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REALLY fresh produce grows in Lacombe
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau LACOMBE — The Bayou Lacombe Middle School students are certainly becoming big benefactors from some Master Gardeners now helping at local schools. Headed by Advanced Master Gardener Linda
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St. Tammany News to close doors
SLIDELL — The St. Tammany News, which published a parish-wide newspaper the past four years, announced it will print its last edition Feb. 27, according to a news release issued from the Louisiana Press
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Three council members may face term limit issue
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Depending on the opinion that is being sought from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, the Slidell City Council elections in 2014 could have a very different
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Lacombe priest to be celebrated for impact on community
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau LACOMBE — Adrien Rouquette will forever be remembered as a great example of the spirit that dwells in the community of Lacombe—and one community supporter is trying to
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Ditch dispute puts end to Dairy Queen in Slidell
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Plans to build a Dairy Queen in Slidell on Gause Boulevard next to Textron have been scrapped after a dispute between the property owner and public
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Sales tax drops again
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Sales tax revenue for the City of Slidell hit the skids again in December, after a two-month run of good performances. However, city employees need not
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SMH Foundation has biggest year with community projects
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When Slidell businesses and individuals turned out in big numbers for the annual SMH Foundation Rooftop Rendezvous last year, few were really sure what the end
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Pearl River explosion kills 19-year-old
PEARL RIVER — A 19-year-old Pearl River man was found dead outside his residence on Sunday night after Sheriff’s deputies were called to the house due to a loud explosion heard in the area.
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Slidell’s ‘Father of Oncology’ retires amidst accolades, but points to his father, his patients as real heroes
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL —To dozens of medical professionals on the North Shore, Dr. Agustin Suarez will always be seen as the “father of oncology.” Suarez was the first oncologist in
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CCL: ‘Galvan must go’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — With increasing revelations coming forth about spending habits by St. Tammany Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan, the parish watchdog group that originally began calling for an inspector
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Slidell mayor brings back time of prayer
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL —The return of the “Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast” had strong support this past week at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan announced only two weeks
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Calamari family invites community for 30th Rosary Procession on Monday
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Growing up as a young boy in New Orleans, Daniel Calamari knew the importance of faith in his home. As one of five children to Henry
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Heat remains on COAST leadership
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Officials with two different parish groups are still waiting for more answers from St. Tammany Council on Aging (COAST) leaders after several months of questions about
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Town Center seen as catalyst
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — News of Stirling Properties taking over development of the Fremaux Town Center should be the first domino to fall for the Slidell economy heading in a
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AWG a welcome newcomer with 300 jobs
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau PEARL RIVER — As David Smith led a tour of the new Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) distribution center in Pearl River, there was one smiling face after another.
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Former Slidell arts director says don’t be so quick to eliminate culture from the community
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest has something to say to those who question the value of arts in a community. “Arts advertise and promote what’s going on in that
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Airplane charges now questioned
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Credit card use by St. Tammany Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan is now being questioned in connection with fuel and other charges for his private plane, since
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Galvan recall considered
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Increasing media attention about questionable credit card use by St. Tammany Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan has drawn the attention of the top public watchdog group in
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Chamber awards Kaufmanns with annual award inspired by helping the Slidell economy
SLIDELL — The Economic Development Pioneer Award was established by the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce in 2010 to recognize community leaders who have inspired and promoted economic development and growth of this
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Chamber Super Stars
By CHRISSY SMITH Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce held its Starry, Starry Nights awards ceremony at the Northshore Harbor Center. The 2012 Board was recognized for their
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