Franklinton Mayor & Board of Aldermen Agenda for Sept. 9th

The Franklinton Mayor & Board of Aldermen will meet Tuesday (September 9, 2026) at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/mthermonwebtv

On the Agenda are

• The Board will vote to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between Washington Parish Government and the Franklinton Fire Department for the use of federal opioid litigation settlement funds.

• The Board will vote to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Town of Franklinton and the State of Louisiana for the expenditure of the Act 3 of 2026 funds awarded for purchase of a tractor and equipment.

• The Board will vote to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Town of Franklinton and the State of Louisiana for the expenditure of the Act 3 of 2026 funds awarded for additions to the Bogue Chitto landing.

• The Board will vote to adopt a resolution supporting the consideration of Greenleaf for landscape architectural services for the Bogue Chitto Riverfront Development.

• The Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• The Board will vote to hire a dispatcher for the Police Department.

• The Board will vote to hire 3 reserve officers for the Police Department.

• The Board will vote to introduce an ordinance to update the water rates and provide for an annual increase to the rates charged by the Town.

LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message

Managing Crapemyrtle Bark Scale: Part 1

In my last article, I discussed what crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS) is. Managing CMBS has multiple components. This week’s article discusses non-insecticide aspects. The next will be about insecticide options. (It’s not just a matter of “what to spray,” so I want to have plenty of space to address the topic.)

First, if you’re thinking about planting a crape myrtle, consider whether you may want to choose an alternative. A couple of plants that fill a similar role in the landscape (small, flowering trees for sunny sites) include chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) and large cultivars of Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), pruned into a tree form.

If you do decide you want to plant a crape myrtle, check the trunks and branches before bringing it into your landscape. Certainly, avoid plants that have black sooty mold on the trunk, but also check for the small, cottony coverings of certain CMBS life stages. As mentioned in the last article, the life stages that have the white coverings are immobile, so if you poke it and it moves on its own, it’s not CMBS.

Choose a sunny site for your crape myrtle. Full sun exposure may reduce CMBS as well as promote more flowering.

Washing trunks of crape myrtles with a soft brush and mild soapy water can help remove CMBS and associated sooty mold. This is unlikely to get rid of all the CMBS individuals, but it can quickly improve the appearance of the plant and reduce the number of insects.

Sometimes, certain shoots have particularly heavy infestations, so you can prune out and dispose of these. Of course, if you don’t want to deal with CMBS at all, you can remove the plant.

In the next article, I’ll discuss ups and downs of different insecticide options, including soil drenches with systemic products and sprays that target the crawler stage.

Let me know if you have questions.

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Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson is an Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter, with horticulture responsibilities in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. Contact Mary Helen at mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850 (Hammond) or 985-839-7855 (Franklinton).

Obituary

Karen Lynn Carnegie

January 31, 1956 - September 3, 2026

Indictments for Murder and Rape of a Child in St. Tammany Parish

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a St. Tammany
Parish Grand Jury returned true bills indicting two individuals in separate, unrelated cases involving severe felony offenses.

The indictments returned by the grand jury include:

• Frank Willis Jenkins, 52, of Covington, Louisiana, was indicted on one count of Second Degree Murder in connection with the May 16, 2026 death of a victim identified in court records as W.J. The case was investigated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jay Adair.

• Slayde Ashton Taylor, 19, of Slidell, Louisiana, was indicted on one count of First Degree Rape Involving a Victim Under Thirteen Years of Age. The indictment alleges that between December 1, 2022, and October 4, 2024, Taylor committed first-degree rape against a child under the age of thirteen. The case was investigated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The case was presented to the grand jury by Assistant District Attorney Ysonde Boland and will be prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Shelby Stoop.

District Attorney Collin Sims stated, "These indictments demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protecting the citizens of St. Tammany Parish, particularly our most vulnerable youth. Violent acts and predatory crimes threaten the very foundation of our community, and our office - alongside our partners in law enforcement - will aggressively prosecute both of these cases to the fullest extent of the law to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families."

Both defendants will be scheduled for formal, separate arraignments before the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington.

An indictment is an accusation that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 2-3, 2026

Kayla Fowler (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile(s)/2 counts by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Justin Samford (age 32 with a Decatur, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $8000.00.

Adonte Miller (age 27 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Outstanding Warrants by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Rachelle Rooks (age 49 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Jason Thomas (age 49 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Prohibited Acts, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 2, 2026

Mary Eckle (age 53) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the St.
Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leo Garrison (age 37) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lobelia Sanchez Contreras (age 33) was booked on the charges of Unlawful Entry or Reentry Into the State of Louisiana  and Ignore Traffic Signal by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cierra Davis (age 41) was booked on the charge of Prohibited Activities and
Sanctions by the Louisiana State Police.

Kevin Hightower (age 53) was booked on the charge of Theft of Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

John Doores (age 76) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Hit and Run by the Louisiana State Police.

John Logan (age 24) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Evary Guy (age 22) was booked on the
charge of Misuse of 911 Enhanced Emergency Phone System by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ebony Gilmore (age 37) was booked on the charges of Theft (4 counts), Fugitive, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Mandeville Police Department.

David Mendoza (age 63) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shannon Williams (age 40) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000, Theft Less Than 1000, Fugitive, and Theft (4 counts) by the Mandeville Police Department.

Michael Bowe (age 43) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Joshua Brown (age 26) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Ricky Bolotte (age 55) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, No Safety Belts, Driving Under Suspension, Careless Operation, and Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Brad Nicholson (age 25) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and False Imprisonment by the Covington Police Department.

Chasity Campbell (age 43) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Obstruction of Justice by Tampering With Evidence, Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution, No Safety Belts, and Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Mikeisha Young (age 37) was booked on the charge of Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape by a Person Incarcerated by the Slidell Police Department.

McKenna Herbert Thomas (age 21) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Stop/Yield by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Robert Myrick (age 21) was booked on the charge of Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jared Pena (age 41) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II and Driving Without Headlights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cayden Smith (age 24) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Howard Sanderford (age 47) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, and Illegal Window Tint by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dana Johnson Albrecht (age 34) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Access Device Fraud by the Slidell Police Department.

Maurice Lockard (age 53) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Sarah Schumacher (age 43) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Keithen Carter (age 24) was booked on the Simple Burglary and Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kylan Settles (age 18) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Resisting an Officer, and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Aldo Johnson (age 22) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Gardner (age 33) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

James Blackwell (age 58) was booked on the charge of Sexual Battery by the Covington Police Department.

Christine Dragon (age 53) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Slidell Police Department.

Jabiri Tendall (age 25) was booked on the charges of Stalking, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule I by the Slidell Police Department.

Larry Mariner (age 40) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS, Improper Lane Use, No Safety Belts, Windshields Required, Criminal Sanctions for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered, Intentional Littering Prohibited, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Stafford Ullrich (age 65) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Windshields Required, and Improper Lane Use by the Slidell Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Saturday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. 

Sunday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. .

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is SOON!

Proclamation Honoring Johnny Crain, Sr.

Obituary

Stella Mae Blunt

February 4, 1951 — August 16, 2026

Three Indicted in St. Tammany Parish

District Attorney Collin J. Sims announces that on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a St. Tammany Parish Grand Jury returned true bills indicting three individuals on serious felony charges across two separate cases, including Second Degree Murder, Fentanyl distribution, and juvenile molestation.

The Grand Jury returned indictments against the following defendants:

• Aaron Sylvester, 46, of New Orleans, was indicted for Second Degree Murder. The charge stems from the July 9-10, 2026, murder of a man in St. Tammany Parish, wherein the defendant is alleged to have sold the victim a fatal dose of Fentanyl.

• Tracy Marie McMurtry, 46, of New Orleans, was indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Less Than 28 Grams of Fentanyl. The charge alleges that on or between July 9 and July 10, 2026, McMurtry knowingly possessed Fentanyl with the intent to distribute or dispense the Schedule II controlled substance. McMurtry was arrested by law enforcement on August 26, 2026.

• Orry Nicholas Mejia, 43, of Covington, was indicted on two felony counts of molestation of a juvenile following his arrest on May 1, 2026: Count 1: Molestation of a Juvenile Involving Control or Supervision (Recurring Over One Year) - Alleging lewd and lascivious acts committed against a juvenile victim between September 7, 2020, and August 31, 2024, by leveraging a position of control or supervision over a period exceeding one year. Count 2: Molestation of a Juvenile Involving Control or Supervision - Alleging lewd and lascivious acts committed against a second juvenile victim between December 5, 2022, and December 4, 2023, by leveraging a position of control or supervision.

Assistant District Attorney Iain Dover is handling the Sylvester and McMurty case. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT). "Fentanyl is a poison in our community, and when it claims a life, we treat it with the immediate urgency of a homicide investigation,” said District Attorney Collin Sims. “Thanks to the swift, thorough work of the DEA FORT team and our prosecutors, we were able to bring these serious charges to a Grand Jury in less than eight weeks. We will continue to act aggressively to remove these dealers from our streets.”

Assistant District Attorney Zachary Popovich is handling the Mejia case. The case was investigated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. "Protecting the children of our community from abuse and exploitation is one of the highest obligations of this office. Anyone who abuses a position of trust, control, or supervision to harm a child will face the full weight of the law. I commend ADA Zachary Popovich and the investigators involved for their painstaking work to ensure these serious allegations are brought to justice," said DA Sims.

Following these indictments, all three defendants will be scheduled for formal arraignments in the 22nd Judicial District Court, where they will enter their pleas.

An indictment is an accusation that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Wellness & Resource Fair is Sept. 25th

Obituary

Helen Bernice Stogner Zimmerman

August 30, 1952 - August 23, 2026

Obituary

Andrew Foster

September 13, 1941 — August 15, 2026

Two Wanted in Loranger Shooting

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for two people in connection with a shooting incident that injured three people on May 21, 2026 in a mobile home park in the Loranger area.  50-year-old Veronica Johnson and 18-year-old Jamarcus Johnson are both wanted for Aggravated Assault. Jamarcus Johnson is also wanted for Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner and Battery of a Dating Partner connected to an unrelated incident.

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On May 21, 2026, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) was called out to North St. Charles Avenue in the Loranger area for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon deputies’ arrival at the shooting scene, no victims were initially found, but evidence of multiple shots fired was located. Then it was learned that three victims, who received non-life-threatening injuries, were taken to a local hospital by private vehicle before deputies arrived. The three victims were a 50-year-old woman, a 17-year-old male, and a 33-year-old woman.  

Deputies also learned that two groups got into a verbal dispute in the neighborhood. Residents emerged from their homes to try to intervene and get the groups to leave. However, that turned into an exchange of gunfire and the circumstances leading up to that are still under active investigation. The Johnsons (unknown relation at this time) were identified as having come to the neighborhood with the gun that was used in the shooting. The individual who fired the weapon was determined to have acted in self-defense and will not face charges.

Anyone with information about the Johnsons’ whereabouts can contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 1, 2026

Kurt Laurent (age 44) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Donivan Carter (age 27) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Violation of Protection Order, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brent Pitarro (age 33) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Melanie Gordon (age 56) was booked on the charges of Penalty for Distribution or Possession With Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Probation and Parole.

Vincent Parker (age 28) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation, Penalty for Distribution or Possession With Intent to Distribute, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by Probation and Parole.

Lakia Flot (age 44) was booked on the charges of Theft Less Than 1000 and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Rodriguez (age 37) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tevon Howard (age 23) was booked on the charges of DWI, Driving Across Median, First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring, No Child Restraint, No Safety Belts, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Louisiana State Police.

Francis Durio (age 25) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Doyle Jenkins (age 48) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Flight From Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Natalie Jordan (age 48) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Obstruction of Justice, Taking Contraband to and from Penal Institution, Drug Paraphernalia, and Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Wardlaw (age 47) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Careless Operation, and Improper Lane Use by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Jason Doyle (age 50) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dominique Matthews (age 38) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) and Theft by the Covington Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 72. Calm wind. 

Saturday   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Obituary

Jeanette Dillon 

October 27, 1933 — September 2, 2026

Public Advisory From The DEA

The DEA New Orleans Field Division is issuing an urgent warning to residents across St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes following a recent spike in fatal overdoses.

The Alert: DEA Special Agents have identified Nitazenes in our local drug supply.

The Threat: Nitazenes are unregulated synthetic opioids that are stronger than fentanyl, completely undetectable to the user, and hidden in street drugs, counterfeit pills, and powders.

Public Safety Guidance: How to protect yourself and your loved ones—including key steps on carrying Naloxone and calling 911 immediately in a suspected drug emergency.

One pill, or one try, can kill. Never take a pill that wasn’t prescribed directly to you and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.

 Visit DEA.gov/onepill and DEA.gov/fentanylfree for more information.

Click here to see the full advisory

And, a big THANK YOU to ADAPT for spreading the word!

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 1, 2026

Cedric Anders (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft of Firearm, Principle to Identity Theft, Theft 5000-25000, and Possession of Stolen Property by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $25000.00.

Jacob Burr (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Video Voyeurism by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

James Owens (age 20 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Sexual Battery and Indecent Behavior With Juvenile(s) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 31, 2026

Isame Faciane (age 35) was booked on the charges of Simple Assault, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden, and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ashley Howard (age 42) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Elijah Ellis Smith (age 24) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tremaine Hopkins (age 32) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Miguel Ahumada (age 21) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Mary Nolan (age 36) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Nicole Drawdy (age 33) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Stefan Gaszak (age 62) was booked on the charge of Residential Contractor Fraud 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexandrea Swafford (age 35) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jack Huggins (age 28) was booked on the charges of Battery of Dating Partner With Child Endangerment and Battery of Dating Partner With Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Richard Rivers (age 60) was booked on the charge of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Matthew Bryant (age 39) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Michael Smith (age 50) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jalen Dillworth (age 26) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

William Cullison (age 26) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Possession of Schedule IV by the 22nd Judicial Court.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Charles Raymond Morgan

April 5, 1946 — August 24, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind. 

Friday   A 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. 

Friday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. 

Mt. Hermon Community Meeting on School Closure Proposal - August 31, 2026

For any who did not see the livestream of the meeting on our Facebook page or who does not have Facebook, here is video of the meeting. BTW, as of this posting, over 17,000 views.

Dove Hunting Season Opens September 5th

The 2026 dove hunting season begins Saturday (September 5, 2026) statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.

Louisiana is divided into the North and South zones for dove season. The North Zone runs from Sept. 5-27, Oct.10-Nov. 15 and Dec. 19-Jan. 17, 2027. The South Zone runs from Sept. 5-20, Oct. 17-Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-Jan. 10, 2027.

Dove hunters 18 and older are required to have a basic hunting license and be Harvest Information Program (HIP) certified. Youth 17 and under do not need a hunting license or HIP certification to dove hunt. To purchase a hunting license, go to the LDWF licensing webpage.

LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day (Sept. 5) of dove hunting season along with several LDWF Wildlife Management Area (WMA) dove fields.

Hunters may access permits for the lease field hunts through the LDWF website. Hunting on each of the lease fields will begin one-half hour before sunrise on Saturday. The registration fee for the lease fields is $10 for adults plus a convenience fee. Youths age 17 and younger do not have to pay the registration fee.

Only non-toxic shot size 6 and smaller may be used at these hunts and no lead shot is to be used. Dogs are allowed and ATVs are allowed but may be restricted to field roads if wet conditions prevail.

LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) offering dove fields or dove hunting opportunities, including Bodcau WMA, Boeuf WMA, Clear Creek WMA, John Franks WMA, Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA, Richard K. Yancey WMA, Russell Sage WMA, Sabine WMA, Sandy Hollow WMA, the U.S. Forest Service Calcasieu Ranger District Vernon Unit and West Bay WMA. For more information on WMA dove fields, see the LDWF dove fields webpage.

For a complete list of WMAs open to dove hunting and more information on WMA dove hunting, go to the LDWF seasons and regulations webpage.

All visitors to LDWF WMAs must have either a WMA Access Permit, Senior Hunting/Fishing License, Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License or Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License. Go to the WMA permits webpage for more information.

For more information on dove hunting in Louisiana, see the LDWF dove webpage or contact Richard Temple at rtemple@wlf.la.gov or 337-491-2110.

Obituary

Barney Wade Ritchie

June 18, 1959 - August 27, 2026

Announcement by Habitat for Humanity Northshore West

"Today, we celebrated the official 45th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West and announced our name change to Habitat for Humanity Northshore West! With this change, we are renewing our commitment to building and preserving strong, stable communities and homes for families in need. Our mission remains the same, but our new name reflects our expanded reach into Washington Parish and dedication to serving the Northshore West region. We are excited for this new chapter and look forward to continuing our work with the support of our volunteers, donors, and community partners. Thank you for being a part of our journey as we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community. Habitat for Humanity Northshore West is here to make a difference, one home at a time."

Yesterday (August 31, 2026), it was announced "We are thrilled by a successful breakfast gathering in Bogalusa, where community leaders came together to support Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West's expansion into Washington Parish. The event was filled with inspiring conversations and shared commitment to creating affordable housing solutions for those in need. This collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter in building a better future for Washington Parish residents. Together, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more united community that values and prioritizes safe and stable housing for all. HUGE thank you to Washington Parish Economic Development Foundation - WPEDF for hosting this event!! Tomorrow is a day of exciting news as we officially announce the new name of our affiliate following our merger with Washington Habitat for Humanity. Stay tuned for the big reveal as we embark on this new chapter together."

Go to https://www.facebook.com/HabitatNorthshoreWest for more information and images.

Obituary

Anthony Donell Lucas

March 22, 1970 — August 24, 2026

Obituary

Beverly Ann Miller Johnson

January 19, 1956 — August 21, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 30-31, 2026

Mya Baker (age 26 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace and Failure to Pay Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Kyris Dillon (age 29 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond information available.

Jonathan Burge (age 42 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Improper Lane Usage, Prohibited Acts, and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond information is incomplete.

Jeffery Venezia (age 34 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Pornography Involving Juveniles (4 counts), Contempt of Court, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is incomplete.

James Thomas (age 49 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office and on the charge of Open Container in Vehicle by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 30, 2026

Edward Beau (age 65) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Edward Exposito (age 58) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Two Headlights Required, and No Proof of Insurance by the Pearl River Police Department.

Keianos McClendon (age 20) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms and Negligent Carrying of a Concealed Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. 

Robert Tate (age 46) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Colson (age 46) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. 

Bradley Gilbert (age 39) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. 

Leonard Solomon (age 20) was booked on the charges of Monetary Instrument Abuse and Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. 

Therron Slack (age 58) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Covington Police Department.

Danielle Fraychineaud (age 35) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Justin Stafford (age 39) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS and Improper Turn by the Slidell Police Department.

Theron Navarre (age 64) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Driving Left of Center, and Driving Without Headlights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Julio Navarro Delgado (age 31) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Tropical Disturbances Today

The only disturbance today is Tropical Storm Edouard, which is located about 40 miles SSE of Cameron, Louisiana and is moving WNW at 13 MPH with 40 MPH maximum sustained winds. Edouard is expected to strengthen significantly before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast later today. Rapid weakening is expected after the center moves inland.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday   A 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Thursday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. 

Obituary

Beverly Ann Wheat Martin 

April 26, 1952 — August 30, 2026

Obituary

Tambra "Tammy" Seal McBeth 

December 2, 1962 — August 26, 2026

Obituary

Johnny Dorvis Crain, Sr

May 9, 1944 - August 30, 2026

Obituary

Mary Lee Thompson Greely

August 20, 1939 — August 23, 2026

STPSO & Partners Celebrate National Night Out

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office will be partnering this year with local municipal police departments and neighborhoods throughout the parish to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6. 2026.

National Night Out is a nationwide crime prevention initiative designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event encourages residents to come together with their neighbors and local law enforcement to promote crime prevention, neighborhood awareness and community involvement.

STPSO deputies will join officers from local municipal police departments at community events in Mandeville, Slidell and Covington, building on the already successful events these agencies host each year.

The Mandeville event will take place at the Mandeville Trailhead from 5-8 p.m., the Covington event at the Covington Trailhead from 5-8 p.m. and the Slidell event at Heritage Park from 4:30-8 p.m.

For those living on the northern end of the parish, we will host an event at our 4th District Station, 81651 Highway 21, in Bush, from 5-8 p.m. that evening.

The free, family-friendly events will include information on community resources, tables from local nonprofit organizations and community groups, food, fun and a variety of children’s events and activities.

By working together, the participating law enforcement agencies hope to reinforce the message that keeping St. Tammany Parish safe is a shared effort that extends beyond jurisdictional boundaries.

“Keeping our communities safe takes all of us working together,” Sheriff Bret Ibert said. “National Night Out strengthens the relationships between our residents and law enforcement while also highlighting the strong partnerships we have with our municipal police departments. Criminals don’t pay attention to jurisdictional lines, and neither do we when it comes to working together to keep St. Tammany Parish safe.”

In addition to the larger community events, STPSO deputies will visit registered neighborhood National Night Out gatherings throughout St. Tammany Parish, giving residents an opportunity to meet and interact with the deputies who patrol their communities. However, residents are encouraged to attend one of the larger events, where they can meet deputies and officers from multiple agencies, learn more about available community resources and enjoy a variety of activities for the entire family.

Neighborhoods planning their own National Night Out celebration are encouraged to register their event with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office so deputies can stop by and join in the activities. Neighborhood events can be registered on the STPSO website – www.STPSO.com – under Community Programs tab.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Northern Gulf of America (AL97): An area of low pressure is located a little more than 100 miles south of the coast of southern Louisiana. Development is expected as the low moves slowly west-northwestward, and a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form before the system reaches the Upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts on Tuesday. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Disturbance 2. Near Hispaniola (Remnants of Dolly): Redevelopment (if any) of a surface trough of low pressure (the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly) would be slow to occur during the next few days as the system encounters generally unfavorable upper-level winds while moving quickly west-northwestward at 20 to 25 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 29, 2026

Emanuel Massa (age 68) was booked on the charges of DWI, Failure to Stop/Yield, and No Taillights by the Louisiana State Police.

William Myers (age 29) was booked on the charges of DWI and Ignore Traffic Signal by the Louisiana State Police.

Scott Lipps (age 47) was booked on the charges of Interfering With a Law Enforcement Investigation and Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.

Rachel Lipps (age 45) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Slidell Police Department.

Sidney Williams (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Samuel Bell (age 37) was booked on the charge of Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jason Rosier (age 51) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kaily Dupart (age 22) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Duane Marigny (age 40) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Aniya Robertson (age 24) was booked on the charges of Taking Contraband to and From a Penal Institution, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, Improper Backing, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jeremy Williams (age 46) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Timothy Braun (age 38) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage to Property (2 counts) by the Slidell Police Department.

Elmer Rosales (age 29) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Ignore Traffic Signal, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Contempt of Court by the Louisiana State Police.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 28, 2026

Courtney Jones (age 37) was booked on the charges of Theft and Bank Fraud (2 counts) by the Slidell Police Department.

Terrell Guillard (age 20) was booked on the charge of Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Londell Randall (age 48) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

David Benson (age 48) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Slidell Police Department.

Jesse Stapler (age 22) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

William Stanciel (age 34) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (10 counts), Bank Fraud, Access Device Fraud, and Theft of a Firearm by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ronald Lee (age 61) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Folsom Police Department.

Joe Perry (age 44) was booked on the charges of Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Johnes Johnson (age 24) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, False Statements in Affidavit as Perjury, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lauren Baptist (age 25) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the Slidell Police Department.

Donnie Burnes (age 22) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Stephen Brauckhoff (age 55) was booked on the charges of Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Louis Batte (age 32) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Police Officer, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the Mandeville Police Department.

Darryl Baham (age 29) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Denzel Francis (age 34) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.

Mason Pittman (age 30) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Davin Dantzler (age 46) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Jarrett Washington (age 29) was booked on the charges of Motor Vehicles Alteration or Removal of VIN Number, Theft 5000-25000, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Slidell Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 29, 2026

John Foster (age 75 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation, Impeding Flow of Traffic, No Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, Prohibited Acts, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, and Outstanding Warrants by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is incomplete at this time.

Destiny Brown (age 22 with a McComb, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Stolen Property, Contempt of Court, and Possession of Marijuana by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Kiana Morris (age 31 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery, Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While Intoxicated With Child Endangerment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Olvin Lopez (age 40 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, No Drivers License, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Convicted Felon Arrested for Guns, Drugs in Tangipahoa Parish

Following a multi-agency collaboration, a convicted felon has been put back behind bars after being found with multiple weapons and drugs. Anthony Thomas, age 28, has been booked on two counts each of Possession of Weapons while in Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm along with one count each of Possession of Schedule II Narcotics, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice and Violating Parole.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Earlier this week, the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole (P&P) connected with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) and Hammond Police (HPD) to conduct a compliance check on Thomas. He previously served time for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Illegal use of Weapons. 

Following the compliance check, which resulted in Thomas’ arrest for the parole violation, a subsequent investigation began. Both agencies’ Narcotics Divisions and Street Crimes teams then executed a search warrant at a home off of Airport Road in the Hammond area. The teams found three pistols, three AR-Style pistols, and the ammunition and accessories for them, as well as Marijuana and illegally obtained prescription pills.

A 22-year-old man, who was also at the home at the time of the operation, was also arrested on several drug-related charges. 

Sheriff Gerald Sticker wants to commend this proactive, collaborative effort with our partners at P&P and Hammond Police for getting this dangerous individual back behind bars.

As a reminder, if you’ve got information about suspicious activity in Tangipahoa Parish, but you prefer to share that information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 

Tuesday   A 60 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. East of the Leeward Islands (Remnants of Dolly): A strong tropical wave, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly, is unlikely to redevelop during the next day or two while the wave moves westward to west-northwestward at about 25 mph. Conditions may become more conducive for redevelopment by the middle of the week as the system reaches the southeastern Gulf of America. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Disturbance 2. Northern Gulf of America (AL97): An area of low pressure is located about 125 miles south of the coast of southeastern Louisiana. Slow development of this system is possible during the next couple of days as it drifts westward to west-northwestward across the northern Gulf. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 28, 2026

Macy Kuhn (age 54 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Shawna Cassidy (age 33 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Angel Peters (age 17 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $3500.00.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 27, 2026

Daimon Bush (age 43) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tramarrio Magee (age 38) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gabriel Warren (age 23) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.

Marc Muniz (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Jabrian Green (age 19) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kaliyah Bergeron (age 30) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the Slidell Police Department.

Domonique Hill (age 34) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ignore Traffic Signal, Failure to Use Turn Signal, Littering, and Driving Under Suspension by the Slidell Police Department.

Louis Pecou (age 46) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Donald Hall (age 56) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Duncan Murray (age 59) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Glen Baham (age 75) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sean Wagner (age 54) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Bobby Haynes (age 53) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Max Ducote (age 31) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Ky Maultsby (age 38) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole.

Alper Karatosun (age 38) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ervin Penton (age 54) was booked on the charges of Periodic Renewal of Registration by Offenders and Offender to Notify Change of Address Residence or Other by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Eric Boudreaux (age 44) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Aliemenious (age 51) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Philip Schnauder (age 44) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Covington Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. East of the Leeward Islands (Remnants of Dolly): The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly is located several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Redevelopment of this system is unlikely while it moves westward to west-northwestward near 25 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2. Northeastern and North-Central Gulf of America: A weak area of low pressure centered about 100 miles south-southwest of Pensacola, Florida.  Development, if any, of this system is expected to be slow while it drifts westward for the next few days. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Sunday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. 

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.