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Slidell’s new Kiwanis Club became salvation for Wanda Farbe after her husband died in 2006
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When Wanda Farbe’s husband died in 2006, she was at a crossroads. “I knew I had promised myself that I would try to volunteer and help
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Fremaux Town Center: ‘Watch….what happens’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — “Just watch and see what happens.” That’s the best way Stirling Properties Senior Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill thought he could respond to assure Slidell
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Police to fight policy change
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — The Slidell City Council on Tuesday night showed a unified front in backing an administration proposal for city employees to begin paying half of their contribution
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Slidell soldiers thanked for overseas service
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — The Slidell Ladies for Liberty go a step further than sending care packages every month to Slidell-area soldiers, serving overseas. When any local soldiers return home
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Motive still unclear in Slidell murder
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Slidell Police say they are still unraveling the details in the murder of 21-year-old Warren Pryor, a young man in Slidell who had no previous connection
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Higher court fees to aid all city workers
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Slidell Police officials say their proposal to raise ticket and court prices to help fund an expected hike in retirement fund contributions was never intended simply
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November sales tax adds to Slidell’s good news
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — City officials got their third straight dose of good economic news in the past week, as the November sales tax report for Slidell indicated improving revenue
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SUMMIT CHANGES HANDS
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Over four years after the initial announcement that Slidell was to become the site for a second major retail development, the former Summit Fremaux property officially
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Despite tight city finances, new director vows to keep Slidell art and music on a roll
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Alex Carollo has taken advantage of every open door he has seen since high school. Following one opportunity after another, the lifelong Slidell resident used that
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Slidell parade season near
SLIDELL — The Mardi Gras parade season in Slidell is less than two weeks away, with the Krewe of Slidellians starting on Sunday, Jan. 20. Mardi Gras will be celebrated at one of its
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Animal League founder honored with ‘Chiri Critter Corner’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Shortly after Damian Anti began working as the director of the Slidell Animal Shelter in the late 1980s, he was informed about a V.I.P. coming to
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Tickets could rise to pay retirement hike
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — The Slidell Police Association is proposing increased fines for tickets and court convictions as a way of paying their share of the probable increase that will
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Summit start in March?
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — After months of uncertainty about the future of the long-awaited Summit Fremaux retail development in Slidell, the four-year old project appears set to change ownership hands
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Former Salmen prospect starts program to steer teens away from problems he had
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — It took nearly 25 years for the light to finally turn on in the life of Chris Thomas. But before the former Salmen High School basketball
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Slidell ballet dancer summarizes success with, “I love to dance’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — To know Candice Holley by reading her extensive resume, it is easy to be impressed with the lengthy history of ballet, choreography, piano and awards. She
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Textron deal costs $600,000
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — The City of Slidell scored a big victory to start the 2013 year when Textron announced last week that the company will maintain its operation in
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Slidell police officers hand out thousands of dollars of toys to Slidell children
By CHRISSY SMITH Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — As part of their annual program, Toys from Cops, the Slidell Police Association received thousands of dollars in donations to help spread the Christmas cheer. The
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Slidell mother collecting teddy bears for students
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When the tragic news from Sandy Hook Elementary School came to Slidell last week, Alisha Arieux reacted like any young mother would. “I cried so much
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Romantic sparks over 20 years ago led couple to make great music together in ‘Witness’
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — If the New Orleans Saints have become “America’s Team,” then you could certainly say that “Witness” has earned the name of “Slidell’s band.” With over 20
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Slidell hosts 2nd Racing Pigeon Show for surprisingly popular sport
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Pigeon racing. Who knew? That’s the reaction by many when they learn about the Greater New Orleans Racing Combine, which held the 2nd annual Racing Pigeon
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