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Heroic Response at 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off After Medical Emergency
A frightening medical emergency unfolded earlier today at the 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off when a woman reportedly collapsed and became unresponsive in front of attendees. Witnesses say the woman appeared to be in critical condition, with reports that she…
Mississippi Couple Arrested By Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office In Child Exploitation Investigation
A man and woman from Mississippi were arrested by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office on February 27, 2026, and are currently being held at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center in connection with a serious child exploitation case involving…
St. Tammany School Board Approves One-Year Contract Extension; Hot Mic Moment Draws Attention
Warning: this article references explicit language captured on a hot mic. The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted unanimously during Thursday’s meeting to approve a one-year extension of the current collective bargaining agreement with the teachers’ federation. The vote was…
Louisiana lawmakers have blocked a proposal that would have removed the state’s school requirement for the meningitis vaccine, keeping current…
Louisiana lawmakers have blocked a proposal that would have removed the state’s school requirement for the meningitis vaccine, keeping current immunization rules in place for students. House Bill 737, filed by State Representative Beryl Amedee, failed in the House Education…
Former Slidell Resident Sentenced in $350K COVID Relief Fraud Case
A former Slidell resident has been sentenced in federal court after authorities said she fraudulently obtained more than $350,000 in pandemic relief funds intended for struggling businesses during the COVID era. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern…
Teen in Critical Condition After Mini Bike Crash in Slidell Neighborhood
SLIDELL, Louisiana — A 13 year old boy is in critical condition after a mini bike crash in a Slidell neighborhood, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash happened on Wednesday in the Kingspoint subdivision.…
Mississippi Man Convicted in Louisiana Child Solicitation Case
COVINGTON, Louisiana — A Mississippi man has been found guilty in St. Tammany Parish after prosecutors said he attempted to solicit someone he believed was a teenage girl online. Michael Stanley Lang, 56, of Poplarville, Mississippi, was convicted by a…
21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off Returns to Slidell This Weekend, Benefiting Hospice House
SLIDELL, La. — One of Slidell’s most meaningful annual traditions returns this weekend as the 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off takes place Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fritchie Park. The event offers all-you-can-eat crawfish, live…
Slidell Man Faces Domestic Abuse and Drug Charges
A 24 year old Slidell man is facing multiple serious charges following his arrest on April 16, 2026. Authorities identified the suspect as Camerin White. He was booked on charges that include domestic abuse battery involving a pregnant victim, domestic…
Slidell Approves $3.4 Million Sale of Former Federal Complex to Textron Systems
SLIDELL, Louisiana — The Slidell City Council has unanimously approved the sale of the former Defense Information Systems Agency building on Gause Boulevard to Textron Systems Corp. for $3.4 million, a move city leaders say could reduce costs and bring…