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Slidell Drainage District 4 Fee Renewal: What Voters Should Know Before November Election
Proposed $253 Parcel Fee Renewal Would Maintain Flood Protection Funding for Five Slidell Neighborhoods Through 2032 SLIDELL, La. — Voters in several Slidell neighborhoods will decide November 3, 2026, whether to renew an existing drainage maintenance fee that helps finance the levees, pumping station and retention ponds protecting their communities from flooding. The proposed Slidell Drainage District 4 fee renewal would preserve the current rate of $253 per 10,000 square feet of land for another five-year period, beginning in 2028 and ending in 2032. The proposition is expected to generate approximately $300,017 annually to support drainage operations, equipment repairs, levee maintenance and other flood protection expenses. Residents of New Kingspoint, Fox Hollow, Pinehurst, Oak Plain...
Slidell Drainage District 4 Fee Renewal: What Voters Should Know Before November Election
Proposed $253 Parcel Fee Renewal Would Maintain Flood Protection Funding for Five Slidell Neighborhoods Through 2032 SLIDELL, La. — Voters in several Slidell neighborhoods will decide November 3, 2026, whether to renew an existing drainage maintenance fee that helps finance the levees, pumping station and retention ponds protecting their communities from flooding. The proposed Slidell Drainage District 4 fee renewal would preserve the current rate of $253 per 10,000 square feet of land for another five-year period, beginning in 2028 and ending in 2032. The proposition is expected to generate approximately $300,017 annually to support drainage operations, equipment repairs, levee maintenance and other flood protection expenses. Residents of New Kingspoint, Fox Hollow, Pinehurst, Oak Plain...
St. Tammany Sheriff Candidates Outline Leadership Changes, Jail Priorities Ahead of November Election
Robert Hodges, Scott Illing, David Maki and Daniel Seuzeneau addressed accountability, employee morale, jail conditions and the future of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office during an October 7 forum in Mandeville. MANDEVILLE, La. — Four candidates competing to become the next St. Tammany Parish sheriff presented their approaches to law enforcement leadership during a public forum Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The discussion focused on department accountability, employee morale, jail conditions and the management decisions awaiting the next sheriff following former Sheriff Randy Smith's resignation. Robert Hodges, Scott Illing, David Maki and Daniel Seuzeneau participated in the candidates forum at The Greystone, located at 935 Clausel Street in Mandeville. Their appearances provided...
St. Tammany Parish Fair 2026 in Covington Sept. 30 Through Oct. 4
Annual Parish Event Features Livestock Shows, Carnival Attractions, Rodeo Events And Family Activities In Covington COVINGTON, La. — The St. Tammany Parish Fair returns to Covington from Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing five days of agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, entertainment and family activities to residents across St. Tammany Parish. The annual event combines traditional fair attractions with programs highlighting agriculture, education and youth participation. The 2026 St. Tammany Parish Fair will take place at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington. Pedestrians can enter at 1304 N. Columbia St., while drivers can use the entrance along N. Magee Street. The St. Tammany Parish Fair Association traces the event's origins to 1910, giving...
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