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St. Tammany Opens Sandbag Pickup Locations Ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha
With Tropical Storm Bertha expected to impact southeast Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish is opening multiple self-service sandbag locations beginning at 12 p.m. Monday, July 20, to help residents prepare for possible heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Residents can pick up…
Former NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas Says He Will Not Run for St. Tammany Sheriff
One of the names that quickly drew attention after the resignation of former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is officially out of the race. Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas confirmed Monday that he will not run in…
Privacy Concerns Lead Family to Move Nolan Wells’ Funeral
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has announced that his funeral will not be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum after all, despite the venue initially agreeing to host what was expected to be a large public service. The Mississippi…
Louisiana Confirms Fourth Heat-Related Death of 2026 as Dangerous Temperatures Continue
Louisiana health officials have confirmed the state’s fourth heat-related death of 2026, as dangerous temperatures continue to impact communities across the state. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, two of the four victims were from Northeast Louisiana, one was…
Old Highway 90’s Closure Raises Questions About Evacuation Readiness Along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast
For years, Old Highway 90 between Slidell and Waveland served as more than just a scenic drive. It was an alternate route when Interstate 10 backed up, a connection for local communities, and part of the region’s hurricane evacuation network.…
St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing 56-Year-Old Clinton Crowe
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 56-year-old Clinton Crowe, who has been missing since July 4. According to investigators, Crowe was last seen walking away from a residence in the 100 block…
Fourth-Time Felony Offender Gets 80 Years Without Parole in St. Tammany Fentanyl Case
A Bogalusa man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted in a St. Tammany Parish fentanyl trafficking case and later adjudicated as a fourth felony offender. Prosecutors said James Spikes Jr.,…
Commercial Fire Reported at Sam’s Southern Eatery in Slidell
A commercial structure fire prompted a response from firefighters Wednesday morning at Sam’s Southern Eatery on Pontchartrain Drive in Slidell. According to the St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1, crews arrived on scene and were able to quickly bring…
Family Changes Plans for Nolan Wells’ Funeral, Event Will No Longer Be Held at Coast Convention Center
The family of Nolan Wells has decided not to hold his funeral at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, reversing plans that had been announced earlier this week. In a statement released Tuesday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention…
The Nolan Wells case continues to divide the country.
Update: As of July 13, the Wells family’s GoFundMe had grown to nearly $650,000, according to the Clarion Ledger. A Jackson County grand jury later declined to indict anyone in his death; see The Rabbit Hole’s later coverage. What began…