Abita Springs News

Twelve Mardi Gras krewes take to the streets of New Orleans and its surrounding areas Saturday.

Despite pleas to the contrary from nearby residents and naturalists, the St. Tammany Parish Council has agreed to allow a local developer to build a gas station and convenience store on the doorstep of the Hillcrest community.

Krewe de Paws selected its 2012 royalty at a meeting where all things "dog" were celebrated.

State highway officials plan an open house meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.

The Carnival parades in western St. Tammany will begin with Mandeville's Eve parade on Friday at 7 p.m. The ladies' krewe, now 450 members strong, will mark its 26th year with the theme "Eve Goes South of the Border." The parade will roll along the traditional Mandeville route, beginning at Asbury Lane and Louisiana 22 proceeding west until West ... (more)

Hazel, one of the adorable puppies available at the "Will you be mine?" adoption day at the St.

Grab your partner and swing over to the third annual Hoedown Friendraiser. The event, that benefits St.