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A Potentially Historic El Niño Is Developing
Update: NOAA’s Sept. 10 ENSO update raised the chance of a historic El Niño event to 75%. A powerful El Niño is rapidly strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, and it could have a major impact on weather across the country…
Catastrophic Flash Flood Devastates Nepal
A massive flash flood tore through northern Nepal near the Tibet border Wednesday, sending a wall of water, mud and debris through communities along the Bhote Koshi River. Roads, bridges, buildings and vehicles were swept away as the river suddenly…
Judge Rules in Favor of Tracey Powell in Residency Challenge
A judge ruled Friday night in favor of Tracey Turgeau Powell following a lengthy hearing challenging her residency and eligibility to remain a candidate for judge of the City Court of East St. Tammany. The lawsuit was filed by Tammy…
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…
New Orleans Is Letting AI Answer Some 911 Calls
Artificial intelligence is officially entering the 911 system in New Orleans. The Orleans Parish Communication District is using AI technology to handle certain incoming 911 calls involving traffic crashes when human call takers are already occupied. The system is designed…
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…
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…
Project Anchor: Is August 12, 2026, Just Another Day… Or Something Much Bigger?
A conspiracy theory known as Project Anchor has taken social media by storm, claiming that Earth could temporarily lose gravity for approximately about seven seconds on August 12, 2026. While there is no verified scientific evidence supporting the claim, it…
Latest Update: Here’s What Southeast Louisiana Could Experience From the Developing Tropical System
As of the latest forecast, residents across southeast Louisiana should prepare for several rounds of tropical weather beginning Tuesday, with conditions expected to worsen Tuesday night into Wednesday as a developing tropical system moves west along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters…
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…