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St. Tammany Residents Aren’t Just Questioning Another Tax They’re Questioning The System Behind It
The debate over a proposed quarter-cent sales tax to support St. Tammany Parish’s court and criminal justice system is about much more than the amount residents would pay at the register. It’s about trust, accountability and a financial problem that…
New Orleans Police Officer Arrested Following Alleged Firearm Threat In Slidell
SLIDELL, La. — A New Orleans Police Department officer was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into an alleged confrontation involving his department-issued firearm at a Slidell residence. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Derrick Burmaster of…
Man Accused Of Raping Two 13-Year-Old Girls Could Become Louisiana Police Chief
ELIZABETH, La. — A Louisiana man facing two counts of second-degree rape could become the next police chief of a small Allen Parish community after his only opponent announced he was withdrawing from the race. Christopher Paul, 48, is a…
Building Partially Collapses In New Orleans As Crews Fear More Could Come Down
NEW ORLEANS — Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon after part of a building collapsed near the intersection of Paris Avenue and Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans. The partial collapse prompted a response from emergency personnel as officials worked to determine…
5 Best Cities To Live In Louisiana In 2026
Louisiana has no shortage of communities with their own personality, advantages and way of life. But where you choose to live can make a major difference in everything from housing costs and employment opportunities to schools, entertainment and the amount…
Harvey Man Convicted Of Murdering 21 Year Old Slidell Man
A Jefferson Parish jury has convicted a Harvey man of second degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of a 21 year old Slidell man, according to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. Dekias Stevenson, 23, was convicted Friday in…
FBI Expands Fight Against Violent Crime With New Northshore Gang Task Force
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The FBI is expanding its presence on the Northshore, bringing local, state and federal law enforcement officers together in a new task force focused on gangs, violent offenders and organized criminal activity. More than three…
Frank Jabbia Announces Retirement After 32 Years With St. Tammany Schools
COVINGTON, La. — St. Tammany Parish Public Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia is retiring, bringing an end to a career spent entirely within the parish school system. The school district confirmed Jabbia’s retirement Wednesday. Jabbia has spent 32 years with St.…
New Orleans Judge Files Police Complaint Against WWL Over Investigative Report
NEW ORLEANS, La. — A New Orleans Criminal District Court judge has filed a police complaint against WWL Louisiana following an investigative report examining a $765,000 home she received from her former fiancé, creating a highly unusual dispute between an…
Two Hospitalized After Elevator Falls On Carr Drive In Slidell
SLIDELL, La. Two people were hospitalized Sunday evening after an elevator reportedly fell with both occupants inside at a property off Carr Drive in Slidell. Slidell Fire crews responded to the scene and found two patients requiring medical attention. Both…