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Heavy Law Enforcement Presence at Northshore Square Mall
Residents noticing a heavy law enforcement presence at Northshore Square Mall should be aware that this is a planned training exercise, not an emergency. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says SWAT and academy trainees are currently using the mall…
Slidell police are actively searching for four suspects following a robbery that left the victim badly beaten.
The incident happened near Ducksworth Park, where officers responded and began investigating. The victim suffered significant injuries during the attack and was treated by emergency responders. Police say they are looking for four black males, believed to be in their…
Covington-Area Man, 43, Booked On Domestic Abuse Battery Charge
A 43-year-old man identified as Jesse Carlin was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on May 3, 2026, on a charge of domestic abuse battery. According to jail records, bond has not yet been set and will be determined…
Bolo: Missing Children – Louisiana
Law enforcement is actively searching for two missing children out of Catahoula Parish. Missing: Autumn Carlisle, 7 years old Chyain Carlisle, 15 years old They were last seen around 10:30 PM on May 3 at their home on Gasline Road…
Driver Arrested After Crash and Attempted Escape Ends in Second Wreck
A series of bad decisions led to a chaotic scene in Slidell, where a driver was taken into custody after causing multiple crashes. Slidell Police Department says the incident began when the driver caused a crash. Instead of staying at…
Federal Indictment Filed Against Metairie Pastor in Fraud Case
A Metairie pastor is now facing federal charges after authorities say he illegally accessed funds tied to a business account over several years. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 56-year-old Dale Sanders of Kenner has been indicted on eleven…
Louisiana SNAP Changes Coming Soon. Here’s What Recipients Need to Know.
Louisiana residents who receive SNAP benefits will see a change in how those benefits can be used starting in 2026. According to state officials, the adjustment does not reduce benefits or change who qualifies. Instead, it limits certain types of…
Teen Grazed By Gunfire In Slidell McDonald’s Parking Lot
A 17-year-old was shot Friday afternoon in a McDonald’s parking lot in Slidell near Voters Road and Old Spanish Trail. Multiple 911 calls came in reporting gunfire. When it was over, the teen had suffered a graze wound to the…
Slidell Woman Booked Again, Ongoing Sentence Explains Repeat Jail Entries
A Slidell woman was booked into jail again over the weekend, drawing attention from those who have seen her name appear multiple times in local records. According to records from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Leann Simon was…
Lawsuit Filed After Governor Halts May 16 Congressional Primary
Update: Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on May 29, 2026, and Gov. Landry signed it. The congressional primary was rescheduled as an open primary on Nov. 3, with a Dec. 12 runoff, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. A…