STPPS Resuming Grab and Go Meals

The St. Tammany Parish School Board says they are partnering with local businesses and “Grab and Go” meal distribution will resume next week with both daily and weekly pick up options. The daily option allows families to pick up one hot lunch and prepackaged breakfast for each child every weekday at Covington High and Slidell…

Two Wounded in Covington Shooting

Last night at approximately 7:30 pm, the Covington Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of N. Pierce Street and N. Columbia Street. Upon officer’s arrival, it was discovered that two people were injured in the shooting. Both were immediately transported to local hospitals for treatment. The Covington Police Department’s Criminal…

Latest Dept of Health Numbers

The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 1,795 cases reported from 2,037 state tests and 9,414 commercial tests. 65 people have now died from the Coronavirus. Orleans Parish has 827 cases reported and 37 deaths have occurred there. There are 359 cases in Jefferson and 7 deaths. East Baton Rouge has…

State Numbers Include St Tammany Death

The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 1,388 cases reported from 1,852 state tests and 6,751 commercial tests. 46 people have now died from the Coronavirus. Orleans Parish has 675 cases reported and 26 deaths have occurred there. There are 293 cases in Jefferson and 6 death. East Baton Rouge has…

Bathrooms Closed on Tammany Trace

Parish Government says the Tammany Trace remains open, however, Parish-owned and maintained public bathrooms along the Trace located at the Koop Drive, Slidell and Lacombe Trailheads, will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 25. Trace users are asked to respect social distancing, and remember dogs and motorized vehicles are prohibited on the Tammany Trace.

Chamber Highlights New Resources

The St Tammany Chamber of Commerce is listing some resources for local businesses. They say Louisiana Economic Development has a new hotline for Louisiana businesses. You can call 225-342-4321 between 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. with questions related to the impact of the coronavirus. The SBA announced automatic deferment on existing SBA Disaster Loans through December…