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Slidell Man Booked on Serious Charges Including Armed Robbery and Aggravated Kidnapping
A Slidell man was booked Tuesday following an arrest by the Slidell Police Department on multiple serious felony charges. Jayquwan Twillie, 33, was booked on April 28, 2026. The listed charges include armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, use of a…
Slidell Man Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Federal Prison in Child Exploitation Case
A 30-year-old Slidell man has been sentenced to 118 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Jonathan Suarez was also ordered to…
Mississippi Middle School Students Hailed as Heroes After Stopping Runaway Bus
A group of middle school students in Kiln, Mississippi, are being praised after taking quick action when their school bus driver suffered an asthma attack and lost consciousness while driving. The bus had just left Hancock Middle School with around…
Fire Reported at Shell Norco Facility in St. Charles Parish
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Emergency crews responded Monday night to a fire at the Shell Norco facility in St. Charles Parish. According to initial reports, on-site response teams and additional emergency personnel were handling the situation. Air monitoring by…
Rayne Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges, Additional Victims Reportedly Identified
Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of a Rayne man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material and allegations of indecent behavior with a juvenile. According to authorities, 42 year old Julian “Trey” Aucoin III was arrested on April…
Tracey Turgeau Powell Announces Campaign Kickoff for City Court Judge
Tracey Turgeau Powell has announced a campaign kickoff reception for her run for City Court Judge, to be held Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Garrett Field Estancia on Military Road in Slidell. The event is…
If You See Fire Trucks at Slidell High School, No Need for Alarm
Multiple fire units responded to Slidell High School Monday morning near the gymnasium on Tiger Drive. At this time, crews appear to be handling the situation as a precautionary response. If you’re in the area, you may notice emergency vehicles…
Tragedy Near Hwy. 11: Slidell Man Killed After Being Struck by Train
A man was struck and killed by a train near Highway 11 in Slidell on Sunday, April 26, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said it was notified shortly before 7:30 p.m. that a train…
Jefferson Parish Deputies Search Marrero Backyard; Only One Body Confirmed, Not Multiple
A quiet Marrero neighborhood drew attention after Jefferson Parish deputies descended on a backyard search scene, prompting concern from stunned neighbors and passersby. Authorities were seen combing through the property as investigators worked behind a secured perimeter. Officials had not…
Slidell-Area Man Booked on Domestic Violence Charges Including Strangulation
A 32-year-old Slidell-area man has been booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on serious domestic violence related charges. Jail records show Holton Manuel was booked on April 25, 2026. The listed charges include battery of a dating partner by…