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Mike Cooper Vows To Veto Massive 800 Home Developments In Goodbee
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is putting his foot down on two major developments that could have brought approximately 800 new homes to the Goodbee area. Cooper announced Monday that he will veto recent Parish Council decisions involving the…
Commissary Worker Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Contraband Into St. Tammany Jail
A worker at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center has been arrested after investigators say she brought illegal contraband into the jail. Tinaja Taylor, 24, was arrested Thursday, August 6, and booked on two counts of taking contraband to and…
Covington Police: Missing 15-Year-Old Riley Jones Located Safe
Covington Police say a 15 year old girl reported as a runaway has been located safe and sound. Covington Police Searching For 15 Year Old Riley Jones Who Was Last Seen Sunday Night COVINGTON, La. — The Covington Police Department…
Shoplifting Investigation Takes Wild Turn, Ends With Guns, Meth And Two Arrests Near Covington
COVINGTON, La. — What started as a shoplifting investigation at a Covington area home improvement store quickly turned into something much bigger, ultimately leading deputies to firearms, methamphetamine and two arrests. The investigation began Saturday, August 8, after the St.…
Fire Reported Along I-59 South Near Pearl River
Drivers heading toward Slidell on Interstate 59 South are being urged to use caution after a fire was spotted burning along the side of the interstate near Pearl River Sunday afternoon. Photos from the scene show smoke spreading across portions…
Parish President Mike Cooper Still Has Veto Power Over Rezoning That Could Pave Way For Nearly 800 New Homes
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The controversial rezoning that could ultimately pave the way for nearly 800 new homes in the Covington area cleared the St. Tammany Parish Council Thursday night, but the issue may not be over yet. Parish…
Slidell Man Faces 500 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SLIDELL, La. — A Slidell man is facing 500 criminal counts after investigators say they uncovered hundreds of files depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices at his home. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that agents with…
St. Tammany Parish Council Approves Controversial Rezoning That Could Pave Way For Roughly 800 Homes
The St. Tammany Parish Council approved two controversial rezoning requests Thursday night that could pave the way for roughly 800 new homes in the Covington area, despite significant opposition from nearby residents. The properties are located around Ronald Reagan Highway…
Abita Springs Man Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 190 in St. Tammany Parish
A 50-year-old Abita Springs man was killed Wednesday night after a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 190 near Rapatel Street in St. Tammany Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on August…
Meet the Candidates for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff
As qualifying continues, four candidates are seeking to become the next Sheriff of St. Tammany Parish. Each brings a different background and leadership style to the race. Here’s a look at the candidates and their law enforcement experience. 🔹 Daniel…