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Slidell firefighters climb 78 flights in honor of fallen first responders
Slidell firefighters took on 78 flights of stairs Saturday morning, carrying the memory of fallen first responders with them every step of the way. St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 firefighters Norman Loustalot and Clayton Lonardo participated in the New…
ICE Responds After Employee Arrested in St. Tammany Parish
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now responding after one of its employees was arrested in St. Tammany Parish. Thomas Bailey, 58, an employee of the ICE office in Oakdale, was arrested Friday after authorities say he entered his ex-girlfriend’s…
Mardi Gras Could Get More Expensive as New Orleans Eyes $850 Fee for Every Float
Mardi Gras could soon become more expensive for the krewes putting on the “Greatest Free Show on Earth.” New Orleans officials are considering a new $850 fee for every float participating in Mardi Gras parades as the city looks to…
Louisiana National Guard’s Eight-Month Deployment in New Orleans Coming to an End
NEW ORLEANS, La. — After eight months on the streets of New Orleans, the Louisiana National Guard’s extended deployment in the city is coming to an end. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno’s office confirmed Friday that the Guard’s final day…
Slidell Man Behind Years Of Public Corruption Accusations Arrested Again
SLIDELL, La. — A Slidell man known for publicly accusing government officials and others of fraud and corruption has been arrested again for allegedly violating a protective order. According to St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office booking information, 49-year-old Irwin Charles…
Video Of Black Doll Being Dragged Through LSU Student Union Draws Outrage
BATON ROUGE, La. — A viral video recorded inside Louisiana State University’s Student Union has sparked outrage after showing a woman dragging a Black baby doll across the floor. The video began circulating widely on social media Thursday and quickly…
Silver Slipper Pushes Back On Viral Flag Controversy As Questions Remain Over Trump Displays
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — A controversy surrounding Silver Slipper Casino Hotel erupted on social media Thursday after allegations surfaced that management removed American flags and instructed participants at a car show to remove Trump-related displays. Silver Slipper has pushed…
Large Emergency Response At Wingate Hotel In Slidell After Dryer Fire
SLIDELL, La. — A large emergency response was seen Thursday afternoon at the Wingate hotel in Slidell after a dryer caught fire inside the building. Multiple fire trucks and emergency personnel responded to the hotel, drawing attention from motorists and…
New Slidell Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council Looks to Build a Stronger Future for Local Youth
The Slidell Boys & Girls Club is entering a new chapter with a newly formed Parish Advisory Council focused on strengthening the local club, increasing community involvement and creating more opportunities for the more than 100 children it serves. The…
Mississippi Pushes Back as Federal Government Moves to Scale Back Childhood Vaccines
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi health officials are pushing back against major changes to the nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations, signaling that the state may continue recommending some vaccinations even as federal officials move toward a dramatically reduced schedule. The dispute comes…