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Nolan Wells Case: Attorney Says Bart Edmiston Jr.’s Family Preparing Defamation Lawsuits
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Attorney Russell Latino announced that he has been retained by the family of Bart Edmiston Jr. to pursue legal action against individuals the family alleges have made false and defamatory statements about Edmiston online. In a…
Pearl River Police Chief Candidate Forum
The Pearl River community will have an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to become the town’s next Police Chief. Monday, August 3 6:00 PM Pearl River Lions Club To help ensure every candidate had the opportunity to participate,…
Livingston Parish Copper Theft Investigation Leads To New Animal Abuse Charges
What began as an investigation into the theft of thousands of pounds of AT&T copper wire has now led to additional felony charges against two Livingston Parish suspects. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Todd Pearce Jr., 42, and…
Georgia Police Dispatch Supervisor Arrested For Allegedly Misusing Flock Camera System To Track Boyfriend
A Georgia police dispatch supervisor is facing criminal charges after investigators say she improperly used a law enforcement license plate reader system to monitor her boyfriend’s movements. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 30-year-old Paige Forte, a supervisor…
Who Killed Nanette Krentel? The Evidence, Accusations And Unanswered Questions Behind One Of St. Tammany Parish’s Most Controversial Murder Cases
Nearly nine years have passed since Nanette Krentel was found dead inside the burned remains of her Lacombe home, yet the most important question has never been answered: Who killed her? Nanette was not killed by the fire. She had…
Slidell Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Highway 434 In Lacombe
A 74-year-old Slidell woman has died following a head-on crash Monday afternoon in Lacombe, according to Louisiana State Police. State Police identified the victim as Milda N. Capponi, who was riding in the front passenger seat of a 2012 Honda…
Do You Remember the Unsolved Murder of Margaret Coon?
For nearly 40 years, one question has continued to hang over St. Tammany Parish. Who killed Margaret Coon? On the evening of February 19, 1987, Margaret Coon left her condominium inside Beau Chene, the gated country club community near Mandeville,…
Louisiana Renters Will Soon Have More Protection From Stalkers
Starting August 1, a new Louisiana law will give victims of stalking and cyberstalking the ability to walk away from an apartment lease without paying the penalties that normally come with breaking a contract. Lawmakers approved the change after hearing…
Inmate Found Dead at Orleans Parish Justice Center; Investigation Underway
NEW ORLEANS — An inmate at the Orleans Parish Justice Center was found dead Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), jail employees discovered the inmate unresponsive in a cell…
16 Year Old Arrested After Series of DoorDash Driver Robberies Near Slidell
A 16 year old has been arrested after investigators say he targeted multiple DoorDash drivers in the Lakeshore Villages area near Slidell. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the teen allegedly placed DoorDash orders to homes in and…