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Jury finds Slidell man guilty of distributing fentanyl
COVINGTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 19, 2024, a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts against 43-year-old Majuangy Evans of Slidell for Distribution of Fentanyl, Conducting a transaction involving proceeds known to be derived from a drug law violation and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Meet the protector of the northshore’s elegant, fork-tailed, bug-eating hawk
In a poison ivy–filled thicket under loblolly pines, Jennifer Coulson bushwhacked to the base of the tree where swallow-tailed kites had built a nest. She rummaged through leaf litter to find a clump of black-and-white feathers. “This is from a baby, because there’s no follicle there. It was still...
'Find Out Friday' | Motorist arrested after fleeing 4-car crash in Slidell, violence against officer
SLIDELL, La. — The Slidell Police Department published a cheeky post on Facebook after a female motorist was arrested following a police pursuit Friday afternoon. The SPD, which used hashtags #FindOutFriday' and #SlidellsFinest, said the suspect "found out" that local police do not "mess around" when it comes to crime.
Slidell Police officers save life during traffic stop
Earlier this week, Slidell Police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing it had several equipment violations and that it was driving in a manner consistent with impairment. As officers spoke to the vehicle's operator, it was immediately evident that the operator was impaired. During the initial stages of the investigation, it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was the only occupant - that was until officers located a male subject "slumped over" in the rear seat, barely clinging to life.
Woman Beat Up, Carjacked After Giving Man Ride In Waveland Walmart Parking Lot
According to WLOX, on Thursday, the Waveland Police Department announced the arrest of 24-year-old Taye Thomas-Troy Dufrene following an investigation into a carjacking incident. The carjacking happened around 8 a.m. Thursday morning when a woman was approached by Dufrene in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. Dufrene asked the woman for...
Community Celebrates The Life and Beauty of Beloved Frida Kahlo
BAY ST. LOUIS (GG) — Saturday July 13, 2024, friendly faces of the Bay Saint Louis community gathered in the downtown area to honor internationally renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Given Frida’s Mexican heritage, this paved a great way for people to celebrate hispanic culture while also remembering her artwork.
Police: Homeless man arrested after carjacking, assaulting woman in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday, the Waveland Police Department announced the arrest of 24-year-old Taye Thomas-Troy Dufrene after the investigation of a carjacking. The incident took place around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, which is when investigators say a woman was approached by Dufrene in the parking lot of Wal-Mart and asked her for a ride, offering money in return. She agreed, and as the woman drove into the area of Avenue B and Coral Street, Dufrene began punching her in the face and said he would kill her if she didn’t get out of the car. She complied, and Dufrene drove off in the vehicle.
Dabbs Dispensary opens location in Long Beach
A new cannabis dispensary for medical cannabis patients hold their grand opening in Long Beach today. Dabbs Dispensary is now open at 900 East Railroad Street. The Long Beach location is the company’s 9th location. Dabbs began operation in 2022. “And we have the best variety there is out...
Mandeville police officer jumps in lake to save man on boat
MANDEVILLE, La. — A Mandeville police officer jumped in the lake to save a man after weather got bad on Thursday afternoon. The department posted pictures on Facebook of an officer tugging a boat while assisting a man out of the water. Another photo shows the officer soaking wet...
A Slidell 16U girls soccer team's special run ends in the national championship match
Slidell Soccer Club coach Ryan Lazaroe is still in awe of what the SSC 08 Girls Storm Elite squad achieved at the United States Youth Soccer Association 16U National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas. "It's got to be one of the best rides that I've ever been a part of,"...
Pearl River-area Recreation District's former secretary arrested for theft
The former secretary of a local recreation district has been arrested after stealing more than $25,000 from the district. Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Financial Crimes Division were notified in January by board members of the Pearl River-based St. Tammany Recreation District 7 concerning the possibility of missing funds in the district’s account.
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