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The St. Tammany Farmer is a locally owned community newspaper serving St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana s The Farmer is the official journal of St.
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Tammany Farmer provides in-depth coverage of news events, school and community activities and high school sports. Tammany Parish, City of Covington, City of Mandeville, City of Slidell, Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Town of Abita Springs, Town of Madisonville, and Village of Folsom.

08/02/2024

Covington man gets 3-week prison sentence in Jan. 6 riots at U.S. Capitol

Colby Purkel will also have to pay a $2,000 fine.

08/02/2024

Homeowner shoots man who attacked him in Mandeville area, sheriff says

The Sheriff's Office said a Mandeville area homeowner shot a man in self defense after being attacked.

08/01/2024

St. Tammany property transfers for July 9-15, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

ST. TAMMANY

08/01/2024

Judge disqualifies Covington City Council candidate over residency dispute

A judge in St. Tammany disqualified a candidate for a Covington council race this week.

07/31/2024

Slidell woman who stole pandemic aid to buy herself a Range Rover sentenced to a year in prison

Melissa Watson will serve a year and a day in federal prison — and was ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution.

07/31/2024

Slidell man pleads guilty to felony charge for actions at January 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Charles Tyler Himber pleaded guilty to a felony charge of civil disorder on Monday.

07/31/2024

Popular Slidell taco restaurant has 'significant damage' after fire burned through building

A GoFundMe account has been created to help the owners of a Slidell restaurant rebuild after a devastating fire Tuesday.

07/31/2024

Three St. Tammany athletes earn Women in Sports Scholarships from the Sugar Bowl

Three St. Tammany athletes earn Women in Sports Scholarships from the Allstate Sugar Bowl

07/30/2024

Slidell's Corey Cousin Jr. makes a decision about his baseball future

After being drafted in the 18th round two weeks ago, Corey Cousin Jr. signs a 6-year contract with the Kansas City Royals.

07/30/2024

Western St. Tammany youth hope to influence lawmakers

Two western St. Tammany teens will work with other high school students from across the state throughout the upcoming school year to try and influence the legislature on issues such

07/30/2024

Steve Scalise wants the Corps to confirm that ‘One Lake’ project won’t dry up the Pearl River

The strongly-worded letter from the majority leader comes after widespread public outcry about the plan from Louisiana residents who live and work along the Pearl River.

07/30/2024

Doing the Kokomo Stroll in downtown Covington

Ah, for the feel of the island life, if only for an evening. July 20 was the day, and downtown Covington was the place for the seventh annual Kokomo Stroll.

07/30/2024

From the Files of The Farmer

25 Years Ago

07/30/2024

Athena Leadership Award nomination deadline is Sept. 13.

Sept. 13 is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award and the Young Professional Leadership Award, both of which will be given to two exemplary women

07/30/2024

St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce celebrates Southern Nights

It was an evening of fine touches as the business community gathered July 12 for the St. Tammany Chamber's annual summer Southern Nights Soiree, a fundraiser that benefits chamber programs

07/30/2024

Traffic study identifies hotspots on Mandeville streets

Crossing U.S. 190 after exiting the Mandeville Starbucks has been known to make even the most skilled driver a bit jittery.

07/30/2024

A ‘simple formula for living’ benefits all

As the start of the school year peeks around the corner and summer starts to fade, I can’t help but feel like it’s that time of year when we get

07/30/2024

Education and economic development working hand in glove in St. Tammany

Education and economic development leaders are working together in St. Tammany to try to reverse the trend of students leaving the parish and state, according to panelists at a recent

07/30/2024

Turning the page: Magazine farewell party kicks off White Linen in Slidell

Kendra Maness Davis admits she won’t miss the deadlines that came with publishing Slidell Magazine. What she will miss is featuring the talented artists, organizations and neighbors of East St.

07/30/2024

Longtime Slidell organ transplant recipient is golden

Blake Babin is proof that two hearts are better than one.

07/30/2024

Slidell area women are dancing for the love of it

Bad knees haven’t stopped 86-year-old Ellyn Campbell from dancing her heart out with the Happy Heart Dancers, a mature women’s group that performs in St. Tammany Parish retirement homes.

07/30/2024

BORN TOUGH: Marian Brandt Eades was a winner from the start

Former Salmen standout Marian Brandt Eades was always destined to be tough.

07/29/2024

A Mandeville markswoman's journey to West Point started with 8 years ago with the 4-H

Addison Antwiler's journey to the West Point rifle team started 8 years ago. It all started in Louisiana.

07/28/2024

A developer wants to build a row lakefront mansions in Mandeville. Neighbors aren’t happy.

Neighbors and environmental groups are vehemently opposed to the project.

07/28/2024

Photos: Burgers, Blues and BBQ dishes school items, fun in Slidell

Children are given backpacks and school supplies during Burgers, Blues and BBQ, a back-to-school celebration at Antique Umbrella Alley in Olde Towne Slidell, Saturday, July 27, 2024.

07/26/2024

Check out health resources at the St. Tammany Parish Library

Living healthy can be a challenge, and more often than not, people don’t exactly know where to start: Should they listen to the latest guru’s podcast or trending social media

07/26/2024

Pet of the week

Harper is a brindle female who has captured hearts at Northshore Humane Society with her sweet nature and gentle demeanor. Despite being just a year old, she exudes a sense

07/25/2024

When will hiring begin for Amazon's $40 million Slidell center? Here's the latest.

Amazon officials say interior work at the Slidell distribution center is expected to begin before the end of 2024, but few details are available.

Register for free career counseling for mature workers

07/25/2024

The Tri-Parish Works development agency is accepting registrations for its next Back to Work 50+ program, which coaches unemployed workers 50 and older so they can better compete for high

07/25/2024

St. Tammany property transfers for July 2-8, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

ST. TAMMANY

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321 N New Hampshire Street
Covington, LA
70433

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+19858922323

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The holidays can be a time of peace and joy, but for some, they can lead to despair. If you're hurting right now, or know someone who might be hurting, please know there is help. Please watch this 30-second video from the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office. Like the message says, "It's never too late to call 988". Be good to yourselves. Happy holidays. Andrew Canulette Editor, St. Tammany Farmer