Pedestrian Fatality on LA 21

On Tuesday, January 28, shortly before 11:30 PM, Troopers from Troop L responded to a serious injury crash involving a pedestrian on LA 21 northbound near LA 59.  The crash has claimed the life of 71-year-old William M. Asprodites of New Orleans. The initial investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as Asprodites…

Upcoming Chamber Events

The St Tammany Chamber has some events coming up. Their Installation & Awards Luncheon will be February 4, 11:15 am – 1:15 pm at Tchefuncta Country Club. There will be a ribbon cutting at the newly revamped Covington branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library on February 5 from 11:00 – 11:30 am on W.…

Southeastern Graduation Applicant Dates

The final day for Southeastern Louisiana University students to apply to graduate in spring 2020 is Feb. 17. Students who do not submit the fee and application by Feb. 17 will not be considered a degree candidate for the spring 2020 term. The $25 application fee must be paid directly to the Controller’s Office, located…

2nd Arrest in Kentwood Murder

Now there has been a second arrest by the Kentwood Police Department involving the fatal shooting December 28th of last year. 18 YO Trevon James of Tangipahoa was arrested without incident. He was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Principle to Second Degree Murder, 2 counts of Principle to Attempted Second…

Possible LHSAA Public Private Vote This Week

High school principals across the state are gathering in Baton Rouge for the annual LHSAA convention.  The main topic is the public-private school split that’s been in place since the 2013 football playoffs. LHSAA officials say principals can vote to end the split on Friday. The split was created because public schools believe private schools…

Lake Loot January 29, 2020

6:40 Q: 2 out of 3 dating experts say it is a bad idea to have THIS in your online dating profile. What? A: A pic of your car Winner: Moleta Mowen from Bogalusa! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Lotion was voted the worst thing a dad can buy a mom as a gift. What came…

Flood Warnings for Pearl River

The Flood Warning continues for The Pearl River Near Pearl River until further notice. Yesterday the stage was 17.6 feet and moderate flooding is occurring and with moderate flooding forecast. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. The forecast has the river continuing to rise to near 17.6 feet by today. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.…

Loranger Teen Blacksmith on Reality TV

A young blacksmith from Loranger will compete for $10,000 on a History Channel series airing Wednesday night. 18 YO Cade Jenkins, a Southeastern student, is one of four blacksmiths who will be featured on Wednesday night’s Forged in Fire, a competition series that tests some of the best bladesmiths as they recreate some of history’s…