Three Arrested in Covington Shooting

On Tuesday, November 5, the Covington Police Department responded to the 900 block of North Florida Street, Covington, LA, to investigate a shooting where one man received a critical gunshot wound. The Covington Police Department, with the assistance of the St Tammany Sheriff’s Office, have made three arrests in relation to this shooting. 19 YO…

Lake Rewind: December 6, 2019

Day 3 on our 12 Days of Christmas belonged to The Villa. Hear Elvis talk about it below. Ronnie Simpson came to see us today from St Tammany Parish Government. He wanted to talk about the I-12 project that is about to begin between 190 and 59. He also spoke about Animal Services. Hear more…

Cooper Names Transition Team

St. Tammany Parish President-elect Mike Cooper has named a 20-member transition team as he prepares to take over Parish Government on Jan. 13, 2020. Cooper has asked the team to help identify the most pressing legislative needs, prepare for the inauguration, provide briefings on the various departments of Parish Government, and prepare an inventory of…

Lewis to Address Southeastern Grads

Retired State Farm Executive Wallace Lewis, Sr. will address Southeastern Louisiana University graduating students at the commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14th at the University Center. A ceremony for graduates of degree programs housed in the College of Education, College of Business and College of Science and Technology will begin at 10 a.m., while a…

Mandeville Mutt Strut Announced

The City of Mandeville and the Old Mandeville Business Association is pleased to announce the Inaugural Mandeville Mutt Strut brought to you by the Krewe du Pooch. The parade will be a major touchstone for the local rescue community and raise awareness for the plight of rescue animals. The day will begin with a costume…

Guilty Plea in Death of Slidell Teenager

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that 38 YO Kacie Doucet, of Lafourche Parish, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine which resulted in the death of a Slidell teenager. The eighteen-year old’s body was found floating in a Texas bayou. Doucet, along with 39 YO William Harrison Farris, and 25 YO Leilani Aspuria, conspired…

Lake Rewind: December 5, 2019

Day 2 of our 12 Days of Christmas (the Lake’s local shopping program) belonged to Franco’s O Spa. Hear Elvis the Elf talk about it below. Our first guests today were here from St Tammany Health Systems. They wanted to speak with us about their Angels of Light, which is tonight at 5:30. Find out…

Indictment for Accused Mandeville Police Killer

DA Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany grand jury has indicted the man accused of killing Mandeville Police Captain Vincent Liberto, Jr. 21 YO Mark E. Spicer, Jr, of Covington, has been charged with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, and three additional charges. Spicer was also indicted on charges of aggravated flight…

Danielson in Mandeville City Council Race

Local businessman and former City Councilman Rick Danielson will run for one of two at-large seats on the Mandeville City Council. Qualifying begins Jan. 8 for the April 4 municipal elections. The 49 YO Danielson served on the Council from 2012-2016. He is a graduate of Mandeville High School. He earned a graduate degree and…

TPSO Seeks Man on Forgery Charge

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit is seeking information on 48-year-old Terral “Terry” Bishop from Ponchatoula. Bishop is accused of forging training certificates and using those certificates to bid on large commercial construction jobs, some of which were affiliated with NASA. TPSO investigators currently hold an outstanding warrant for Bishop for…