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City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers
Tuesday night’s Picayune City Council meeting recognized several individuals for their contributions and achievements. Councilmember Anna Turnage was absent from the meeting. Janet Guidry, the Fire Station Secretary, was honored for her 32 years and 10 months of service to Picayune. Guidry noted that she was the first secretary for the fire department and helped […] The post City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers appeared first on Picayune Item.
Pearl River County SPCA Announces Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store
The Pearl River County SPCA is announcing the expansion of the HOPE Thrift Store, a project that has grown significantly since its inception. Initially a monthly yard sale during the COVID-19 pandemic, the store has become a vital community resource, supporting shelter animals. This idea, led by PRCSPCA President Lauren Fitts, has evolved with substantial […] The post Pearl River County SPCA Announces Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store appeared first on Picayune Item.
Cross Gates neighborhood in Slidell no longer under water, for now
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Most of St. Tammany was spared from Thursday’s (July 18) severe storms, but heavy rain and ongoing drainage issues left one neighborhood underwater. The parish’s director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Clint Ory, said the Cross Gates neighborhood on the east side of Slidell was the only place in St. Tammany to report significant street flooding.
Slidell fishing pier closed since Hurricane Ida gets $2.4M from FEMA for repairs
St. Tammany finally has federal money to repair a fishing pier in the Slidell area that was damaged during Hurricane Ida. The money comes courtesy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which will fund $2.4 million in repairs to the pier, Parish President Mike Cooper said in a statement Thursday.
Ceremony for ‘Legacy’ benches in downtown Bay St. Louis
The Hancock Chamber will celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony at the historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main St. in Bay St. Louis on Thursday, July 18, from 4-5 p.m. for the new “Legacy” benches. The 2023/24 Chamber Leadership Hancock County Class “Legacy Committee” sold 11 of the benches,...
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish Entergy customers without power
NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of Entergy customers are without power across New Orleans and Jefferson Parish after heavy rain moved over the area Thursday. More than 2,000 customers in New Orleans are without power and more than 1,100 are without power in Jefferson Parish. More than 3,000 customers are...
Diamondhead businesses feeling impact of roadwork
Www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-16 11:48:07. SUMMARY: Tonight on WX News, we reported on ongoing road work in Diamond Head that has blocked an important city exit. Jacobe River interviewed Matt Scare, owner of A's Hardware, who noted a significant drop in customers due to the construction. The orange cones on Hancock County's interstate have led to increased commute times and detours, affecting local businesses. While Scare acknowledges the necessity of the interstate expansion, he urges the city to support businesses during the project. Further closures are expected as construction continues, although the overpass will remain open. For more details, stay tuned to WX News.
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Welcomes Surgical Specialists of Louisiana to the Northshore, Southeast Louisiana
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group (OLOLPG) welcomed Surgical Specialists of Louisiana’s three clinics in Covington, Slidell, and Metairie, further expanding its healthcare services across the Northshore and Southeast Louisiana. “We are thrilled to welcome Surgical Specialists of Louisiana to the OLOLPG family,” said James Craven, MD, president...
The power of art to heal in Slidell
The healing power of art — as seen through the eyes of nine unique artists — will be on exhibit at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell when "Revival," an invitational art exhibition, opens with a reception and artist's talk on July 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Revival” will run through Sept. 6, and the public is invited to enjoy the free reception and talk.
NAMI merges New Orleans and St. Tammany chapters; novel explores impact of BP oil spill on oyster-farming families
It’s day two of qualifying for November elections and there are already candidates vying to represent Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us who is entering this race. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in New...
Candidates already qualifying for special elections in Covington, Abita Springs
Six candidates have jumped into races for open seats on the Covington City Council and Abita Town Council as the first day of qualifying got underway Wednesday for what will be a small local ballot for St. Tammany Parish voters on Nov. 5. The key election that day, of course,...
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