WWL - Northshore

Slidell seventh grader traumatized after drunk driver crashes into his bedroom

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:33:12 GMT

The crash left 12-year-old Reggie Bentley trapped against a wall, destroying his belongings and leaving his family struggling to rebuild.

Man wanted in Ponchatoula Dollar General thefts, sheriff says

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:46:16 GMT

33-year-old Duane Anderson, is wanted in connection with several Dollar General thefts in Ponchatoula. Deputies still seek second suspect, identified as a woman.

Northshore seafood market braces for Lenten rush

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:44:59 GMT

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a 40-day period of reflection and fasting for the local Catholic community.

Northshore man accused of robbing same business twice in one week

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:10:25 GMT

Durbert Ashford, 26, faces two counts of simple robbery.

Man arrested after fight outside youth basketball game in Covington

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:48:10 GMT

Officials said one of the men was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Northshore man faces 4th DWI charge after crash leaves bicyclist critically injured: police

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:24:55 GMT

Derreck Gahagan faces multiple charges, including fourth-offense driving while impaired.

Northshore woman killed in Hammond-area crash; 4 others injured

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:31:41 GMT

Four other passengers, including a juvenile, were hospitalized with varying injuries.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper says he won't seek reelection

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:54:15 GMT

The announcement marks the end of an era for Cooper who has been a prominent figure in local politics for more than two decades.

'Zero remorse': Northshore man gets life plus 60 years over ambush killing at gas station

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:01:33 GMT

"It was the most cowardly act that I've seen," the judge said as he handed down the sentence.

Lockdown at William Pitcher Junior High lifted after incident in area

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:39 GMT

As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown and nearby residents were temporarily evacuated.

Man wanted for allegedly holding woman hostage, biting part of her face off

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:34:20 GMT

“Patrick should be considered armed and dangerous. He does not have a vehicle and may attempt to get rides from strangers,” the agency said in a press release.

Northshore residents stock up, utilities prepare ahead of freezing weather

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:19:17 GMT

Customers stock up as freezing temperatures threaten power outages in Northshore, while utility Cleco bolsters resources to ensure readiness.

Lockdown lifted at Covington High School; suspect in custody

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:30:08 GMT

A suspect is in custody, and authorities said that there is no active threat.

Slidell assistant principal killed in Treme shooting

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:30:24 GMT

Alvin Garabold, assistant principal at Salmen High School, was found dead Tuesday near the intersection of Gov. Nicholls St. and North Villere St.

Mississippi man arrested after allegedly taking 2-year-old from Slidell, police say

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:58:08 GMT

Police say a Mississippi man allegedly bit a mother and her 2-year-old, then abducted the child. The child was later found safe in Mississippi.

St. Tammany residents demand action over water quality and billing concerns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:13:04 GMT

Residents say they want their money back for times when they were under boil water advisories or experienced other service issues.

Slidell residents raise concerns over water quality

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:50:15 GMT

Magnolia officials recently met with residents in Killian facing similar issues, saying improvements are underway but could take months.

‘He wanted to see the sunset and sing’: Man climbs water tower, now town is under boil advisory

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:38:10 GMT

The town's mayor hopes to lift the boil water advisory in the next 24 hours.

Pearl River under boil water advisory after person climbs water tower

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:59:54 GMT

The individual has since come down and was not injured.

Man indicted on murder charge in death of 4-year-old sister in Abita Springs

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:44:28 GMT

A grand jury indicted 21-year-old Davahn Alec Profit on a charge of first-degree murder Tuesday.

Senator with furniture business accused of exploiting ethics loophole; records show no laws were broken

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:50:38 GMT

Competitors claim they've lost major government and hospital contracts to a company owned by state Sen. Patrick McMath (R-Covington).

Student arrested after teacher hurt in fight at Ponchatoula High, sheriff says

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:23:35 GMT

A 15-year-old is accused of hitting a teacher and security guard during a fight Wednesday, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lanes reopen after pedestrian struck by vehicle on I-10 in Slidell

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:14:09 GMT

Authorities said the pedestrian was seriously injured and taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Northshore 'Bad Moms' dance in London New Year’s Day Parade

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:34:32 GMT

This is the group’s third year participating in the parade.

Slidell house fire caused by improper fireworks disposal, investigators say

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:44:48 GMT

Early morning Slidell fire caused by improper fireworks disposal, St. Tammany firefighters say.

Records show man who was killed by neighbor while allegedly stabbing girlfriend had history of domestic violence

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:49:29 GMT

Quinn had two misdemeanor convictions just months before the fatal incident, court records show.

'The rumors are true': Trader Joe’s coming to Mandeville, mayor says

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:13:15 GMT

The mayor said the parking lot is being refurbished and the project is moving through the early planning and permitting stages.

Neighbor shoots, kills man who was stabbing girlfriend outside Mandeville-area home, deputies say

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:28:38 GMT

No charges have been filed and the incident remains under investigation.

Coroner's office identifies man and woman killed in alleged Money Hill murder-suicide

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:28:20 GMT

Both died of gunshot wounds, a coroner's office spokesperson said.

Northshore community steps up after Humane Society damaged by electrical fire

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:34:02 GMT

On Wednesday afternoon, the shelter still faced a critical housing crisis, with approximately 20 pets urgently in need of a temporary home.

Fosters needed for dogs displaced by fire at Northshore Humane Society’s biggest kennel

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:34:36 GMT

The dogs were safely removed from the building. Now they'll need temporary homes.

Coroner identifies Slidell woman who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:54:48 GMT

Authorities said a generator was located near the residence, and a fan inside was pulling its exhaust indoors.

1 dies of carbon monoxide poisoning after generator run too close to Slidell home: officials

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:09:43 GMT

One person died at the scene and another was taken to the hospital, authorities said.

Gulfport man's arrest in Florida links him to uncle’s Slidell murder, sheriff says

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:33:55 GMT

36-year-old Cecil Hall of Gulfport, Mississippi was found Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Miami area driving his uncle’s Tahoe.

Boil-water notice lifted in St. Tammany Parish

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:10 GMT

Water Works District #2 issues a boil water advisory in parts of St. Tammany Parish following a 2-inch water main break.

Women arrested after alleged illegal activity at massage shops in St. Tammany, sheriff says

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:56:22 GMT

Deputies said the complaints led them to locations on Highway 22 in Mandeville and Highway 21 in Covington.

State Police: Suspect wounded in shootout with trooper, police officer after manhunt in Amite

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:17:19 GMT

An armed suspect, who allegedly shot an Independence officer in the leg, was injured in a shootout with a trooper and Tickfaw officer, sparking a manhunt in Amite.

'Parent's worst nightmare': Grandmother arrested after 5-year-old fatally struck by SUV in driveway, Slidell police say

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:35:27 GMT

Police said the child was waiting for the school bus in the driveway when an SUV driven by his grandmother struck him.

Firefighters battle woods fire in St. Tammany

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:05:58 GMT

Firefighters in St. Tammany Parish are battling a woods fire near Chris Kennedy Road amid a red flag warning

Slidell police investigate bank robbery at Fidelity Bank, police release video of robbery

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:01:30 GMT

Slidell Police Department says the man disguised himself as an injured person, wearing a neck brace and walking with a fake limp.