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Defense, special teams rule as Northshore knocks off Ponchatoula, 15-6

BY DAVE WOODALL | Contributing writer
4 hrs ago

The Panthers improve to 2-0 in District 6-5A with their homecoming victory.

Sheppard scores 4 times as Mandeville cruises to 42-7 win at Slidell

BY JASON RUSSELL | Contributing writer
12 hrs ago

Coming off a tough loss to Northshore, where the Skippers raced out to a big lead only to see it slip away, Mandeville was looking to erase that memory against defending district champion Slidell.

Covington defense shuts down Fontainebleau, forces five interceptions in blowout

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
13 hrs ago

Covington’s defense forced four first-half interceptions, and the Lions’ offense ran all over Fontainebleau en route to a 40-14 District 6-5A victory on Friday at Jack Salter Stadium.

St. Tammany Council unveils findings of investigation over planned Covington apartment complex

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
19 hrs ago

The St. Tammany Parish Council introduced the preliminary findings of its?investigation?into Parish President Mike Cooper’s administration this week — and in doing so produced the most heated …

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Crisis intervention team building bridges

Staff report
22 hrs ago

NAMI St. Tammany is inviting members of the community to the first CIT Forum on Oct. 5 to hear Crisis Intervention Team deputies discuss the protocols they follow in trying to guide people wit…

Library to help safely view the annular eclipse

BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
Sep 29, 2023

Usually, we don’t stare straight up at the sky and certainly not directly at the sun. However, on Oct. 14, the library is promoting doing just that — with proper eye protection — when an annul…

Mande Milkshakers party hearty, raise $20 K for NAMI

Staff report
Sep 29, 2023

Wearing trademark smiles and dancing as if they were on the parade route, the Mande Milkshakers threw their 5th Annual Polka Dots and Pearls Ball & Charity Auction on Sept. 27, raising mor…

Pet of the week

Sep 29, 2023

Redford, known as 'Red' to most of his friends, is a 4-year-old pup who was surrendered to Northshore Humane Society when his family could no longer care for him. He is a sweet-natured guy, ge…

Learn some dog-park etiquette - for pets and people

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Sep 29, 2023

As some cooler weather starts to set in, people will begin to spend more time outdoors,?and this includes? outings with the pets. The New Orleans metro area has become a dog park community, wi…

Shedding season is about to begin: Brush up on this hairy situation

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Sep 29, 2023

Animals go through lots of seasons: kitten season, allergy season and a season, or two, of shedding each year. Shedding is probably one of the most annoying aspects of owning a pet.

Bereavement support group meets and more community health events

Sep 29, 2023

BEREAVEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP:?Kim Smith, Gretna bereavement coordinator and chaplain from Heart of Hospice, will present “Lighten the Darkness: Handling the Holidays After the Death of a Love…

A scoop-and-score decided the outcome between McDonogh 35 and Salmen

BY MIKE STROM | Contributing writer
Sep 28, 2023

For three-plus quarters, Salmen and McDonogh 35 were locked in a defensive tussle in which only a safety was scored.

Deputy who died 16 years after tree crashed through police car laid to rest in Covington

By ALEX LUBBEN and BOB WARREN | Staff Writers
Sep 28, 2023

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Mary Mayo was laid to rest Thursday, more than 16 years after the freak accident that claimed the life of her fiance and left her paralyzed.

St. Tammany property transfers for Sept. 5-11, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Sep 28, 2023

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Bordelon steps down as Hannan football coach

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Sep 27, 2023

The Hawks battled injuries as they have struggled to an 0-4 start this season.

Stat leaders, standings through Week 4 for St. Tammany Parish football teams

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Sep 27, 2023

Check out the stat leaders, standings through Week 4 for St. Tammany Parish football teams.

Vive La Louisiane class series focuses on Louisiana’s French legacy

Staff report
Sep 27, 2023

L’Union Fran?aise will sponsor "Vive La Louisiane! The Legacy of France in Louisiana," a four-part series, conducted in English, on Tuesdays in October.

Fandal sort of shares winning wild game recipe

BY JESSICA SAGGIO | Contributing writer
Sep 27, 2023

Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal can make one heck of a “Buck on a Bun.”

Northlake's block powers sweep of undefeated Curtis

BY MIKE PERVEL | Contributing writer
Sep 27, 2023

The impressive 25-21, 25-16, 25-17 Wolverines sweep was the Patriots' first loss.

Farmer Football 5: Momentum shifts highlight surprising Week 4

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Sep 27, 2023

The story of Week 4 was momentum.

Early voting begins Saturday in slate of local, parish and state elections

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Sep 27, 2023

Early voting in several dozen elections, from statewide posts to parishwide and legislative seats, will begin Saturday, Sept. 30, and continue through Saturday, Oct. 7. Early voting hours are …

Rezoning request withdrawn for land on Pearl River island

By JONI HESS | Staff writer
Sep 26, 2023

A request to rezone?15 acres of Pearl River wetlands have been withdrawn?following residents' concerns that it would have opened the door for residential development in an area that locals say…

National Night Out events offer chance to meet local police

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Sep 26, 2023

Though there’s no guarantee that the first Tuesday in August will be the hottest day of the year in the southern U.S., it’s pretty sure to be a scorcher.

Chalmette, Holy Cross seniors are National Merit semifinalists, and more area school news

Sep 26, 2023

CHALMETTE HIGH: Two seniors have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Alex Jones and Kenny Quach are among more than 16,000 semifinalists eligible to continue in…

School news for Oct 4

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Sep 26, 2023

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN:?Dominican will host an open house on Oct. 19, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at the school, 7701 Walmsley Ave. in New Orleans. Prospective students in grades 4-8, including eighth grade…

Tulane kicks off theater season, and other area college news

Sep 26, 2023

TULANE UNIVERSITY:?Tulane’s Department of Theatre and Dance opens its season with "Crumbs From the Table of Joy," a family drama set in 1950, at the Lupin Theatre in the Dixon Hall Performing …

Western, central St. Tammany candidates line up for Parish Council races

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
Sep 26, 2023

The only constant in the Parish Council races in St. Tammany Parish? Change.

New Orleans Garden Society learns about orchids

Sep 25, 2023

Larry Hennessy, center, vice president of the New Orleans Orchid Society and a member of the American Orchid Society, was the speaker at the September meeting of the New Orleans Garden Society…