St. Tammany community news

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

BY DAVE WOODALL | Contributing writer
3 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
11 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
12 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
18 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
21 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
23 hrs ago

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…

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

ST. TAMMANY

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.

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.

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.

Game on with Coast Resource Fair

BY JULIE AGAN | Contributing writer
Sep 25, 2023

Whether rooting for a grandchild's middle school team, an alma mater or a favorite NFL player, it’s football season and everyone is cheering for somebody.

'Back to Barbra' on stage at the Cutting Edge

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Sep 25, 2023

Talented vocalist-actress-entertainer and tribute singer Imogen Hebert is taking on the music of the legendary EGOT winner Barbra Streisand during four evening performances Oct. 6-7 & Oct…

Rachael Patton Catalanotto: Meet a real superhero

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Sep 25, 2023

St. Tammany native, family law specialist, former bar association president and mother of two Rachael Patton Catalanotto has soared above a qualified field of Safe Harbor Superheroes to become…

Northlake Mandeville Rotary honors Clay Madden

Sep 25, 2023

Dew Drop Jazz Hall fall concert season opens

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Sep 25, 2023

The historic Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Mandeville will open its fall 2023 concert season on Oct. 7 with a performance by the Lawrence Sieberth Trio featuring power vocalist Yolanda Ro…

Plenty of fundraisers, free concerts, fine art, food and golf

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Sep 25, 2023

THEATER, MUSIC & FINE ART

Bailey earns 1,000th kill with signature calmness

BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Sep 25, 2023

There was little fanfare when Northlake outside hitter Abigail Bailey eclipsed 1,000 kills on Sept. 13.

St. Paul’s, SSA cross-country run well at BSN Invitational

BY MIKE PERVEL | Contributing writer
Sep 24, 2023

Local cross-country competition is heating up as St. Paul's and St. Scholastica performed well at the BSN Invitational held at St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 15.