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St. Tammany Sheriff’s Race Takes Shape Between Robert Hodges and Daniel Seuzeneau
As the race for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff continues to take shape, two names have emerged as the most discussed candidates: Robert Hodges and Daniel Seuzeneau. Robert Hodges is a New Orleans native with more than three decades of law…
Tiny Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain by Slidell Firefighters
A routine day quickly turned into a heartwarming rescue after firefighters with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 saved a tiny kitten trapped inside a storm drain. The six-week-old kitten became stuck in the drain, prompting a call for…
St. Tammany Parish Council Sets November Special Election for Sheriff
The St. Tammany Parish Council has officially voted to hold a special election in November to fill the sheriff’s office following the resignation of Randy Smith. The resolution passed with a 12-0 vote, with one council member absent and one…
STPSO to Increase Patrols on Roads and Waterways During Fourth of July Weekend
If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, expect to see a larger law enforcement presence across St. Tammany Parish. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office announced it will have additional deputies on patrol from July 2…
Special Election for St. Tammany Sheriff Appears to Be Taking Shape as November 2026 Vote Expected
The timeline for selecting St. Tammany Parish’s next sheriff is beginning to come into focus, although nothing has been officially finalized just yet. Since Sheriff Randy Smith’s resignation, there has been widespread speculation about when voters would head to the…
Two Inmates Stabbed Inside Orleans Parish Jail, Housing Unit Searched for Contraband
Two inmates were injured after a stabbing inside the Orleans Parish Jail on Sunday, prompting a large-scale security response from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to jail officials, the two inmates were attacked with a homemade weapon inside a…
Crack Cocaine Investigation in Slidell Ends With Two Arrests, Guns, Drugs and Body Armor Seized
A narcotics investigation targeting suspected crack cocaine distribution in the Slidell area has resulted in two arrests after St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives, assisted by the SWAT Team and Louisiana Probation and Parole, executed a search warrant at a…
Community Mourns Loss of 6-Year-Old Gonzales Boy
The Gonzales community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 6-year-old Raiden Scott, whose death has left family, friends, classmates, and neighbors devastated. According to family members, Raiden became seriously ill after battling meningitis. Despite efforts to save him, he tragically…
Bright Fireball Reported Across South Louisiana
Did you catch it? A bright fireball was reportedly seen streaking across the sky over south Louisiana around 5:03 a.m. Sunday, with sightings already being shared from multiple areas. If you recorded the fireball, post your video and let us…
Homeland Security Secretary Says Migrants on Temporary Status Should Seek Permanent Residency or Leave
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that migrants currently living in the United States under temporary protected status should either begin the process of obtaining permanent legal residency or prepare to return to their home countries. Speaking on…