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• Truck hauling chickens overturns on I-59

  November 28, 2023 1:19 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A truck hauling live chickens flipped onto its side, blocking travel on I-59 in St. Tammany Parish early Tuesday. The 18-wheeler was involved in a crash with a sedan shortly after 4 a.m. The incident closed I-59 northbound near mile marker 10, near Pearl... more »

• Vehicle takes flight, lands atop flatbed trailer, pickup truck

  November 21, 2023 3:45 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A vehicle traveling at high speed went airborne -- then landed atop a flatbed trailer and a pickup truck. Slidell Police shared images of the "unusual" accident Tuesday afternoon. The photos show the rear wheels of an Audi Q5 SUV resting on the trailer;... more »

• Man's body found after boat capsizes in Lake Pontchartrain, 5 others rescued Monday evening

  May 30, 2022 6:28 PM

  MANDEVILLE - A 32-year-old from California died after a boat capsized in Lake Pontchartrain Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Hundreds, if not thousands of people, were on South Louisiana waterways for the Memorial Day holiday Monday. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Wildlife and... more »

• After heated debate, St. Tammany Parish Council backs putting casino project on fall ballot

  July 1, 2021 4:45 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A controversial proposed casino development that has divided St. Tammany Parish is one step closer to becoming a reality, according to nola.com . The proposed project revolves around Pacific Peninsula Entertainment's (P2E) request to construct a $325 million casino resort near Lake Pontchartrain and the... more »

• Firefighters rescue Slidell man from water tower

  May 28, 2021 8:43 AM

  SLIDELL - There are few things more frightening than becoming sick while stuck in a location that is dangerously high and nearly inaccessible. This is exactly what happened to a Slidell government employee on Thursday, who suddenly fell ill while in a water tower. Local first responders with... more »

• State Police: 25-year-old Covington woman killed in Friday evening crash

  December 12, 2020 4:07 PM

  COVINGTON - A 25-year-old woman from Covington lost her life in a Friday evening crash, Louisiana State Police say. According to state police, the crash that claimed Hannah Claire Aucoin's life occurred at 6 p.m., on LA 25, north of US 190 in St. Tammany Parish. Authorities report... more »

• Deputies: St. Tammany Parish man killed by former co-worker

  October 26, 2020 10:31 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office (STPSO), a 57-year-old man and an accomplice have been arrested in connection with the August 12 murder of one of the man's former co-workers. Detectives say 61-year-old Everett Wayne Finely (also known as James Finley and "Gator”) was... more »

• State Police: Chalmette woman killed in collision with 18-wheeler

  September 9, 2020 11:02 AM

  LACOMBE - Louisiana State Police reported Wednesday that a 19-year-old was killed in a St. Tammany Parish crash on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., Troopers were called to the scene of the deadly wreck that claimed the life of Mckenzie Ticker of Chalmette. The crash occurred on... more »

• St. Tammany authorities ID two individuals found dead in SUV near Big Branch Wildlife Refuge

  July 19, 2020 10:21 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Two bodies were found Saturday, dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a vehicle parked near Big Branch national wildlife refuge in Lacombe, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Sunday, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's office released the names of the two deceased individuals.... more »

• Police: Driver missing after falling into Lake Pontchartrain, U.S. coast guard assists in search

  June 5, 2020 11:01 AM

  SLIDELL- Louisiana State Police say a driver is missing following a Thursday night crash on I-10 East's Twin Span bridge in St. Tammany Parish. According to state police, the driver of a Dodge Pickup and the driver of a Mercedes had recently been involved in a crash and had... more »

• Former St. Tammany Parish President, Pat Brister, dies at 73

  February 3, 2020 1:14 PM

  Former St. Tammany Parish President, Pat Brister passed away at 73 years of age. WWL-TV reports that Brister's family released the following statement: " It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that the family of Patricia P. Brister announces her passing Monday. Parish President Brister was... more »

• Pedestrian killed in crash on LA 21

  January 29, 2020 9:56 AM

  COVINGTON – Louisiana State Police (LSP) say a pedestrian was killed in a serious crash Tuesday. The accident, which occurred on LA 21 northbound, near LA 59 in St. Tammany Parish, claimed the life of 71-year-old William M. Asprodites of New Orleans. Troopers say Asprodites was wearing dark... more »

• Thieves stealing emission-controlling devices from vehicles in St. Tammany Parish

  January 22, 2020 1:20 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A string of thefts involving catalytic converters has occurred in St. Tammany Parish during the month of January. Catalytic converters are exhaust emission control devices that reduce toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas. Because of their accessible location on vehicles and the fact... more »

• Authorities arrest man accused of fatally drugging & sexually assaulting a woman

  December 11, 2019 7:43 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH – The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of killing a woman by giving her a fatal mixture of narcotics. Officials say John Jacob Jenkins has also been accused of the sexual abuse of the deceased woman and the sexual abuse of... more »

• STPSO investigating fatal stabbing in Abita Springs, person of interest identified

  June 23, 2017 3:38 PM

  ST. TAMMANY – Deputies of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Abita Springs area on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 20000 block of Highway 36. According to the sheriff’s office, two Hispanic men got into... more »

• Former suspect in high-profile murder of college students arrested again

  February 15, 2017 5:00 PM

  SLIDELL – Ernest Felton, a former suspect in a high-profile Baton Rouge shooting that killed two college girls, was arrested in St. Tammany Parish on drug charges. Ernest Felton, 23, is charged with drug possession and a traffic violation. Authorities stopped him on I-12 and said they found a... more »

• Teen escapes from detention center, goes on crime spree

  July 29, 2016 10:38 AM

  WASHINGTON PARISH - Authorities say a teen from the Bush area escaped from a juvenile detention center in Alabama before embarking on a crime spree in St. Tammany Parish. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Jordan Cox was taken back into custody after he’d burglarized three different... more »

• Slidell officer rescues calf in flood, seeks suggestion for name

  March 17, 2016 7:42 PM

  SLIDELL - A Slidell police officer who saved a calf from flood waters in St. Tammany Parish is now asking for the public's help to pick out a name. Slidell Police reserve officer Tommy Williams was preparing for rising flood water at his home when he found the calf... more »

• Deputies investigating carjacking in Slidell

  November 25, 2015 2:18 PM

  SLIDELL – Deputies in St. Tammany Parish are investigating a carjacking which happened Tuesday night in Slidell. According to the STPSO, a Slidell woman was waiting for her grandson outside a house on Pebble Drive when a dark-colored vehicle stopped in front of the home. Deputies said a man... more »

• Ammonia leak at plant near Covington causes evacuations

  October 16, 2015 11:43 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Hazardous materials teams and fire department officials are on the scene of an ammonia leak at Diversified Foods near Goodbee in St. Tammany Parish. WWL-TV reports that I-12 has been shut down in both directions between La 445 at exit 47 and La 1077 at... more »