A record number of voters cast their ballots early in St. Tammany Parish. What would happen after the votes were counted on Election Day? Parish President Pat Brister lost to former Covington Mayor Mike Cooper, with Cooper getting at least 60% of the vote. Brister had touted her accomplishments, like highway funding and Safehaven as…
We broadcast live this morning from Acquistapace’s as they get ready for their Cheese Extravaganza! We had a great time talking about their big event. Find out more below in the clips with Erik and some of the cheese experts who will be at their event.
It is Election Day tomorrow and a record number of voters have already cast their ballots in St. Tammany Parish. More than 35,000 people voted early in the general election, as compared to 26,000 in the primary. Hotly contested local races, as well as a close Governor’s race, seem to be driving the turnout. The…
Extra police officers will be on hand at Hammond High Magnet School tomorrow due to some social media posts about a school shooting. On Thursday afternoon Principal Shelly Gaydos sent out an automated call to parents to address the rumors. She said the posts have been thoroughly investigated and found to be not credible. But…
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is seeking the public’s help in gathering information regarding an armed robbery that occurred at the Big BossTruck Stop on Highway 442, just outside of Tickfaw. TPSO Deputies discovered the incident when they stopped at the truck stop to purchase fuel. Apparently three unknown masked males armed with handguns executed…
Guests today were Bryan Haggerty, Empty Bowl, Will Crain and Pat Brister. Bryan Haggerty is running for Slidell City Court. Hear what he had to say about the race and some ads he takes exception with. Steven and Dina came by to talk about Empty Bowl, which helps the Samaritan Center. Hear them below. Will…
The Causeway Southbound was closed yesterday around 2 p.m. for about 3 hours after a fatal crash. Witnesses described the crash as “severe” and said the accident happened around mile marker 4 when a driver having possible car problems was rear-ended by an SUV, causing the SUV to flip. The woman driving the car had…
Yesterday morning at approximately 6:34 AM, Troopers from State Police Troop L responded to a serious injury crash involving one vehicle on LA 59 near LA 1088. The crash claimed the life of 63-year-old Marlene D. Williams of Bush. The initial investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as Williams was driving a…
Yesterday morning at approximately 7:00 am, Correctional Officers with the Hammond City Jail during breakfast service were alerted to a possible death of an inmate in his cell. HPD Correctional Officers observed an unresponsive inmate and immediately began administering CPR. HPD Dispatch contacted Acadian Ambulance, and upon their arrival, Acadian determined that the inmate was…
Slidell Police say detectives with the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office have tied a vehicle burglary that occurred in the Slidell area earlier this year to a couple wanted for similar crimes in other states. On September 24th, deputies responded to a vehicle burglary that occurred at a Slidell-area preschool. The thieves used the victim’s stolen…