Drug Arrests in Washington Parish

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, assisted by Louisiana State Police narcotics officers, recently concluded an investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics in Washington Parish. Six persons were arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail. 45 YO Dayon Deleco Dyson, of Franklinton, remains in jail charged with battery, failure to appear…

Lawsuit Filed to Block Medline Facility

Some St. Tammany residents have filed a lawsuit to block the rezoning of 70 acres south of Covington, between Ochsner Boulevard and I-12, where the medical supply company Medline plans to build an 800,000-square-foot distribution center. Medline currently operates a 200,000-square-foot distribution center just across I-12 from the proposed site. The suit in the 22nd…

Gulf Coast Amtrak Return Snagged in Mobile

Government leaders in Mobile, Alabama, are slowing down chances for reviving passenger train service along the northern Gulf Coast, which has been dormant since Hurricane Katrina. Members of the Mobile’s City Council finance committee withheld support for funding service through Alabama’s port city. The full council could vote on the issue next week. Louisiana and…

STPSO Investigates Series of Thefts

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a series of thefts involving catalytic converters, which have occurred over the past month. Since December 19, the STPSO has taken reports of eight catalytic converters or other exhausted related parts being stolen from parked vehicles at businesses in West St. Tammany. In addition, there was…

St Tammany Chamber and Southeastern Collaborate on Seminar

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Small Business Development Center is collaborating with the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and the Law Firm Carver Darden to offer a seminar on intellectual capital titled “Protecting Your Company’s Intellectual Property: What Every Business Needs to Know.”    Scheduled Feb. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the seminar will be held…

NASA ASTRO CAMP Announced

The NASA Stennis Space Center Office of STEM Engagement has announced community collaboration opportunities for 2020 ASTRO CAMP® sessions. The 2020 ASTRO CAMP® Community Partners Program combines an evidence-based curriculum with proven out-of-school learning methodology to provide universities, schools, museums and youth-serving organizations with a hands-on, NASA-unique science, technology, engineering and mathematics engagement experience for…

Slidell Police Releases Crime Stats

Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal released the Slidell Police Department’s 2019 Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), and has also included the crimes statistics from the past nine years. Fandal reported that overall crime was down 3.4%. While violent crime is down, property crime, such as thefts and auto thefts, are up. Vehicle break-ins are categorized under…

HPD Investigating Business Thefts

The Hammond Police Department is currently investigating a series of thefts of catalytic converters throughout the city. At night, unknown subjects will arrive at various businesses in the unknown black truck and proceed to remove the catalytic converters from vehicles. Anyone having any information on this case is asked to contact Detective Ronney Domiano, with…

Fatal Crash on US 90

Yesterday, shortly after 7:00 AM, Troopers from Troop L investigated a fatal crash on US 90 westbound near US 190.  The crash has claimed the life of 87-year-old Glenn R. Snyder of Pearlington, MS. The crash occurred as Snyder was driving a Lexus GS300 westbound on US 90 when Snyder’s vehicle struck the rear-end of…

Food Revenue Up at Armstrong International

A report from the New Orleans airport states that dining revenue has increased from its new $1 billion terminal meaning more flights could be added. The new terminal opened Nov. 6. The month saw a 32% increase in food and beverage revenue compared to November 2018.  There was a 46% increase last month compared to…