Early on New Year’s Eve St. Tammany Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Lowe Davis Rd. near Abita Springs, to investigate a single vehicle crash that has resulted in a fatality. The single-vehicle crash occurred as a Ford F-350 truck was traveling eastbound when, for unknown reasons, the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the…
Northshore residents should be aware that the work to widen and overlay I-12 between U.S. 190 and LA 59 will begin in the upcoming weeks. James Construction Group, LLC, was the apparent low bidder for the project, which is estimated to cost $55 million. The construction will also include widening six existing bridges along I-12.…
Small businesses, non-profits and community organizations are invited to learn more about the Northshore Collaborative, which will host its third public conversation on Monday, Jan. 6, 5:30 pm at The Maple Room, 2219 Carey St. in Olde Towne Slidell. The collaborative effort is one of several organizations that formed in the wake of the East…
St Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith says there is no excuse to drive drunk this holiday season. He says if you do not have a designated driver and cannot arrange for a ride home, call them at 985-898-2338 for a safe ride home, without cost or penalty. He says getting you and everyone on the road…
St. Tammany Parish Government is now accepting Christmas trees for recycling. Trees can be brought to the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds at 1515 North Florida Street in Covington and The Old Levee Board Property at 61134 Military Road in Slidell, during daylight hours. Trees must be stripped of all decorations — ornaments, lights, tinsel, etc.…
Christmas Eve morning, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Slidell-area residence following a domestic disturbance that ultimately left one man dead and his son injured. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Dockside Drive in Slidell in reference to reports of shots being fired. …
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are working a homicide that occurred last night in the Madisonville area. At approximately 7:45 p.m., STPSO deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Highway 1085 in Madisonville in reference to an altercation that occurred between two individuals which resulted in the death of one…
Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller says the Club Deluxe Road expansion project is now complete. The $10.4 million project began under the tenure of the late Gordon Burgess, Tangipahoa’s first Parish President, and former Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster. In 2011, the parish was awarded a $225,000 grant to fund the preliminary design for subsurface drainage…
The City of Slidell’s Commission on the Arts is honored to announce that Lori Gomez, John and Brenda Case, and Phil Galatas are the recipients of the 2019 BRAVO! Arts Awards. Since 1988, the Commission on the Arts have presented BRAVO! awards to recognize businesses, individuals and organizations in Slidell who have been contributors and…
Family Promise is pleased to announce a concert by Phil Stacey benefiting the Family Promise of St. Tammany Willie Paretti Day Center. The event is January 10th, from 7p to 9p. Phil is an American Idol Finalist, Veteran, Lyric Street Recording Artist and Worship Leader. Phil is lending his talents to help bring awareness to…