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A 'boutique-y' airport in Abita Springs? New operator wants to entice more pilots.
Dan Oppenheim tilted the yoke of the Cessna 210 and banked its nose to the north, aiming for a rectangular box cut into the woods east of Abita Springs some 1,000 feet below. Eyes shifting between the horizon and the instrument panel, Oppenheim’s craft began its descent. Ever mindful of the pines on the south end of the airstrip, Oppenheim gently put the airplane onto the asphalt.
Toddler Tuesday Summer Fun at Pine Hills Nursery
Pine Hills Nursery, a family owned and operated garden center, in Pass Christian, MS, hosted a Water Day during Toddler Tuesday on July 2nd, 2024 during the hot days of the summer. Toddler Tuesday is a monthly event that is free and open to the community. Mike Cuevas welcomed new...
Mandeville police involved in Friday shooting, authorities say
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office was investigating a shooting that involved Mandeville police officers Friday night, the Mandeville Police Department said. In a Facebook post, the department said the shooting took place in the 700 block of Heavens Drive, and that no officers were injured. A Mandeville police spokesperson...
Two dead after violent domestic incident in Mandeville, authorities say
MANDEVILLE, La. (WVUE) - A woman died and the man who shot her was killed by police in a violent domestic incident Friday night (July 5), the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said. The STPSO announced Friday it was asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Mandeville, but provided...
Mandeville police officer shoots, kill man accused of killing woman
MANDEVILLE, La. — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that involved a Mandeville police officer. St. Tammany Parish Coroner, Dr. Christopher Tape, has identified David Vang, 46, and Laina Lee, 48 as the two people killed in this incident. STPSO says the incident began...
Star Spangled Beach Clean Up
One coastal organization is working to give back to the community this weekend. The Mississippi Coastal Clean Up Program is picking up firework debris from Fourth of July celebrations. One benefit of the program is being able to conduct research on litter in the area. Program Coordinator Evelyn McQueen shares...
2 dead in Mandeville following welfare check/police shooting
MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says Mandeville police were conducting a welfare check Friday night when a man shot and killed a woman on Heavens Drive. Moments later, the man was shot and killed by a Mandeville PD officer. While the original call...
STPSO Releases Information Concerning Officer Involved Shooting
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Major Crimes Division were called to investigate a shooting which occurred Friday (July 5) evening, involving officers with the Mandeville Police Department. The incident originated when an officer with Mandeville Police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Heavens Drive...
6 Senior-Friendly Towns in the Gulf Coast
The beautiful Gulf Coast encompasses a large section of the United States, including the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The scenic Gulf of Mexico stretches over more than 3,700 miles of coastline and is fed by 33 US rivers, with a diverse population of wildlife calling it home. To this end, it is a dream destination for many, with waterfront homes and coastal activities ideal for settling down. Seniors who are looking for either peaceful or adventurous retirements will find small Gulf Coast towns the ideal home base as they provide everything from stunning natural beauty to world-class cultural amenities and festivals.
William J. Cernich, Jr.
William J. Cernich, Jr., resident of Pearl River, passed away on June 11, 2024. He was 53 years old. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, playing pool, and hanging out with friends and family. William was preceded in death by his father William J. Cernich Sr. and brother Brian M. Cernich....
Ouida Moody Ferguson
Ouida Moody Ferguson, age 73, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1951, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 54 years, Charles “Walter” Ferguson, Jr.; daughters, Wendy Michelle Castillo (Walter) and Shelly Kay Martin (Terry); grandchildren, Daniel Castillo (Korey), Kyle Castillo, Carly Castillo, Michael Burkett, Colston Burkett, Tanner Martin, Nash Martin and; great-grandchildren Ryleigh Castillo, Andrew Miller, Madelyn Miller. She is also survived by her siblings, Charlie Moody (Pam), Max Moody (Judy), Parker Moody (Linda), and Linda Rose Guidry; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Both suspects in custody after series of ATM drive-thru robberies resulted in chase, crash in Slidell
UPDATE: The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office announced that the second suspect that was still at large, Leonard Howard, turned himself in to custody on Friday afternoon. Two men suspected in a series of robberies of customers using drive-thru ATM at banks in St. Tammany, Orleans and Jefferson Parishes led law enforcement agencies on a chase that ended in a crash in Slidell late Wednesday night.
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