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Weather Alert For Slidell Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for portions of southeastern St. Tammany Parish and southern Hancock County through 5:45 PM. A strong thunderstorm near Eden Isle is moving northeast around 20 mph and may produce: •…
Mississippi Juvenile Crime Law Set To Bring Major Changes Starting July 1
The Picayune Police Department is warning parents and teens about major changes coming to Mississippi’s juvenile justice system beginning July 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 2710. According to the department, juveniles accused of certain violent crimes while possessing a firearm…
$1.8 Billion Federal Fund To Compensate Jan. 6 Defendants And Others Draws Praise, Lawsuits
Update: The Justice Department scrapped the Anti-Weaponization Fund by June 3. This post describes the fund as it was announced in May. A newly announced $1.8 billion federal compensation fund tied to claims of government “weaponization” is drawing major attention…
Louisiana AG Announces 60 Sex Offenders Arrested In “Operation Restricted Domain”
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that 60 registered sex offenders were arrested during a massive two month law enforcement operation across the Greater Baton Rouge area known as “Operation Restricted Domain.” According to investigators, the operation targeted registered sex…
Ed Orgeron Officially Returning To LSU Football Under Lane Kiffin
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is officially returning to LSU football under new head coach Lane Kiffin, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. Coach O led LSU to…
Flight Bound for Detroit Diverted Over Possible Ebola Exposure Concerns
An Air France flight headed to Detroit Metro Airport was abruptly diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after U.S. officials discovered a passenger who had recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo had boarded the aircraft despite new Ebola related…
Dozens of Animals Found Living in Unsafe Conditions at St. Bernard Parish Property
A St. Bernard Parish woman was arrested after authorities discovered dozens of animals allegedly living in dangerous and unhealthy conditions at a residence in the 1700 block of Robert Drive. According to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed…
Lacombe Narcotics Investigation Leads To Massive Drug And Weapons Seizure
A narcotics investigation in Lacombe has resulted in a massive drug and weapons seizure after detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Erindale Drive. According to authorities, detectives with the STPSO…
Brother Fatally Shot Following Altercation on Highway 1081
A Covington area man was arrested early Saturday morning after authorities say he fatally shot his brother during an altercation at a residence on Highway 1081. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called shortly after 1…
Large Juvenile Party in Lakeshore Villages Leads to Multiple Arrests
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office responded late Saturday night to reports of a large gathering involving juveniles in the Lakeshore Villages community near Slidell. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 6600 block of Delta…