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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…
Teen in Critical Condition After Mini Bike Crash in Slidell Neighborhood
SLIDELL, Louisiana — A 13 year old boy is in critical condition after a mini bike crash in a Slidell neighborhood, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash happened on Wednesday in the Kingspoint subdivision.…
Mississippi Man Convicted in Louisiana Child Solicitation Case
COVINGTON, Louisiana — A Mississippi man has been found guilty in St. Tammany Parish after prosecutors said he attempted to solicit someone he believed was a teenage girl online. Michael Stanley Lang, 56, of Poplarville, Mississippi, was convicted by a…
Slidell Approves $3.4 Million Sale of Former Federal Complex to Textron Systems
SLIDELL, Louisiana — The Slidell City Council has unanimously approved the sale of the former Defense Information Systems Agency building on Gause Boulevard to Textron Systems Corp. for $3.4 million, a move city leaders say could reduce costs and bring…
Last Day of School Dates Set Across Louisiana
As the school year winds down, most Louisiana districts have already locked in their final day of classes for students, and it is right around the corner. In St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, the last day is May 21, 2026,…
New Projects Could Bring Major Growth and More to Do in Slidell
Big changes may be on the way for Slidell, with new economic and recreational projects in the works that could give residents more options for entertainment, shopping, and outdoor activity. Mayor Randy Fandal says the city is finally addressing long…
Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning Hit and Run in St. Tammany
A 24 year old man was killed after being struck in a hit and run crash in St. Tammany Parish, and State Police are now searching for the driver responsible. According to investigators, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on…
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…
Smoke and Flames Break Out at Slidell Linen Facility Saturday Morning
A commercial laundry building in Slidell was the scene of a fire early Saturday, drawing a response from local firefighters and sending thick smoke into the air. Crews with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 were dispatched to Dirty…
Woods Fire Continues Near Pearl River Area, Crews Working to Contain
According to Parish President Mike Cooper, officials are continuing to monitor an active woods fire burning near Chris Kennedy Road in the Pearl River area. The fire is not fully under control, but it is currently limited to vegetation. Crews…