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Slidell Heritage Festival sets Jan. 26 deadline for nonprofit funds

Staff report
5 hrs ago

The annual Slidell Heritage Festival will take place June 29 in Heritage Park, and nonprofit groups are encouraged to apply no later than Jan. 26 for a share of the festival funds that will be…

Causeway bridge reopened after severe weather closure

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
9 hrs ago

NOTE: The Causeway has reopened in both directions, officials said at 5:53 p.m. Monday.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper sworn in alongside council he worked with — and against

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

St. Tammany Parish President Michael Cooper was sworn in for a second term on Monday, alongside a St. Tammany Parish Council that looks vastly different from the one he worked with — and again…

Another 55+ program set at First Baptist in Covington

Staff report
16 hrs ago

Country/gospel musician and songwriter Mike Vaughn will headline a Young At Heart Adults – 55+ program at the First Baptist Church in Covington on Jan. 16.

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A record for Mandeville's Ice Man

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
17 hrs ago

The weather cooperated on Jan. 1, about as well as the weather can this time of year, for the traditional Ice Man Dip and Dash in Mandeville. It was the 35th year for the 4-mile run and 110-ya…

They bickered for the past 4 years. But now St. Tammany officials pledge a fresh start.

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

If there was a prevailing theme in last fall’s political campaigns in St. Tammany Parish, it was the need for the Parish Council and the parish president to get along.

FOOLS OF MISRULE REIGN

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Jan 7, 2024

The St. John Fools of Misrule started Carnival 2024 in style on Jan. 6, with a procession through the streets of downtown Covington. It was the 13th year the Fools made mischief on Kings Day, …

Claiming she was illegally fired, incoming St. Tammany clerk of court sues DA's office

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Jan 5, 2024

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court-elect Jessica Brewster is suing her former employer, the northshore District Attorney’s Office, claiming that she was illegally fired because she ran for elec…

LibraryCon back in St. Tammany on Jan. 13

BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
Jan 5, 2024

Get ready for the first big event of the year at the St. Tammany Parish Library when LibraryCon 2024 takes place Jan. 13 at the Madisonville Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mandeville looking to update city's comprehensive plan

By KIM CHATELAIN | Contributing writer
Jan 5, 2024

The Mandeville government is now accepting proposals from qualified consultants to help update the city’s 16-year-old comprehensive master plan.

Ian McNulty: Check out these food and drink ideas for Louisiana road trips in 2024

BY IAN MCNULTY | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

Covering New Orleans restaurants is a job that has me constantly on the go, trying to keep up with all the changes and sharing the stories of what endures in this world for food.

Big money being raised in northshore DA's election

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Jan 3, 2024

The two candidates running for district attorney on the northshore aren’t letting a short campaign season hamper their ability to raise money.

Camellia show in Covington to feature new and familiar blooms

Jan 2, 2024

The Northshore Camellia Club will hold its 15th annual camellia show on Jan. 7 at the newly renovated Greenwood Event Center, 75082 La. 25, in Covington. Exhibitors from throughout the Gulf re…

St. Tammany Chamber goes big at Washington Mardi Gras 2024

BY DARREN COOPER | Contributing writer
Jan 2, 2024

St. Tammany Parish is bringing the party to Washington Mardi Gras.

Veteran performers starring in 'The Color Purple' musical

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

THEATER

A parade and festival to mark Twelfth Night in Mandeville

Staff report
Jan 2, 2024

There will be an afternoon of Twelfth Night merrymaking in Mandeville on Jan. 6 when the Mande Milkshakers lead a walking parade and family festival that kicks off the Mardi Gras season.

Dishing on Carnival - a Q&A with Mardi Gras Man Arthur Hardy

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

"It's the most wonderful time of the year …"

From the Files of The Farmer

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

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Fools of Misrule welcomes Mardi Gras Indians to Covington

BY SHEILA GRISSETT | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

On the twelfth night of Christmas, when Santa finally retires for a long winter’s nap and Dionysus awakens to start his debauched reign, the St. John Fools of Misrule will proclaim that Carniv…

Living wreaths laid to remember

Staff report
Jan 2, 2024

Balsam wreaths were laid in cemeteries, at veterans memorials and other historic sites last month as volunteers joined efforts to honor the nation's servicemen and women during the annual Wrea…

Northshore plant that makes Popeyes spices fined $50k years after ammonia leak closed I-12

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

A northshore plant that makes spices for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been fined by the state after leaking 27,000 pounds of ammonia gas that led to the closure of Interstate 12 in 2015.

Fireworks over New Year's holiday likely sparked marsh fire in Slidell

BY ANTHONY McAULEY AND CHELSEA SHANNON | Staff writers
Jan 1, 2024

Firefighters in St. Tammany Parish battled a Slidell-area marsh fire overnight Sunday that authorities believe was likely started by New Year's fireworks.

Merry Madisonville's first Christmas boat parade rolls

Staff report
Jan 1, 2024

High winds and heavy rain played havoc with some Christmas season festivities in St. Tammany, but the inaugural Twinkle on the Tchefuncte River Lighted Boat Parade refused to go away and hope …

Throw those beads to STARC, mister!

BY DARREN COOPER | Contributing writer
Jan 1, 2024

STARC is in the people-helping business, with a serious side hustle that peaks this time of year.

Head-on collision kills two on Front Street in Slidell, police say

By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
Dec 30, 2023

None wore a seat belt

A new year, new St. Tammany Library updates

BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
Dec 29, 2023

Last year was the first full year of the library’s new card system for juvenile patrons, but more is still happening. The library has been working continually to update the system and provide …

Annual Pirate Party for Mary Bird Perkins set for Jan. 13

Staff report
Dec 29, 2023

The annual Pirate Party supporting the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will take place Jan. 13 in Covington, a swashbuckling affair that uses great costuming and good fun to raise money for pa…

Madisonville man killed after head-on crash in Tangipahoa Parish

BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer
Dec 28, 2023

A Madisonville man was killed in Tangipahoa Parish Thursday morning after his Nissan Altima crossed the centerline on La. 22 and hit a Jeep head-on.