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Read full reportFor weeks, many Northshore residents have been asking why federal agents raided beauty supply businesses in Hammond and Slidell.
Read full reportNew model guidance for Invest 92L is showing a growing cluster of tracks turning north toward the central Gulf Coast.
Read full reportA federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled that law enforcement crossed a constitutional line when an officer used an automated license plate reader database to search a month of a driver’s historical movements without a warrant.
Read full reportEnvironmental conditions are expected to be only marginally favorable, but the NHC says gradual development is possible. A tropical depression could form during the second half of this week as the system initially moves eastward before turning northward.
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Read full reportThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area in the southwestern Gulf of America where a broad area of low pressure could form over the next several days.
Read full reportAPR has reviewed photographs showing significant bruising to a woman’s neck and upper chest after an incident she reported to Pearl River Police in May as domestic violence and strangulation. No arrests still as of Oct 3, 2026
Read full reportPearl River High School is advising the community that the Law Enforcement will conduct active shooter training drills on campus Saturday, October 3, and Saturday, October 10.
Read full reportThe St. Tammany Parish School Board has called a special meeting for Monday, October 5, to consider placing Steve Alfonso in charge of the school system as interim superintendent for the remainder of the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish Public Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia has announced his retirement after 32 years with the school system, ending a career that began in the classroom and eventually led to the district’s top administrative position.
Read full reportA civil lawsuit filed in the 22nd Judicial District Court challenges the Town of Pearl River’s release of records that were later used in an APR St. Tammany report concerning police department complaints, disciplinary records and settlement related payments.
Read full reportThe National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 6 inches of rain across the region from Friday through Sunday, with locally higher totals possible. Localized flash flooding is the primary concern, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas.
Read full reportA newly filed federal civil rights lawsuit alleges former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith attacked one of his outspoken critics in retaliation for protected speech and is now seeking to hold Smith and the Sheriff’s Office financially responsible for alleged constitutional violations.
Read full reportElection season is getting close, so here are the important dates St. Tammany Parish voters need to know. ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 That is just 37 DAYS AWAY.
Read full reportThe Pearl River Police Department is already under financial pressure, has asked the Town for additional money, and is now at the center of another employment dispute that could potentially expose Pearl River taxpayers to even more legal costs.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. Parents, teachers, employees and community members addressed the St. Tammany Parish School Board Monday night during a special meeting centered on the failures surrounding mandatory reporting at E. E. Lyon Elementary School in Covington.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A grocery delivery driver was arrested after authorities say he sent an unsolicited sexually explicit photograph to a St. Tammany Parish woman after completing her delivery.
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Read full reportDiesel prices have reached record territory across the country, and frustration among truck drivers is growing as calls for drivers to park their rigs begin spreading online.
Read full reportPEARL RIVER, La. Two Pearl River Police Department front office employees have been laid off just days after Mayor Joe Lee and members of the Town Council said publicly that PRPD had enough money to finish the year.
Read full reportLocal businesses now have a new way to reach people across St. Tammany Parish without paying hundreds or thousands of dollars every month.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Hospital is experiencing a significant network disruption affecting its telecommunications systems, including telephones, while an employee tells APR•St Tammany the problems inside the system extend much further.
Read full reportTuesday night’s statement from Major Dean directly calls that characterization into question. According to Dean, he is not aware of any officer currently working even 70 hours a week.
Read full reportExpect the Pearl River Police Department’s funding and staffing situation to be part of the conversation, including claims that PRPD has been defunded or underfunded.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. Parish President Mike Cooper says he is recovering at home after suffering what he described as a mild stroke. On his doctors’ advice, he will reduce his schedule over the next several weeks while focusing on his recovery.
Read full reportSLIDELL, La. Residents can weigh in next month on the proposed replacement of five U.S. 90 bridges in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County, Mississippi. Louisiana DOTD is organizing two public hearings with Mississippi DOT and the Federal Highway Administration.
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Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. Allstate and its Arity subsidiaries are accused of paying app developers millions of dollars to collect driving information without proper consent, then using or selling that information for insurance decisions, including higher premiums. Texas filed the lawsuit in January 2025, alleging the companies built a nationwide database covering more than 45 million Americans.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District 7 terminated Polk as a fire captain effective May 13, 2022, following an investigation into his failure to respond to an April 14 emergency call. In his written decision, Chief Gary C. Whitehead concluded that Polk violated the district’s mission statement, values statement, public trust and duties contained in his job description.
Read full report343 FDNY. 72 law enforcement officers. 8 EMS providers. Thousands of innocent civilians, passengers and military personnel. Never Forget. Never forgotten. 🇺🇸 Never Forget September 11, 2001.
Read full reportYou do not have to face a crisis alone. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or simply needing someone to talk with can call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors.
Read full reportAfter what feels like forever, the new and improved LA 36 Bridge is officially OPEN!
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish is set to revisit its rules surrounding manufactured homes during the September 8 Planning and Zoning meeting, including a proposal that could make it easier for some existing manufactured home owners to replace or maintain their homes without going through a full rezoning process.
Read full reportA special shoutout to everyone who still has to LABOR on Labor Day. 😂
Read full reportA political fight in Councilman David Cougle - St. Tammany Parish - District 9 is no longer happening quietly. Messages, public posts, an email and a $1,000 returned campaign contribution now show a serious breakdown between Councilman David Cougle and Jack Francioni, with the dispute beginning after Cougle chose to endorse John Young in the Public Service Commission race.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish Public Schools is expanding a workforce training partnership that will give high school students age 16 and older an opportunity to receive tuition free welding training.
Read full reportDistrict Attorney Collin Sims says two of the incidents involved serious sexual conduct occurring on the school campus between students who were 8 to 9 years old.
Read full reportAPR•St Tammany has obtained new court records showing that the criminal cases involving two former E.E. Lyon Elementary administrators have now resulted in guilty pleas.
Read full reportFire District 12 is asking the community to keep Hurd’s family, friends and fellow firefighters in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Read full reportDaniel Seuzeneau delivered an upbeat and personal message Monday evening during a meet and greet at The Rusty Pelican, speaking about his family, his campaign and the kind of leadership he hopes to bring to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Read full reportAlternating and intermittent overnight lane closures begin Sunday at 8 p.m. on I-12 between LA 21 and Airport Road. One lane will remain open, but DOTD says motorists may encounter moderate delays.
Read full reportWork is clearly continuing at the site, but based on the current progress, APR•St Tammany believes it may be mid September before the bridge reopens. That is only an estimate and has not been confirmed by officials.
Read full reportThe National Hurricane Center is currently watching two areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin for possible tropical development over the next seven days.
Read full reportA St. Tammany Parish parent contacted APR•St Tammany with concerns after being told their student could not receive a Chromebook because of a fee dating back roughly three years.
Read full reportMilitary Road in Slidell is completely closed in both directions near Davis Landing after a crash brought power lines down across the roadway, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Read full reportEmergency crews are working a serious vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 11 and Dr. T.J. Smith Sr. Expressway in Pearl River.
Read full reportMANDEVILLE, La. A man says he tested positive for fentanyl at a local hospital after becoming severely impaired shortly after eating at a Popeyes restaurant in Mandeville.
Read full reportSLIDELL, La. Slidell Police Department says a weekend multi agency DWI checkpoint screened more than 1,900 vehicles and resulted in 5 DWI arrests, 2 drug arrests and 18 citations.
Read full reportResidents across St. Tammany Parish should keep an eye on the sky today as scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop from late morning through the evening.
Read full reportLIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — St. Tammany Parish’s neighbors in Livingston Parish are preparing to vote on an ordinance that would place new restrictions on private surveillance cameras, including Flock license plate readers, near public roads.
Read full reportAn inmate at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center died Saturday night after suffering an apparent medical emergency, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Read full reportA federal immigration officer was arrested Friday morning after the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says he entered his ex girlfriend’s apartment in the Covington area without permission.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving callers pretending to be a member of the department.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A warning coming out of Folsom is one that everyone across St. Tammany Parish needs to hear right now: please do not burn unless it is absolutely necessary.
Read full reportBrandi Lopez St. Tammany Parish School Board District 1 will remain a candidate for the St. Tammany Parish School Board District 1 seat after a judge rejected a lawsuit seeking to remove her from the ballot.
Read full reportA growing social media campaign is calling for people across the country to take action against Flock Safety cameras on October 31, with some posts appearing to encourage people to cut down, disable or destroy the surveillance equipment.
Read full reportAPR•St Tammany has been informed that another formal challenge to a candidate’s qualifications was filed late Friday, August 14.
Read full reportAUGUST 14, 2026 | ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. — Tracey Turgeau Powell will remain a candidate for Judge of the City Court of East St. Tammany following a legal challenge to her qualifications for the race.
Read full reportST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday following an altercation inside the cafeteria of a St. Tammany Parish high school, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Read full reportAPR•St Tammany is clarifying information circulating regarding a 59 second video clip connected to the reported arrest of former Pearl River Police Department officer Mike Alquist.
Read full reportAPR•St Tammany is adding a new community tool designed to help quickly spread verified information when someone goes missing.
Read full reportTwo people were arrested after a shoplifting investigation led St. Tammany Parish sheriff’s deputies to a residence near Covington, where they seized methamphetamine and three firearms, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
Read full reportMandeville Fire/EMS crews are currently on scene of a single-vehicle crash on I-12 eastbound between Highway 59 and Highway 1088.
Read full report(August 8, 2026) — Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash that completely blocked Highway 41 Spur near Maple Street in Pearl River.
Read full reportTwo Pearl River Police Department officers approved for $5,000 law-enforcement recruitment incentive payments have still not received that money, and court filings and government correspondence reviewed by APR•St Tammany provide a documented explanation of what happened to the funds.
Read full reportMotorists traveling along Interstate 12 near Exit 68 are experiencing significant slowdowns Thursday afternoon following multiple crashes in both the eastbound and westbound lanes.
Read full reportAttorney Cameron Mary has officially qualified as a candidate for Judge of the 22nd Judicial District Court, Division E, according to an announcement released by his campaign.
Read full reportAccording to the FBI New Orleans Field Office, the operation began at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, when FBI agents and deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office (STPSO) executed a federal search warrant at a duplex in the 3100 block of City Drive.
Read full reportPearl River Mayor Joe D. Lee announced today that he will not seek re-election, bringing to a close five years of service leading the Town of Pearl River.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish public schools begin Smart Start on August 6 and 7. The district says all students will receive free breakfast and lunch, and updated attendance-note procedures apply this school year.
Read full reportWhat would you do in this situation? If your answer was “I’d step on the gas.” Think again, as the technology in your car may stop you from moving due to the detection of a pedestrian.
Read full reportThe APR•St Tammany app is fully released for Android devices, while the iPhone version is now available as a public beta through Apple’s TestFlight program.
Read full reportDeputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Windward Passage after receiving a report that an intoxicated woman was attempting to leave a residence in a vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Read full reportThis is a developing story. APR•St Tammany will update this article as additional information becomes available from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Slidell Police Department.
Read full reportSlidell Police Department, Slidell Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance are all on scene assisting with the response.
Read full reportPhotos released by police show significant damage to the building, including a large opening in an exterior wall and damage inside the business.
Read full reportPEARL RIVER, La. — as of July 30, 2026 The Pearl River Police Chief candidate forum scheduled for Monday, August 3, has been canceled.
Read full reportThe City of Slidell says it finalized the $3.4 million sale of its Gause Boulevard business campus to longtime tenant Textron Systems. City officials say the proceeds can support infrastructure and other priority projects while ending municipal maintenance expenses for the property.
Read full reportAn Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across St. Tammany Parish from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service says heat-index values could reach 115 degrees.
Read full reportThe Pearl River Police Department, Slidell Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Louisiana State Police, DEA and District Attorney’s Office participated in the investigation.
Read full reportMandeville Police say Nathan Volz was booked on multiple counts of video voyeurism after a forensic examination of his phone allegedly revealed recordings of multiple victims inside private tanning rooms.
Read full reportAndroid users can now download the official APR St Tammany app through Google Play. An Apple App Store version is coming soon.
Read full reportThe National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for St. Tammany Parish for Tuesday, July 28. Heat-index values of 113 to 115 degrees are expected from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Read full reportFederal law prohibits a 501(c)(3) organization from participating or intervening in a political campaign for or against a candidate for public office. The IRS says violations may result in revocation of tax-exempt status and excise taxes.
Read full reportThe St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old was arrested after investigators linked him to a series of robberies targeting DoorDash drivers in the Lakeshore Villages area. He was booked on five robbery-related counts.
Read full report“I know y’all have probably seen a lot of my name in Facebook and stuff like that here lately,” Polk told those gathered.
Read full reportThe National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for Monday, with the St. Tammany forecast showing a heat index as high as 112 degrees. Dangerous heat is expected to continue into Tuesday.
Read full reportRecent national reporting indicates that more than 80 municipalities have ended Flock contracts.
Read full reportPRPD Policy 2.19 previously required an employee seeking office within the department’s jurisdiction to resign before announcing their candidacy. A March 1, 2026 revision approved by Chief Jack Sessions removed that requirement.
Read full reportBall described the alleged attacks involving his family as “disgraceful and pathetic” and accused those responsible of focusing on personal attacks rather than the qualifications of the candidates.
Read full reportCOVINGTON AREA, La. — Three people were arrested after St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives executed a search warrant this week at a Covington-area motel.
Read full reportJuly 24, 2026 ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Dangerous heat is expected to build across St. Tammany Parish this weekend and continue into next week.
Read full reportThe Covington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Christopher Prine, a 21-year-old man who has a developmental/cognitive impairment.
Read full reportMembers of the U.S. Marshals E/LA New Orleans Fugitive Task Force arrested 21-year-old Dennis Stewart, who was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for second-degree murder.
Read full reportDeputies and detectives were dispatched Monday, July 20, to a property in the 4300 block of Birch Street after receiving a report that a man had been shot.
Read full reportWhen it comes to protecting our children, transparency should never be optional.
Read full reportThe area of low pressure is becoming better organized, and a tropical depression could form later today or Monday as it moves slowly north or northwest.
Read full reportThere is no organized storm, official track or immediate tropical threat to St. Tammany Parish at this time.
Read full reportMandeville Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Nathan Volz, who was booked June 30 on a charge of video voyeurism.
Read full reportJackson recently celebrated being in remission from a rare cancer, but he is now fighting for healing in his lungs.
Read full reportAlthough he is ending his campaign for police chief, Trascher said he is not stepping away from public service. He plans to seek reelection as Ward 8 Constable.
Read full reportThe agency announced Tuesday that it has assigned an investigator to the DEA Fentanyl Overdose Response Team
Read full reportLet us be extremely clear: creating fake legal documents, placing them on a company’s letterhead and presenting them to the public as authentic is not activism.
Read full reportThree people, including a 12-year-old child, were injured in a shooting Sunday night in Picayune
Read full reportAuthorities allege Mercer sexually abused multiple children during the 1990s.
Read full reportMilwaukee Police Detective Tehrangi Chapman, who was assigned to investigate another officer’s alleged misuse of the Flock Safety system, is now himself charged with felony
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Read full reportAccording to the Picayune Police Department report, the case involved allegations of simple assault and simple assault on a minor.
Read full reportLouisiana law places restrictions on the use of public funds and public resources in elections.
Read full reportSheriff Bret Ibert thanked both voters and agency employees following the results.
Read full reportCourtney Candies and the family of Sgt. Grant Candies are formally supporting retired Lieutenant David Maki for Sheriff
Read full reportSTPSO says detectives, with assistance from the SWAT Team and Louisiana Probation and Parole, executed a search warrant at the home
Read full reportPearl River police policy change raises transparency questions
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