stuck in the erect position for several hours, bringing traffic to a standstill while crews worked to bring it back down. According to officials, the bridge unexpectedly became erect…
Pastor Tony Spell’s Church Alleges Armed Harassment by Neighbor Following Recent Assault Controversy
Just days after Pastor Tony Spell made headlines over video showing him physically confronting a man outside his church, Life Tabernacle Church is now claiming that one of its longtime critics escalated an ongoing dispute by allegedly displaying a firearm…
Puppy Trapped In Recliner Gets Happy Ending Thanks To Slidell Firefighters
A routine day turned into an unusual rescue call when firefighters with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 responded to help a puppy that had become stuck inside a recliner. According to the department, the more the puppy moved,…
Biden’s Title IX Rule Allowing Biological Males In Girls’ Spaces Officially Defeated
A years-long legal battle over one of the Biden Administration’s most controversial education policies has officially come to an end. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the final appeals attempting to revive the Biden Administration’s 2024 Title IX rule…
Louisiana Drivers Won’t Be Ticketed for Missing Inspection Stickers After June 30, Requirement Ends January 1
Louisiana’s long-standing vehicle inspection sticker program is on its way out, but drivers shouldn’t start peeling their stickers off just yet. Under a newly signed law, Louisiana will begin a grace period on June 30, 2026, during which law enforcement…
Home After 85 Years
The remains of a 17 year old American sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor have finally been identified and returned home nearly 85 years later. Fireman 3rd Class Royle Luker was just 17 years old when he was…
St. Tammany Parish Fallen Service Members
World War I Pearl Brooks — U.S. Army Robert H. Burns — U.S. Army Herbert Stafford — U.S. Army Henry McCall — U.S. Army, Slidell Jessie Prine — U.S. Army, Covington Victor La Blanc — U.S. Army, Madisonville World War…
Ed Orgeron Officially Returning To LSU Football Under Lane Kiffin
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is officially returning to LSU football under new head coach Lane Kiffin, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. Coach O led LSU to…