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Missing Mississippi Dog ‘Blue’ Reunited With Owner After Journey Into St. Tammany Parish
A missing dog from Mississippi made an unbelievable journey into St. Tammany Parish before being reunited with his owner. According to social media posts, a dog named “Blue” was reported missing around May 5 in the Tylertown, Mississippi area. Multiple…
Northshore Middle School Placed on Lockdown After False Gun Threat
A Northshore middle school was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday after a false report involving a gun prompted a large police response. According to authorities, the incident happened at Lake Harbor Middle School in Mandeville after a student allegedly spread…
Mississippi Middle School Students Hailed as Heroes After Stopping Runaway Bus
A group of middle school students in Kiln, Mississippi, are being praised after taking quick action when their school bus driver suffered an asthma attack and lost consciousness while driving. The bus had just left Hancock Middle School with around…
If You See Fire Trucks at Slidell High School, No Need for Alarm
Multiple fire units responded to Slidell High School Monday morning near the gymnasium on Tiger Drive. At this time, crews appear to be handling the situation as a precautionary response. If you’re in the area, you may notice emergency vehicles…
New STARC Center Opens in Slidell, Giving Caregivers a Much Needed Break
A major new resource has opened in Slidell for families caring for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. STARC recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Community Wins Respite Center, a three-bedroom home designed to provide short-term weekend…
Coastal Environmental Services, Fisk Foundation Honored for Support of Crawfish Cook Off Benefiting Slidell Hospice House
Coastal Environmental Services and The Fisk Foundation are being publicly recognized for once again stepping up for the 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off benefiting the Slidell Hospice House. The two organizations volunteered and provided valuable services completely free of charge…
St. Tammany School Board Approves One-Year Contract Extension; Hot Mic Moment Draws Attention
Warning: this article references explicit language captured on a hot mic. The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted unanimously during Thursday’s meeting to approve a one-year extension of the current collective bargaining agreement with the teachers’ federation. The vote was…
21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off Returns to Slidell This Weekend, Benefiting Hospice House
SLIDELL, La. — One of Slidell’s most meaningful annual traditions returns this weekend as the 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off takes place Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fritchie Park. The event offers all-you-can-eat crawfish, live…
St. Tammany School Board Moves Closer to Classroom Ten Commandments Requirement
A proposal tied to a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is advancing through the St. Tammany Parish School Board, with a final decision expected soon. The measure, discussed during a recent Finance and Administrative…
Car Slams Into Crowd at Louisiana Festival, More Than a Dozen Hurt
What started as a celebration quickly turned into chaos Saturday afternoon in South Louisiana. A vehicle drove into a crowd during a Lao New Year parade near New Iberia, leaving more than a dozen people injured, some seriously. Emergency crews…