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Saudi Arabia Restores Key Oil Pipeline That Bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has restored its East–West oil pipeline to full capacity, now capable of moving up to 7 million barrels of oil per day across the country. This pipeline runs from the oil fields in the east to ports on…
St. Tammany School Board Moves Closer to Classroom Ten Commandments Requirement
A proposal tied to a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is advancing through the St. Tammany Parish School Board, with a final decision expected soon. The measure, discussed during a recent Finance and Administrative…
Smoke and Flames Break Out at Slidell Linen Facility Saturday Morning
A commercial laundry building in Slidell was the scene of a fire early Saturday, drawing a response from local firefighters and sending thick smoke into the air. Crews with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 were dispatched to Dirty…
Woods Fire Continues Near Pearl River Area, Crews Working to Contain
According to Parish President Mike Cooper, officials are continuing to monitor an active woods fire burning near Chris Kennedy Road in the Pearl River area. The fire is not fully under control, but it is currently limited to vegetation. Crews…
Slidell Doctor Avoids Prison After Millions in Medicare Fraud Claims
A Slidell area physician has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to his role in a scheme that generated millions in fraudulent Medicare billing. Dr. Robert Tassin received a sentence of probation instead of prison time following an April…
Second Man Sentenced in Brutal Killing of Slidell Woman Remembered as a Beloved Member of the Community
A second man has now been sentenced in connection with the killing of a Slidell woman whose death shocked both sides of Lake Pontchartrain. According to court records, 38 year old Cody Matthews was handed a 40 year prison sentence…
Kamala Harris Says She’s ‘Thinking About It’ on Another Presidential Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew attention this week after suggesting she may not be done with presidential politics. During a live conversation with Al Sharpton at the National Action Network convention in New York, Harris was directly asked about…
Truck Snaps Power Pole at Busy Slidell Intersection, Line Falls Onto Garbage Truck
A crash in Slidell caused a brief disruption after an 18-wheeler struck overhead lines near the intersection of Mary Street and Fremaux Avenue. The hit brought down a utility pole, with the line landing directly on top of a garbage…
Unauthorized Alert Sent After Slidell Fire Account Compromised, Police Investigating
The Slidell Police Department is investigating after an unauthorized alert was sent out from a compromised account tied to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1. According to officials, the issue started Wednesday night when a fire department employee’s account…
RFK Jr. Announces ‘The Secretary Kennedy Podcast’ Through HHS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast,” an official production of the Department of Health and Human Services. The show is expected to feature doctors, scientists, and other…