Darla’s Dream House
Community comes together to start new home build By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When Darla Haro stood across the street from the home, she and her husband Arthur lived in for many years,...
View ArticleCritical vote for public on sales tax
‘No new taxes’ is promoted in big way By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Never have so many heads of St. Tammany public agencies come together with one voice as they have done for the current...
View ArticleImportant HRC meeting bumped to March 31
Reduced Parish Council will be key issue By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau MANDEVILLE – The anticipation for the public to put in their two cents about the idea to reduce the size of the St. Tammany...
View ArticleLibrary millage faces challenging vote
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Even as the passage of any taxing issues in front of the public has become much more challenging in St. Tammany Parish the last 10 years, the idea of...
View ArticleBoard approves companion guide for transgender teaching
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – St. Tammany School Board Member Michelle Hirstius said she is satisfied with the approval of a companion guide to the public school AP Psychology course...
View ArticleSlipper Celebrity
Soft-spoken Ferrucci retires with legacy of help for St. Tammany By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Whether you are a fan of casinos or not, John Ferrucci is going to be missed by Slidell and...
View ArticleTempers flare at HRC
Cougle lobbies to keep council at current size By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau MANDEVILLE – The expected intensity from the start of serious discussions about reducing the size of the St. Tammany...
View ArticleRededication effort fails
Officials: Public has no government trust By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Answers. Answers. Answers. St. Tammany Parish public officials were surprised after Saturday night when a sales...
View ArticleLibrary millage passes, doors to stay open
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Support from the faithful patrons and supporters of libraries ensured that the St. Tammany Library system will continue to operate for the next 15 years....
View ArticleCouncil reduction scrapped?
Impastato motion could lead to council manager setup By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The controversy surrounding the possibility of reducing the size of the St. Tammany Parish Council may...
View ArticleTask Force tackling drug problems
Sims’ ‘Opioid Initiative’ having major impact By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau COVINGTON – An initiative started in July of 2024 to combat the drug problem in St. Tammany Parish has reaped big...
View ArticleNew FBCS principal loves new opportunity
‘Old school’ benefits still working By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Lynda Palao spent 18 years in the public school system before accepting the job last year as the new principal at First...
View ArticleLowrey retires from Harbor Center after 20 years
Ever since the Harbor Center opened its doors in 2005, Kathy Lowrey has been the face of the events center as the general manager. This month, Lowrey resigned so she could head into retirement with her...
View ArticleAnother gaming vote?
HHR machines ruled illegal by the court By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The city of Slidell scored another victory in the fight to keep Historical Horse Racing (HHR) slot machines out of...
View ArticleCouncil manager getting viewed
P.C. issue is fading By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau MANDEVILLE – Although the possibility of reducing the size of the St. Tammany Parish Council to less than its current 14-member body seemed to be...
View ArticleSchools seek millage renewal
Funds are critical, state provides no capital revenue By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – The St. Tammany public school system has shown a strong comeback in the past four years since Frankie...
View ArticleOwen: Pearl must be cleaned up
Despite critics, senator says Bill 124 will improve river By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Louisiana Sen. Bob Owen has lived on the West Pearl River his entire life and states quite...
View ArticleLatest Cougle concern actually saving money, says Laughlin
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Parish Councilman David Cougle has not made it to two years as a public official yet, but has become perhaps the most polarizing person in remembrance on...
View ArticleSMH vote funds key projects
Emergency Room expansion heads big plans for $51.5 million proposal By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Voters will go to the polls again on Saturday, May 3, to consider several important...
View ArticleLacombe boat launch, nature park nearly ready to go
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau LACOMBE – An effort that started 20 years ago to rebuild and upgrade the Lacombe Main Street boat launch, followed by creating a nature park nearby, appears ready to...
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