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Australian Adventure
Nino and Laurie Bonura were looking for the chance to take their children on an adventure and expose them to a different culture, so when the opportunity to relocate to Australia became available the Mandeville-area family jumped on it.
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Community support growing for SPD dispatcher diagnosed with cancer
Support is growing around town for Pauline Triolo, commander of the Communications Division for the Slidell Police Department, who announced she has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.
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Brister, others in DC touting parish
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Setting priorities topic of meeting
The Slidell City Council hopes to get some things cleared up with the administration when it comes to spending priorities for the city.
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City saves on medical insurance costs
While most entities are facing rising insurance costs, the city of Mandeville has successfully secured a contract for employee medical insurance that provides slightly better coverage at a lower rate.
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Mayoral candidates pound pavement
With the election a month and a half away, it is still any man’s race in Mandeville, and the two candidates competing for the mayor’s seat are campaigning hard to ensure they come out on top when the votes are tallied March 27.
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Mandeville gives OK to cut leaning tree
The sound of chainsaws will be heard very soon in the back yard of one Old Mandeville house as a stately oak tree meets an unfortunate and early demise.
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Lancaster book, state champion cheer squads presented to board
“Now and Always: Louisiana Love Story” by Christian Garcia, descendent of St. Tammany Parish School’s first public school superintendent Joseph A. Lancaster, was presented to the St. Tammany Parish School Board at its regular meeting Thursday night by the author.
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St. Paul’s administrator headed to Rummel
Bro. Gale Condit, vice principal for development at St. Paul’s, has been tapped by Archbishop Gregory Aymond to serve as the new president of Archbishop Rummel High School.
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Slidell man charged with sexual battery charge,
Slidell police have arrested a man on charges of sexual battery involving a juvenile as well as other charges.
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Davis ready to lead Slidell hospital
Even though the Slidell Memorial Hospital Board of Commissioners is still in the process of negotiating a salary with Bill Davis, he sounds like he is primed and ready to go as the hospital’s new CEO.
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Assistant legislative auditor addresses detention center board
As the commission that oversees the Florida Parish Detention Center attempts to repair its image after its secretary was arrested last year for embezzling money, Jenifer Schaye, general counsel for the Legislative Auditor’s Office, said the best practice it can adopt is to “keep the lights on and do it in the sunshine.”
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A second reef has been completed in Lake Pontchartrain
The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are hoping for big catches this summer after they completed a second artificial reef in northern Lake Pontchartrain.
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Parades galore in parish this weekend
With Mardi Gras Day less than two weeks away, the Carnival season really takes off in St. Tammany Parish this weekend with eight parades celebrating everything from dogs to lawn mowers.
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Textron lays off workers in Slidell
Textron Marine Land and Marine Systems, a major employer in Slidell, has been laying off workers since October.
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Madisonville Junior High gets visit from star wide receiver
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore rode in for a visit to Madisonville Junior High Wednesday speak and hand out signed memorabilia and apparel to winning students.
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Covington reports show growth, safety
The expected growth of about 700 families over the next few years will be welcome in the city of Covington but could also cause some growing pains in the area of available recreation.
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Mandeville candidate forums available online
With the spring municipal elections just around the corner, the St. Tammany Parish League of Women Voters is gearing up its effort to educate residents about the candidates in Mandeville.
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Parking regulations in effect in Covington
The Covington Police Department and city administration want to remind visitors and residents that the Mardi Gras parking ordinance is in effect. Parking on parade routes is allowed 36 hours before a parade starts until 24 hours after the parade.
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Wildlife photo club will have a “macro shoot” session
The Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges Photo Club will gather Saturday at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters, 61389 Highway 434, Lacombe, to practice “macro” photography.
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Slidell police ready for carnival season
The Slidell Police Department has issued a list of things that people should be aware of that will make their time at Mardi Gras parades safe and fun.
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Hammond man guilty of aggravated rape
A 52-year-old Hammond man is now facing a life sentence after he was found guilty Wednesday afternoon of aggravated rape and aggravated incest.
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Wendy’s on Northshore Boulevard temporarily closed
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I-12 lane closures
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