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On December 22, 1810 St. Tammany Parish was established.
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BP victims concerned about their payments
Kenneth Feinberg does not have an easy job.
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Suicide rate jumps to 31 in St. Tammany for 2010
Suicide numbers are continuing to rise in St. Tammany Parish.
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Covington residents come out as single voice
A standing-room only crowd greeted Covington city councilmen Tuesday night as a public hearing on more planning and zoning issues was held.
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Residents urged to be prepared for emergencies
Although residents are most familiar with hurricanes and their destruction, there are other emergencies that residents can, and should, prepare for.
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Deputies search for attempted robbery suspect
The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who allegedly tried to rob the Whitney Bank on La. Highway 59 north of Mandeville Tuesday afternoon.
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Man attempts suicide while in booking cage
A 26-year-old area man attempted to commit suicide while being booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail Thursday morning.
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Jury hearing testimony in Murray murder trial
As of press time Thursday, a 12-member jury was still hearing testimony in the murder trial against Timothy Wayne Murray, who is accused of killing his boss during a botched robbery attempted. Among those testifying against Murray are his accomplice and fellow employee, Jody Swafford.
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Man gets 20 years for incest conviction
District Judge Peter Garcia sentenced a Madisonville man to 20 years in jail Tuesday after hearing a statement from the person he sexually abused.
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West Chamber announces six board candidates
The St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce CEO Lacey Toldeano has announced the six candidates nominated to serve a three-year term on the chamber’s board of directors.
More of this storySchool Board Forum Sept. 8
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A colorful rainbow paints the sky behind the FHS Bulldogs press box during Friday’s Rusty Brauner Jamboree at the Dawg pound. (Photo by Gwen Ladner)
More of this storyMandeville Mayor Donald Villere’s nominee for city magistrate drew criticism from former mayoral opponent and City Council member Trilby Lenfant.
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Guth continues to challenge Harper’s candidacy in Pearl River
Ron Guth, attorney for the town of Pearl River, is sticking by his claim that Clay Harper is not qualified to run for mayor.
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Post-Katrina debt still unforgiven
A debt of about $68 million still looms for the St. Tammany Parish School System, with an additional $108 million in debt from the parish and municipalties that still has not been “forgiven” by the federal government.
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Vitter, Melancon easily win parties’ primaries
U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Congressman Charlie Melancon coasted to easy victories in yesterday’s primary election for U.S. Senate.
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School Board candidates forum set
The League of Women Voters of St. Tammany is sponsoring a School Board Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Parish Council Administrative Building in the Council Chambers, 21490 Koop Drive in Mandeville. All school board candidates have been invited to participate, and the public is encouraged to attend.
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City of Mandeville approves 2011 budget
The Mandeville City Council approved a $28 million budget for the 2011 fiscal year that includes $44,000 for car expenses and $50,000 for a new cultural development director.
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Red Cross looks back at Katrina
The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.
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New deputy marshall takes oath
Slidell City Court Judge James “Jim” Lamz recently administered the formal oath of office to the new deputy marshal who will serve for Slidell City Court Marshal Wyatt Williams.
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Davis remembers Katrina, five years later
St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis addressed attendees at the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina held Sunday near Slidell. The daisies in front of Davis were tossed into Lake Pontchartrain after the ceremony in remembrance of loved ones lost in Katrina. (Photo courtesy St. Tammany Department of Cultural and Government Affairs)
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Keep Slidell Beautiful wins award
Keep Slidell Beautiful Executive Director Bill Mauser, fourth from left, accepts a $500 check for winning the Most Innovative Program at the eighth annual Keep Louisiana Beautiful convention in Baton Rouge Aug. 20. KSB’s program, Green Team Schools, use education, school pride and friendly competition to build awareness of the city’s efforts to improve its cleanliness and environment. From left are Michael Cosse, Dr. Margo Guilot, KSB Board Member Ray Canada, Mauser, KLB Chairwoman Amy Martinez and KSB Beautification Committee Chairwoman Margaret Tingle.
More of this storyThe Slidell Police Department made the following arrests Aug. 26-30:
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Slidell dedicates Katrina memorial
In a sign of hope and better things to come, blue skies and bright sunlight greeted the crowd of people and city leaders in Slidell’s Heritage Park Friday morning as a Hurricane Katrina Memorial was officially unveiled.
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