Tangi School Board Elects Tolar

On Tuesday night, the Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted unanimously to name Tom Tolar as their 2020 President and Robin Abrams as their incoming Vice-President. The new leaders will take their posts in January. Tolar said the board voted on the new officers a few weeks early so they could hit the ground running and…

Toys From Cops Kicks Off

Last night the Slidell Police Department’s “Toys from Cops” program officially kicked off! Slidell PD, the Slidell Police Association, and the Slidell Memorial Hospital Cancer Center partnered together and had Christmas a little early for some kids. Hundreds of gifts were given out to children whose lives, in some way, have been directly affected by…

United Way of SE Louisiana Promotes Giving Tuesday

The United Way of SE Louisiana wants to remind everyone that GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people in our community to rally around the causes they believe in and build stronger neighborhoods, cities and regions. On this day, every single act of volunteerism or donation is amplified by the sheer number of people from Southeast…

Entergy Visits Southeastern

Executives from Entergy recently spent time at Southeastern. One of the topics of discussion emphasized throughout the visit was the importance of the STEM Education Outreach programs Southeastern offers. Also, since they are in the energy business, the visit included a trip to see the two new hybrid geothermal dormitories and to tour the Southeastern’s…

U.S. Marine Band in Amite

The United States Marine Band will be in Amite for a Christmas Concert Thursday, December 5. The Marine Band’s performance is sponsored by the Amite Arts Council and they performance will begin at 6:30 pm in the Amite High Theatre. Tickets are $5 for the general public and Veterans are admitted free. Tickets can be…

STPH now St Tammany Health System

Last night the Board of Commissioners of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 unveiled a new logo identity and defining statements around their mission, vision and values as a community healthcare resource. St. Tammany Parish Hospital will now be known as St. Tammany Health System, effective Dec. 1, 2019. The new name was…

Fire District 2 Battles House Fire

On Friday evening Fire District 2 responded to a structure fire at 501 S. Fairway Dr. When the engine company arrived on the scene, they confronted heavy smoke and flames through the roof. All occupants were reported out of the building. Crews fought the fire for several hours before bringing it under control and then…

TPSO Arrests Package Thief

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office say they arrested 33-year-old Joseph Lamarca of the Hammond area. On Nov. 22, authorities say Mr. Lamarca was observed via surveillance video footage removing a package from a residence in Tickfaw. On Nov 25, Mr. Lamarca is being accused of producing a knife and threatening another subject during a verbal…

Covington Area Crash Kills Passenger

Shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, St. Tammany Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Frontage Road near Fairway Drive in the Covington area. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Hyundai Elantra was headed southbound on West Frontage Road when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and traveled into the northbound…

St. Tammany Chamber Sets Slidell Meeting

The new parish-wide St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is seeking demographic information and opinions on business support services. On Wednesday, December 4th, they will be hosting an orientation and town hall gathering to answer questions, listen to ideas and concerns, and talk about the benefits available to your business. This Member Orientation and Town Hall…