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Big drug bust in Slidell
A cooperative investigation by four law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of three people in an apparent family drug-dealing business along with the seizure of 300 pounds of high-grade marijuana.
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Backyard Chat with Stephanie Smith Baudot
City/Neighborhood/Street: Rosedown subdivision in Mandeville.
More of this storySen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Southeast Louisiana will get $367 million for projects to restore its coastline and wetlands and improve the condition of rivers and roads.
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Schroder: Spending, education reform needed
(Third in a series)
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St. Joseph's altar the crown jewel for local jeweler
In this part of the country, many people erect an altar to St. Joseph in their homes, but Anne Dale of Mandeville wanted to share it with her community and customers, so she created the altar in her jewelry store on St. Ann Drive.
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Thrivent Financial honors King for sales and service
Terry M. King, CFP®, FICDesignations, a financial representative with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has qualified for the organization’s prestigious Summit Circle for 2008 achievements.
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Stennis Space Center awards $45 million construction contract
The Stennis Space Center awarded a $45 million contract to American Tank and Vessel Inc. of Mobile, Ala., to install equipment to test the rocket engines for the NASA Constellation Program.
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Resource Bank, serving St. Tammany and Washington parishes, has recently promoted Kristen Livaudais (commercial lending) to assistant vice president.
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Morning blaze guts home near Slidell
Members of St. Tammany Fire District 1 were called to the scene of a fire that destroyed a Slidell-area home Tuesday morning.
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Outstanding attachment leads to drug arrest
An anonymous tip helped Slidell police officers and St. Tammany Sheriff’s deputies in their investigation of a suspected drug dealer in Slidell.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests March 13-16:
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Community Development Week event set
To celebrate National Community Development Week, St. Tammany Parish will be hosting a public hearing and event in the Council Chambers at 21490 Koop Drive in Mandeville April 16 from 1-3 pm.
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Slidell woman among dead in two weekend accidents
Three people died in two accidents in east St. Tammany Parish this weekend, according to Louisiana State Police Troop L.
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Covington Fire Department gets grant
Covington Fire Chief Richard Badon accepted a $5,000 grant from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. recently from national representative Kathy O’Toole.
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Committee members sought to help plan Mandeville celebration
Sally Reeves, archivist and historian, is putting together a committee to plan a celebration for the 175th anniversary of the Mandeville lot auction.
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Railroad employees look over the damage done by a train to the rear of an 18-wheeler that was stopped on Cleveland Street trying to cross Front Street in Slidell on Tuesday. The truck driver, David Key of Metairie said he could not pull out far enough from the tracks because of all the traffic. “Nobody got hurt except my pride,” Key said.
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Laird, Faust promoted by Statewide Bank
Statewide Bank announced that Richard Laird has been promoted to vice-chairman of the board of directors and Matt Faust has been promoted to president, and Matt Faust has been promoted to president and CEO.
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STPH Foundation reaches $5 million mark
The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation has raised $5 million since its inception in 2003.
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Sunrise on Second grand opening
Members of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and a number of public officials were on hand to help Sunrise on Second celebrate its grand opening on Feb. 10.
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New place to dine in Olde Towne Slidell
Slidell area residents have a unique new spot to grab a bite at Sunrise on Second, which celebrated its grand opening Feb. 10.
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Bonefish Grill opens in Covington
Jeff Blomeyer, managing partner, and Frank Dyer, joint venture partner, and staff members of Bonefish Grill celebrate the opening of the newly opened restaurant in Covington.
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Shown are are 2009 Project Graduation Chair Robin Mullett and Sheryl Durrett thanking Gold Sponsor Ted Longo, vice president at Merrill Lynch. If you would like to make a business donation, contact Sheryl Durrett at 646-2022 or Kristy Scroggs at 645-9173. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Landrieu challenges economic development
The development of St. Tammany has provided an environment that is a great place to live, said Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. “In order for St. Tammany to continue its success, the parish needs to balance the quality of life with development,” he added.
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Slidell accepting applications for building grant
Many of Slidell’s Olde Towne buildings may soon be sporting new faces, thanks to a grant opportunity provided via the State of Louisiana’s Main Street program.
More of this storyThe following people were booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail March 9-16:
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