APR Newsroom

Local news for St. Tammany Parish.

Wrecks, road closures, weather, public safety, community developments, records, and information residents can use.

Independent local media APR•St TAMMANY is not operated by any government agency or public office.

Verification matters Reports are built from source material, official information, resident submissions, and documentation APR can review.

Weather sourced carefully APR weather coverage is based on NWS, NOAA, NHC, and WPC information.

APR App

Take APR news with you.

Get local news, weather, live coverage, tips, and alerts in the APR•St TAMMANY app.

Closer to home

News by community

Find local coverage from your part of St. Tammany Parish.

Clear

Fire & EMS

3 stories

Fire & EMS 14 hours ago Slidell

Slidell Fire reports all occupants out after residential blaze

One patient was treated on scene for smoke inhalation after a November 7 residential fire. Slidell Fire said crews quickly contained the blaze and damage was minimal.

Read full report

Fire & EMS Oct 30, 2026 Pearl River

Smoke in Pearl River Linked to Prescribed Burn at Stennis

Moderate smoke was observed in Pearl River Friday afternoon. Fire District No. 11 attributes the smoke to a prescribed burn at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Read full report

Fire & EMS Aug 2, 2026 Timberlane Drive and Rushing Pine Drive

Possible Four-Wheeler Accident in Slidell

OUTDATED

Slidell Police Department, Slidell Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance are all on scene assisting with the response.

Read full report

APR REFERRAL

Starlink Internet

Get one month free applied to your second month of service when you activate through APR's referral link.

Learn More

APR may receive a referral benefit if you activate eligible Starlink service through this link. Offer availability and terms are controlled by Starlink.

APR Email Updates

Get local news and important updates directly from APR.

Join for major local news, road closures, weather updates, community alerts, and APR coverage from St. Tammany Parish.

We could not complete your signup right now. Please try again.

You’re signed up. Thanks for joining the APR•St TAMMANY email list.