Local news for St. Tammany Parish.

Schools Nov 4, 2026 Covington

St. Peter students turn about 1,000 water bottles into a sculpture about faith and freedom

St. Peter Catholic School’s “Freedom For” installation brings together approximately 1,000 recycled water bottles and contributions from students age 3 through seventh grade, school employees and parish priests. Seven color families represent Catholic virtues in a project inspired by Dale Chihuly’s “Fireworks” sculpture.

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Schools Nov 2, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany schools consider up to $26 million in refinancing bonds

A school district proposal would refinance some existing 2017 debt to seek repayment savings. The plan remains subject to School Board and State Bond Commission approval.

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Schools Oct 17, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

Salmen edges Lakeshore as Slidell and St. Paul’s win parish football matchups

Salmen beat Lakeshore 20 to 17, Slidell defeated Covington 19 to 7 and St. Paul’s topped Fontainebleau 48 to 6 in St. Tammany high school football on October 16.

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Schools Oct 16, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany school board advances employee stipends, with final approval pending

The School Board authorized an agreement aimed at paying $2,000 to certificated employees and $1,000 to support employees on November 30. Final approval remains pending at the November 12 board meeting.

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Schools Oct 14, 2026 Covington

Covington High seeks votes for $250,000 prize, encourages community to wear pink Friday

Covington High School is asking the community to help the Lions win $250,000 and a chance at a $1 million home field upgrade in T Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition.

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Schools Oct 1, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany School Board Calls Special Meeting to Vote on Interim Superintendent

The 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.

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Schools Sep 30, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia Announces Retirement Amid Growing Scrutiny of District Leadership

St. 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.

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Schools Sep 4, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

STPPS Expands Tuition Free Welding Training for High School Students

St. 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.

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Schools Aug 27, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

Parent Questions Why Three Year Old Fee Is Now Blocking Student Chromebook

A 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.

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Schools Aug 4, 2026 St. Tammany Parish Public School System

St. Tammany Schools Begin Smart Start Thursday; Free Meals Available to All Students

St. 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.

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