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Sheriff Randy Smith Retains Attorneys As Attorney General Investigation Continues
New details have emerged following allegations involving St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith at a Madisonville-area restaurant Friday afternoon. According to a report published Saturday, attorneys representing Smith say the sheriff is cooperating with an investigation being conducted by Louisiana…
Suspect Who Allegedly Fired at Officers in Slidell Captured After Pursuit Ends in Port Allen
A man accused of firing at law enforcement officers in Slidell was taken into custody Friday after a pursuit that ended in Port Allen. According to authorities, multiple law enforcement agencies, including Louisiana State Police and the Baton Rouge Police…
Slidell Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges
A 42-year-old Slidell man was arrested Friday by the Slidell Police Department on multiple charges, according to booking records from the St. Tammany Parish Jail. Jayson Price, 42, was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on May 29, 2026,…
Sheriff’s Office Requests Attorney General Investigation Following Incident Involving Sheriff Randy Smith
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement regarding an incident involving Sheriff Randy Smith that occurred Friday afternoon at a Madisonville-area restaurant. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office has been contacted to investigate…
St. Tammany Resident Alleges Altercation Involving Sheriff Randy Smith
A St. Tammany Parish resident is alleging he was involved in a physical altercation with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith. The allegation was made Thursday in a public Facebook post by Robert “Bobby” Couvillion, who claimed he was involved…
Outdoor Balloon Releases Soon To Be Illegal In Louisiana
Louisiana residents may want to think twice before participating in a balloon release. A new law approved by state lawmakers prohibits the intentional outdoor release of helium filled balloons in Louisiana. Supporters say the measure is aimed at reducing litter,…
Two people arrested after three children test positive for meth in Louisiana
A Sulphur couple is behind bars after authorities say three young children tested positive for methamphetamine during an investigation in Calcasieu Parish. According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Casey Romero, 36, and Veronica Kay Ancelet, 27, were arrested…
Covington Elementary Principal, Assistant Principal Arrested on Child Abuse Reporting Charges
Two administrators from E.E. Lyon Elementary School in Covington were arrested and later charged with failure to comply with Louisiana’s mandatory reporting law, according to the Covington Police Department. According to booking records, principal Tonya Barth, 55, and assistant principal…
Tall Ships Arrive Near New Orleans Ahead Of America’s 250th Celebration
Massive tall ships traveling to New Orleans for the nationwide SAIL 250 celebration have officially been spotted passing through St. Bernard Parish as excitement builds ahead of the upcoming festivities. According to St. Bernard Parish Government, multiple historic vessels are…
Walmart Recall Alert: Popular Ranch Seasoning Pulled Over Possible Salmonella Risk
A ranch seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide has been recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination risk. According to the FDA, certain bottles of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning may contain contaminated dry milk powder that was previously recalled by…