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Local News 17 hours ago Folsom, Louisiana

Authorities allege Mercer sexually abused multiple children during the 1990s.

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Local News Jul 9, 2026 St. Tammany

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Local News Jul 7, 2026 Pearl River, Louisiana

According to the Picayune Police Department report, the case involved allegations of simple assault and simple assault on a minor.

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Local News Jun 28, 2026 St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Sheriff Bret Ibert thanked both voters and agency employees following the results.

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Local News Jun 27, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

Courtney Candies and the family of Sgt. Grant Candies are formally supporting retired Lieutenant David Maki for Sheriff

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Local News Jun 26, 2026 slidell,la

STPSO says detectives, with assistance from the SWAT Team and Louisiana Probation and Parole, executed a search warrant at the home

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Local News Jun 25, 2026 Pearl River, Louisiana

Pearl River police policy change raises transparency questions

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