Queen Bess Island Restored

Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared the newly-restored Queen Bess Island, home of the Brown Pelican, officially reopened for nesting. The traditional nesting season for pelicans and other colonial water birds begins in mid-to-late February. Edwards said before this restoration started last August, only five of the island’s 36 acres were usable for nesting. Now…

Lake Loot Q & A February 3, 2020

6:40 Q: The average household has about 15 of these tucked away in a drawer somewhere. What? A: Gift bags Winner: No Winner! 7:10 : the average parent spends $700 on this every year Answer: children’s birthday parties Winner: Abram Roberts from Folsom! 7:40 Q: Is this right? Women were not allowed to have one of…

Former Parish President Pat Brister Passes Away

For the last few weeks there was a lot of conversation about Pat Brister’s health, with her cancer possibly returning. Today it was reported that the former parish president and political leader passed away. Arrangements are being finalized. The press release is below. It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that the family…

Loot Q & A January 31, 2020

6:40 Q: Friday is the LEAST popular day to do THIS. What? A: Call in sick to work Winner: No winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The term “computer bug” was coined when a real bug was found in a computer. What was it? A: A moth Winner: Skylar Harrison from Covington! 7:40 Q: Every year…

Two Arrested for Slidell Area Murder

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday night near Slidell. 19 YO Montreal Delaney has been arrested on the charges of Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. 19 YO Ferdinand Everidge has been arrested on the charges…