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Country singer Jenny Brooks' Fourth of July concert downtown will be a homecoming of sorts.
Continue reading "New Orleans same-sex couple sues for marriage license"
Two New Orleans men want a federal judge to rule that they have a fundamental right to a marriage license under the U.S. Constitution and international law despite Louisiana's prohibition of same-sex marriages.
Local 17-year-old Hopes to Become Eagle Scout by Beautifying Slidell
Meet 17-year-old Michael Kernahan. He will be a senior at Northshore High School when school begins in August.
Endangered Slidell Kids' Health Clinic Rescued 34min
A Slidell clinic for children that was on the verge of closing its doors has new life, thanks to a partnership to create the first federally qualified health center ever in St.
Keep Slidell Beautiful Offers $100 Grants to Neighborhoods
If you need an incentive to show your civic pride by cleaning and beautifying your neighborhood, you are in luck, thanks to Keep Slidell Beautiful, an organization that aims to improve the quality of life in Slidell by focusing on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement and waste prevention.
Tire crosses I-10 median near Slidell, smashes car
Victor Riley, 34, of LaPlace examines the tread of his tire Tuesday after the tire flew off his car and slammed into a car headed the opposite direction on Interstate 10 near Slidell.
Slidell Police arrest Reports for June 30, 2009:
Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: June 29th, 2009: Victor reams, age 43 of 5500 Reams Road, Kiln, MS Was arrested for Failure to Signal Turn, Possession of a scheduled II controlled dangerous substance and Possession of drug Paraphernalia Brittany S. Head, age 25 of 306 West Sycamore, Picayune, MS Was arrested for ...
Rain across state; but overall still dry
Louisiana gets welcome rain as farmers worry about vulnerable crops and some areas consider whether to ban family fireworks.
City of Slidell Hosts 'Dinner and a Movie' Family Night
Are your kids tired of doing the same old thing? Do you need some relief from the heat? Is your budget tighter these days? Are you looking for an adventure? Good news.
Slidell City Council slashes salaries for next year's incoming mayor, ...
Because of term limits, Mayor Ben Morris, Police Chief Freddy Drennan, and some City Council members will be leaving office next summer.
Slidell police: Youths went on burglary spree
Northshore authorities say three children between the ages of 12 and 14 have been charged with the burglaries of seven homes in the Slidell area.
New Slidell health clinic will provide more access to the poor, uninsured
The poor and uninsured will have greater access to pediatric care through a new health center that is a collaboration between Slidell Memorial Hospital and St.
Police: 12-year-old, 14-year-olds comprised Slidell burglary ring
Part of the evidence displayed by Slidell Police. A 12-year-old boy and his 14-year-old cousin have been arrested and an arrest warrant for the 14-year-old sister of the 12-year-old was being prepared.
Slidell Landfill permit extension sought
The owner of the Slidell Landfill has asked the state for permission to keep the site open past January, saying St.
Keep Slidell Beautiful Removes 13,000 lbs. of Litter during 2009 Great American Cleanup
Did you know that the average person throws away four pounds of garbage every day? In America, that adds up to 160 million tons of trash per year.
Slidell council bans video bingo
The Slidell City Council banned video bingo in a unanimous vote after a public hearing on Tuesday night.
Man arrested after allegedly cuffing teen to chair, molesting her
Slidell Police seized over a dozen computers on Tuesday from the business and home of a man who allegedly molested a teenager.
Slidell man pleads guilty in robbery, shooting; judge gives him 15-year prison sentence
A 29-year-old Slidell man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to attempted first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery for his involvement in the botched robbery and shooting of a 21-year-old Slidell man.
Slidell, St. Tammany seek to buy and elevate land for storm-surge protection
Slidell and St. Tammany Parish are taking steps to acquire and raise the height of a strip of land in south Slidell that was breached by storm surge last year, with water threatening to flood homes near First Baptist Church.
Two injured when SUV and car collide on I-10 in Slidell
Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon when an SUV crossed the Interstate 10 median in Slidell and collided with a car, authorities said.