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PEARL 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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