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Second Man Sentenced in Brutal Killing of Slidell Woman Remembered as a Beloved Member of the Community
A second man has now been sentenced in connection with the killing of a Slidell woman whose death shocked both sides of Lake Pontchartrain. According to court records, 38 year old Cody Matthews was handed a 40 year prison sentence…
Unauthorized Alert Sent After Slidell Fire Account Compromised, Police Investigating
The Slidell Police Department is investigating after an unauthorized alert was sent out from a compromised account tied to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1. According to officials, the issue started Wednesday night when a fire department employee’s account…
St. Tammany School Employee Arrested After Alleged Incident Involving Special Needs Student
COVINGTON, La. — A St. Tammany Parish school employee has been arrested following an incident involving a child with special needs, raising concerns among parents and the local community. According to court records, 44-year-old Marsha Ernest was taken into custody…
Good Friday Rescue in Slidell Ends With 12 Ducklings Back With Mama
What started as a stressful scene for one mother duck turned into a heartwarming rescue on the Northshore. In Slidell on Good Friday, a group of neighbors teamed up with firefighters to save 12 ducklings after they ended up trapped…
Northshore Woman Sentenced to 25 Years in Lacombe Killing After Pleading Guilty
A 23 year old Northshore woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her role in the 2023 killing of Juwarren Martin in Lacombe. Megan Ayanna Coleman pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction of justice in connection with…
Northshore Renters Face Growing Affordability Squeeze
Renting on the Northshore, particularly in St. Tammany Parish, has become increasingly difficult for many residents as demand continues to outpace the supply of affordable units. A growing number of renters in the area are considered cost burdened, meaning they…
Slidell Man Booked on Domestic Violence Charges, Records Show
A 38-year-old Slidell man has been booked on multiple serious charges, according to records. Records show Kenny Perry was taken into custody on March 31, 2026, by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The listed charges include domestic abuse battery…
Slidell Man Booked on Multiple Serious Charges, Records Show
A 21-year-old Slidell man has been booked into the St. Tammany Parish jail on multiple serious charges, according to booking records. Records show Caleb Rizan was booked on March 19, 2026, by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The listed…
Slidell Man Found Guilty in Case Involving Minor, Sentencing Set for May
A Slidell man has been convicted by a local jury on serious charges involving a child, following an investigation that spanned several years and detailed repeated incidents. According to the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney’s Office, 41-year-old Deontrel Jermaine Jackson…
Covington Man Arrested After Allegedly Exposing Himself Inside Coffee Shop
A 62 year old Covington area man was arrested Monday, March 30, after deputies say he exposed himself to a female employee inside a local coffee shop. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Mark T. Long is accused…