NOLA,com - Fri Nov 06
In a joint effort with state health and education officials, the St. Tammany Parish School Board plans to offer free swine flu vaccinations to the district's students and employees.
U.S. 190 widening meeting held with scant noticeNOLA.com - Thu Nov 05
A public meeting to discuss the state's interest in widening U.S. 190 between U.S. 11 in Slidell and Fontainebleau State Park near Mandeville attracted only a few residents this week, as word about the meeting and, apparently, the proposed project failed to spread beyond the few agencies involved.
Riverfront park plans advance with rezoning approvalNOLA.com - Thu Nov 05
Wharves along the Mississippi River, photographed in 2006, include, from left, the Governor Nicholls, Esplanade Avenue, Mandeville Street and Press Street wharves.
School performance score success stories cite hard work, perseveranceNOLA.com - Thu Nov 05
Fourth-grade students at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School raise their hands to answer math questions Thursday.
Students learn of the dangers of texting while drivingNOLA.com - Wed Nov 04
Fontainebleau High School student Victoria Lemene learned about the dangers of texting while driving right after she got her driver's license.
Marriott thief gets 41 monthsTimes-Picayune - Wed Nov 04
A former Mandeville resident on Tuesday was sentenced in federal court to serve 41 months in prison for stealing about $3 million from Marriott hotels in New Orleans between May 2003 and July 2006.
Teen's death while texting and driving a warning to othersHouma Courier - Wed Nov 04
One year ago this week, Rachel Grafe, 19, died while sending a text message. She was driving on U.S. 90 on the West Bank when she lost control and plowed into a steel support.
Teen's death while texting and driving a warning to othersWWL-TV New Orleans - Tue Nov 03
A national study shows 89 percent of citizens would like to see a ban on sending text messages while driving.
Legislative auditor Steve Theriot to retire; assistant to handle duties temporarilyNOLA,com - Tue Nov 03
The Legislature's top watchdog is retiring. Steve Theriot has served as legislative auditor since 2004.
State To Decide On More Charges Against PriceTheNewOrleansChannel - Mon Nov 02
The perjury case against former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price was back in St. Tammany Parish court Monday morning, and the state attorney general's office says a decision on more charges against Price could be coming soon.
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