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Slidell swears in mayor, police chief

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal and Police

Chief Tommy Williams were sworn into their positions at a packed inauguration ceremony in Slidell on July 1, along with each of the nine City Council members, several of them elected for the first time this spring.

Fandal has been serving as mayor since winning a special race against former council member Bill Borchert last October He won a full four-year term in the May 16 elec-

“The future of Slidell is bright. We are growing, investing and improving, but these accomplishments do not belong to one person or one administration, they belong to all of us,” Fandal said, pointing from the lectern to the over 600 people in the city’s crowded auditorium.

tion after running unopposed.

“When I first sought this office, I promised to focus on public safety, infrastructure, economic development and quality of life Today I’m proud about the progress we’ve made and the future ahead,” Fandal said. Williams, the new police chief, did not speak during the ceremony, but in an interview afterwards said that he “went back to work the day after I was elected.”

Williams retired from the Slidell police department in 2015 but had been serving as a reserve member before deciding to take the leap to the top office and winning a decisive victory in May against former police officer Brian Nicaud. Williams said he plans to name former interim police chief Daniel Seuzeneau

BY DARREN COOPER Contributing

Marine

BY JOLIE LINDLEY Contributing writer

Honoring a beloved son of Covington, the elevated portion of U.S. 190 over the Bogue Falaya River is being named the “Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge” to remember the 2003 Covington High School graduate who was killed in action the following year in Iraq.

McLeese, only 19 when he died, was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for his heroism.

Matt C ole, Sam Baumgartner and Steve Chesne, all members of the local Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Detachment 1487, were instrumental in seeing this legislation through. “The idea of naming the new bridge came from one of our members, Steve Chesne. Our then-commandant, Wade Price, approached Rep. Mark Wright’s office with our formal request,” Cole said.

“The new Highway 190 bridge over the Bogue Falaya River is the most impactful traffic change in St Tammany Parish history, and we feel there is no better way to correlate the memory of our hometown hero’s actions. Covington and St. Tammany Parish will be excited for this and happy to honor ‘JM Forever!’” MATT COLE, Marine Corps League member

Wright successfully introduced the measure in the Legislature, and it has now been signed into law by Gov Landry

“The Marine Corps League had reached out to me during the summer about naming something around here for Justin. I called my senator, the mayor and the parish president for suggestions, too.” Wright said. “We had just finished redoing the bridge, so it was perfect. It’s big, and it was longawaited, so it was perfect for this type of honor.” Cole agreed that the bridge was the best place to memorialize McLeese.

“The new Highway 190 bridge over the Bogue Falaya River is the most impactful traffic change in St. Tammany Parish history and we feel there is no better way to correlate the memory of our hometown hero’s actions,” Cole said. “Covington and St. Tammany Parish will be excited for this and happy to honor ‘JM Forever!’ His actions saved the lives of his fellow Marines and forever impacted the lives they live now For those of us who survived combat and know of Justin’s story, we are

Marine Lance Cpl.

Justin McLeese was killed in combat in Iraq in 2004.

Slidell library scheduled for major expansion

New Lacombe branch to be built

BY SARA PAGONES Staff writer

Two multi-million-dollar projects that will provide much greater space for library users in Lacombe and Slidell are closer to construction following a vote by the St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control last month to designate capital funds for the work.

St. Tammany Parish owns all of the library system’s buildings, and the Parish Council must approve the spending, which could hap-

pen as early as its August meeting. Renewal of the library system’s millage in March of 2025 made the work possible. Lacombe library users will see the tiny 1,700-square foot building that has served as their branch since 1993 replaced by a new 6,000-square foot building. The $3.5 million project will provide study and meeting space that the current library, located on U.S. 190, lacked. The new Lacombe branch will be located on the south side of U.S. 190, on land that was purchased in 2024. The property backs up to the Tammany Trace and is with-

in walking distance of Chahta-Ima Elementary School. Paul Dimitrios, with RCL Architecture, told the board that a contractor should be in place by December with work to be finished by the end of 2027.

The Slidell branch on Robert Boulevard will undergo a major renovation of its interior A 3,000-square foot addition to the building is planned, as is installation of a new metal roof. Alton Davis, of Watermark Design Group, said that the $3.75 million project should be complete by early 2028.

Several options are being considered for how the heavily used Slidell branch

Light up the Lake in Mandeville

will continue to operate during the renovation, Trevor Collings, the system’s director, said. Building the addition first and moving operations into that space while the renovation work is underway is one possibility. But doing work in phases can add to the cost, he said, a point also raised by Davis during the meeting.

The other possibilities are moving into rental space — an approach that was used in 2013 when the library was last renovated — or using trailers that would house the library’s computers and the most popular items in its collection. Patrons would also be able to request items not

located there, Collings said.

The existing roof has leaked for years, but Collings said the new roof will avoid angles that have contributed to the current problem.

The renovation and expansion in Slidell will provide a dedicated area for teens and another for families with young children. It will also have a larger “makers” area for arts and craft work, more study rooms and meeting areas.

The library system held public meetings to gauge the needs and desires of patrons of both locations.

“We’re very much looking forward to it,” Collings said of the new facilities. “We’ve done our best to incorporate the public input.” Chuck Branton, chairman of the Library Board of Control, said the Slidell and Lacombe branches are the most heavily used by veterans, and these projects will allow the library system to create veteran resource centers. The goal of the board, he said, is to meet the future needs of St. Tammany residents as the parish continues to grow “I don’t want it to be a warehouse for books,” Branton said of the new Lacombe branch. “I want it to be a community hub.”

Covington sparkles for the Fourth of July

Cheyenne Aldridge, 10, tries her hand at an arts and crafts table at Sparks in the Park.

Maisie Bankston, 5, is an AllAmerican on the bounce house.

George Sanzenbacher entertains everyone entering Bogue Falaya Park

PHOTOS BY BOBBY GILBOY Sweet victory! Elder Danfors celebrates with gusto after winning the annual hot dogeating contest at Covington’s Sparks in the Park festival on July 4.

ABOVE: Kathy and Pete Spadoni dance to the music of Groovy 7 LEFT: When the sun dipped below Lake Pontchartrain on July 4 eyes turned to the sky as fireworks popped and sparkled to close the city’s Light Up the Lake festival.

Heather Johnson finds her groove on the Mandeville Lakefront.

PHOTOS BY GRANT THERKILDSEN

The Southern Militia fires a three-gun salute in Mandeville on July 4 during the city’s Light Up the Lake festival.

Old Glory waves in the breeze coming off Lake Pontchartrain on July 4 — the 250th birthday of the United States of America.

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dedicated to ensuring his actions are not forgotten.”

Wright said he enjoyed pursuing this legislation.

“It was a pleasure. Everybody signed on It’s the easiest piece of legislation to do in the capital as long as you do things ahead of time correctly It allowed me to bring a few of his friends to the committee hearing and his parents to the House side when we passed the bill,” Wright said.

“He’s somebody who served and gave (his) life

Sometimes we see these (memorial) signs, and you may not personally know who they are, but it’s important to remember that the person memorialized was part of the larger community This was a way to solidify Justin’s name here permanently.”

In addition to honoring

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the trouble,” Albrecht said of the hoopla.

Albrecht went into the Navy in August of 1948 and was part of World War II occupational forces stationed in Hawaii and later Japan.

“I was stationed at Treasure Island (in San Francisco) waiting to go home that morning when Truman put an extra year on everyone,” Albrecht remembered. “They asked me where I wanted to go. I knew if I said here (Louisiana), it wouldn’t happen, so I said the East Coast. Well, they sent me to the Far East Coast: Japan.”

While not one to boast about his military service, Albrecht does remember visiting Hiroshima near where the atomic bomb was dropped.

“They had a marble bank on the corner that still had a man’s imprint,” Albrecht

McLeese, Cole said that the memorial will also be an enduring reminder to the community to remember the veterans among them.

“One of the most impactful gestures community members can do is take the time to visit our aging veterans in long-term care facilities. Just a few minutes to sit, talk and listen to their stories or surprise them with a treat will not only fill your soul with joy, but will let them know their service is not forgotten and sacrifice is appreciated,” he said.

Sharon McLeese, Justin’s mother, said she was delighted by the honor extended to her son. “The Marine Corps League surprised me with this. I didn’t know it was happening; these guys are incredibly awesome.”

She also said it was a full circle moment for the idea to have originated with Chesne, who as a young home inspector just out of the Navy helped her with her realty

said. “That’s how hot it was. I can’t imagine any bomb worse than that one.”

After leaving the service, Albrecht worked as an electrical contractor for St. Bernard Parish government. He also remembers when Hurricane Betsy hit in 1965, he handed daughter Colleen through a window to a friend as the water rose. Betsy washed away most of his belongings. Then Katrina did it again in 2005. After living in Mississippi for a while, he and Barbara came back to Louisiana and settled in Slidell. Baldo and Barbara met while working for the Sprites Carnival Club, an organization he founded to teach children the traditions of Mardi Gras. Between the two of them they now have eight children, 16 grandchildren and over 30 great-grandchildren.

Albrecht stays active at the Slidell Elks Club, helping out with bingo games, even though he

business and, through her, met Justin as a teen.

She also hopes that when people see the bridge memorial, they will remember how much her son loved living in Covington and made himself a part of the community

“He was so loved in Covington, and he loved the city He had the best time growing up here. He had a lot of friends and always had fun, and so many people knew him. Him going into the Marines was not the plan for us, but he decided it was an experience he wanted in his life. He was a natural leader He walked in the room and heads turned, and he was so kind and loyal, so through this memorial, everyone can remember him when they see it,” McLeese said. “I’m so appreciative and grateful for everyone.”

A date to unveil signs naming the bridge for McLeese has yet to be scheduled, but is expected soon.

does not like to play himself. He also maintains a woodworking area in his garage but says he can’t get out there as much as he wishes. His shoulders both hurt and his hearing isn’t the best.

As far as his military service, Albrecht is humble, modest and to the point. He doesn’t dwell on it.

“I have seen a lot of things that I will never see again and I’ve seen some things no one should ever see,” Albrecht said.

But Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal had something to say “Mr Albrecht represents the very best of the Greatest Generation. His military service, dedication to family, and lifelong commitment to his community make him an outstanding choice to serve as Grand Marshal for this special celebration of America’s 250th birthday We are honored to recognize his contributions and have him lead our parade,” the mayor said in a news release.

BY SARA PAGONES Staff writer

Wallace Laird, a four-decade lawman who served as second in command under three St. Tammany Parish sheriffs, died at his Folsom-area home June 29. He was 87.

A native of Folsom, Laird spent his entire 44-year law enforcement career with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, first hired by Sheriff Red Erwin. Under Sheriff George Broom, he was named first deputy, a role he continued under Pat Canulette and Jack Strain before retiring in 1997.

Canulette described Laird as deeply respected and recalled being told by a voter during his initial campaign that he needed to keep Laird as chief deputy. “I never considered anyone else,” he said.

“He was a square guy, a straight shooter,” Canulette said. “The deputies loved him.”

Tim Lentz, a former chief deputy, said St. Tammany is a better place because of Laird.

“This community has lost a legend in law enforcement,” he said.

Both men praised Laird’s role as an early innovator in sharing intelligence and information through what became the Regional Organized Crime Information Center at a time when the Dixie Mafia was prevalent. He

was appointed to its executive board in 1987 and was elected chairman in 1989. Lentz said Laird was instrumental in the start of those efforts in the late 1970s and early 1980s when technology was not as sophisticated or widespread and law enforcement officials shared information on 3-inch by 5-inch index cards. Laird, he said, was especially helpful busting up groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Dixie Mafia. Laird was a Covington High graduate who was an avid lifelong support of the school’s athletic programs. He continued his education at Southeastern Louisiana University and attended the Louisiana State University’s school of Criminology and the LSU Law Enforcement Institute. When he was 29, he was chosen to attend the FBI National Academy, the first St. Tammany law enforcement officer to do so and the youngest member of his graduating class.

He was also the first voting deputy to be elected to the Louisiana Sheriff’s Pension Fund Board Laird is survived by his wife, Sue, his children, Rebecca Sue Laird, Wallace Bryant Laird Jr and Jonathan Brett Laird, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

Heather Simon studies her next Jenga move while daughter Hannah Simon watches.

Maeleigh Bean intends to dunk Axle Avery in Folsom, and considering the July 4 heat, a dunk isn’t bad idea.

PHOTOS BY JOSEPH TROMBATORE

Mayor Lance Willie grills burgers and dogs while Taw Avery and his son Chisel look on.

Daisy Rose Cotton enjoys some nachos as sister Lilly Belle Cotton leans in and smiles during Folsom’s Independence Day celebration.

Mia Keicher and Mia Hart try beating the heat in Pearl River with sno-balls. Lydia Grace and Isaac Davis share a chair waiting

McLendon

Visit the Northshore gets clean financial audit

BY KADEE KRIEGER

Contributing writer

Visit the Northshore staff reported to its board of commissioners the results of a financial audit report and gave them a taste of new Master Plan study findings that have been formulated in recent months.

During the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Board of Commissioners meeting June 30, auditor Ford duQuesnay, of Ericksen Krentel Certified Public Accounting and Consultants, which conducts the organization’s annual audit, praised Visit the Northshore for its clean audit and commendable financial record keeping. He praised Chief Financial Officer Devan Richoux and President & CEO Donna O’Daniels for the “clean and well-presented financial records” and for maintaining a close percentage between budgeted items and actual expenses. “The budget to actuals is almost to the tee, which is hard to do,” he said. Visit the Northshore is the destination marketing organization that operates to attract visitors to St. Tammany and generate tourism revenue.

O’Daniels told the board she has received the first draft of the 10-year Master Plan from the the group’s destination marketing consulting firm, MMGY, which led the study that will guide the future direction of tourism in the parish.

The $102,000 study, paid for from Visit the Northshore’s general fund, was created by MMGY after it collected data from hundreds of residents and community leaders.

She said the Master Plan steering committee will review the draft before officially releasing the report. But she offered the board a “sneak peek” into some of the plan recommendations, including creation a signature destination for the parish that highlights the area’s natural assets and local culture, increases accessibility and leverages sports events as an economic driver

“The great thing about this plan is that it has five years of implementation built into it. So, it’s not going to be a binder that sits on a shelf. It’s going to be a living, breathing plan that is reflected in all of our decisions and how we move forward. It is an exciting time,” she said.

Board Chair Patti Ellish agreed. “This is going to be fabulous for our region, and I look forward to seeing all the things that unfold in the future,” she said.

O’Daniels said the steering committee will complete its review this month, and she will present a Master Plan report to the board at its Aug. 25 meeting.

The steering committee is composed of local leaders representing a range of organizations throughout St. Tammany Parish and helped oversee the development of the plan.

Additional Visit the Northshore marketing campaigns on the near horizon include a “sip series” in conjunjuntion with this year’s “Float Awhile” theme, as well as a holiday promotion called “Glitz and Gallivant” that will last from Thanksgiving into Carnival 2027, said Kadtie Guasco, chief marketing officer.

The sip series will be a mostly social media campaign that includes a logo with animated bubbles that showcases drinks, from cocktails to coffee, and pairs with the upcoming Tammany Taste of Summer promotion. In addition, a collaboration is in the works with Chafunkta Brewing Co., for a Visit the Northshore branded beer

BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer

The biggest news at Jeanell Landwehr’s “retirement” party was that she wasn’t retiring.

“I don’t know where people got that idea. I love what I do and don’t intend to stop,” she said.

The invitation to the reception on June 26 in the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse invited guests to join in honoring Landwehr’s 64 years of service to the citizens of St. Tammany Normally, with that length of time on the job, it would be safe for guests to assume Landwehr was leaving her post. But they were wrong.

The impetus for the party came from Division G Judge Scott Gardner, soon to be retiring from the bench himself. He wanted to be sure that Landwehr’s service was recognized before he left, and he went as far as working with Parish President Mike Cooper to proclaim June 26 as Jeanell Raiford Landwehr

Appreciation Day

“Her lifelong commitment to public service is well known, and she has the greatest respect of the members of the judiciary here We all know there’s nobody like Jeanell,” Gardner said.

Landwehr shared a few memories from her start with

wanted to travel the world. After a while, I got a call from Judge Patricia Hedges. She warned me that the boys wanted me to come work for them,” Landwehr said. Hedges was speaking of several

parish government, compli-

ments of her mother

“I had gone to business school and been home for about a month when my mother told me to get up and get dressed She had talked with John Brewster, who was

clerk of court at that time, and I had a job at the Clerk of Court’s Office. The funny thing was I couldn’t be sworn in as a deputy clerk for some time because I wasn’t 21 yet,” she said.

Landwehr retired after 36

years in the Clerk of Court’s Office, but following a oneyear hiatus, she returned in 1999 as the jury coordinator in the 22nd Judicial District Court.

“When I retired from the Clerk of Court’s Office, I

Sheriff’s election set for Nov. 3

Parish Council opts for earliest possible date

BY ANDREW CANULETTE Staff writer

The St. Tammany Parish Council had little discussion last week before it acted to begin moving the parish beyond the stunning fall of one of the northshore’s most powerful political figures.

The council needed less than five minutes to adopt a resolution calling a special election for St. Tammany Parish sheriff on Nov 3. The council’s June 29 vote was 12-0, with council member Martha Cazaubon abstaining and member David Cougle absent.

The council announced the special meeting on June 25, a day after former Sheriff Randy Smith resigned from his post and pleaded guilty to a second-degree battery charge, a felony, after attacking a man in a steakhouse near Madisonville on May 29. The encounter and the ensuing charges against Smith effectively led to the end of his 40-year career in local law enforcement, including nearly a decade as sheriff. Smith agreed to enter a substance abuse program as part of a plea agreement he reached with prosecu-

BY KIM CHATELAIN

Contributing writer

In his first public appearance since being named interim St. Tammany Parish sheriff, Bret Ibert presented himself on June 30 as a calming influence for a law enforcement agency roiled by the sudden downfall of his former boss who pleaded guilty last month to charges of felony battery and misdemeanor disturbing-the-peace.

Addressing the media at the Sheriff’s Office complex on Brownswitch Road near Slidell, Ibert sought to cast his agency in a positive light despite the highly publicized conviction of former Sheriff Randy Smith. Ibert, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, pointed to the results of the June 27 tax referendum as evidence that the public still has confidence in the Sheriff’s Office. Voters soundly approved the 10-year renewal of a 4.31-mill tax that helps pay salaries and benefits for deputies.

“It demonstrates that even in a time of transition, even during a time of uncertainty, that citizens of this parish believe in their deputies and believe in the men and women who serve them,” Ibert said.

The interim sheriff, a Hammond native who has a criminal justice degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, emphasized a commitment to open communication and transparency during the transition,

tors from the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Should he meet all requirements of the plea, the charges against him would be reduced to a misdemeanor Following his resignation, Chief Deputy Bert Ibert was named acting sheriff. The only person to speak at the meeting was Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith, who told the council moving quickly to elect a new sheriff was in the best interest of not only St. Tammany, but surrounding parishes, as well.

“I felt like it was worth noting the size and influence that St Tammany Parish has in the world of (area) law enforcement,” Jason Smith said “The things that go on here have a bearing on things that go on outside (the parish). So selfishly, my agency will benefit from having this resolved as quickly as possible so we can have a relationship at the organizational level.”

Council President Cheryl Tanner said after the meeting that there was no discussion within the board to hold the election at a later date. Some observers closely following maneuvering of potential candidates to replace Randy Smith said there were some who wanted to see the race held next April, perhaps providing

more runway for potential candidates to mount campaigns.

The council “owed it citizens not to delay this,” Tanner said.

“We need to get a new sheriff in office, someone who can work out the problems,” she said. “There’s only a short time before someone is elected before they’ll have to qualify again next year And doing this now also saves the parish money.”

The special election later this year will be to fill the remainder of Smith’s term, which officially ends June 30, 2028. Candidates for the next four-year term as sheriff must qualify again in the summer of 2027 with yet another election following later that fall.

Dozens of races are scheduled for the Nov 3 ballot, and each agency involved foots some of the bill to hold the election. The parish would incur a greater cost if it were to schedule the special election for sheriff in spring 2027, when the ballot will be far less crowded.

Qualifying for the Nov 3 ballot will be held Aug. 5-7, and as many as six candidates have publicly expressed interest in running to complete Smith’s unfinished term.

A runoff, if necessary would take place Dec. 12.

while thanking the St Tammany Parish Council for quickly calling a special election to elect a permanent sheriff on Nov 3.

“Their efforts have provided a clear and orderly path forward for the citizens of St. Tammany Parish to select their next sheriff,” Ibert said of the council’s decision.

The day before Smith stepped down, his secondin-command — Jeff Boehm — abruptly resigned, creating a leadership vacuum at the top of the agency

Ibert described his multistep elevation from deputy chief to sheriff as quick and “very humbling.” Asked what it felt like to suddenly being referred to as sheriff, he said, “It takes a little getting used to.” In the sudden shakeup, George Cox, who joined the sheriff’s office in 2000 after starting his law enforce-

ment career in Lafayette, was promoted to chief deputy to serve as second-incommand. Dan Fleischman was moved up from major to deputy chief.

Ibert said he has no plans for other significant changes to the agency and has no intention of running for the post this fall.

“My purpose remains exactly where it should be leading this agency through a smooth and successful transition and ensuring that the next administration inherits a sheriff’s office that is strong, stable and positioned for continued success,” he said, later adding that he has never had a desire to hold political office.

Ibert said he believes voters will have an opportunity to choose from a “full field of candidates” in the Nov 3 election. He said he does not plan to issue an endorsement.

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sheriff.

“Daniel and I have always worked closely together We started at the same time at the police department and we just knew that we have a cohesive team and we’re going to continue that,” Williams said.

Williams also said he has been in touch with interim St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Bret Ibert, who was named sheriff after a dramatic shake-up at the top of the department last week when Sheriff Randy Smith and his second-in-command both resigned. Smith resigned after pleading guilty to beating a parish resident at a steakhouse near Madisonville in May

“My primary function is the city of Slidell, but Bret Ibert, the sheriff, has already reached out to me and he wants to form a more cohesive team than what we’ve had in the past,” Williams said.

The May election also featured races for two at-large seats and five district seats on the nine-person Slidell City Council.

On inauguration day, some of the city council members gave speeches about America’s history and promise, in a nod to the country’s 250th anniversary just a few days away

Newly elected at-large Council Member Leslie Denham encouraged the crowd to recognize the long history of activism and political work that led to people of color and women having the right to vote, including through the passage of the 15th and 19th amendments.

“When we embrace our differences, we not only get delicious food and great music, but more importantly, we build solid communities and life experiences that drive our decisions and vote for the entire community rather than self-serving policies,” Denham said.

“I am thankful, very thankful, to live in a city

that understands that community is bigger than race, gender, class, or political affiliation,” she said. At the end of the ceremony, the recently sworn-in officials were escorted by their spouses and family members down the center aisle of the auditorium, as fans and supporters clapped and cheered, and local musician and former school principal Bobby Ohler sang “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood. Besides Denham, others returning to the council for new four-year terms include Megan Haggerty in District C, Nick DiSanti in District D, and Trey Brownfield in District F. Denham previously represented District A on the Slidell City Council. Five people were sworn in for their first terms on the board. They are at-large council member Tommy Abney, District A’s Landon Washington,

PHOTOS BY GRANT THERKILDSEN

Slidell Police Chief Tommy Williams is sworn in at the Slidell Auditorium on July 1 by Judge Vince Lobello.

Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal gives his inaugural address at the Slidell Auditorium on July 1.

At-large Slidell City Council member Leslie Denham, right, was sworn in by Angela WhiteBazile, left, at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on July 1.

STAFF PHOTO BY WILLIE SWETT

Ibert vows ‘smooth’ transition after Smith’s resignation

PHOTO BY KIM CHATELAIN

Interim St Tammany Parish Sheriff Bret Ibert addresses the media June 30 at the agency’s administrative headquarters near Slidell. New Chief Deputy George Cox is at left

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Artist Victoria Brand holds the original artwork will

and Lagniappe poster

Vintage painting transformed into White Linen Night poster

Staff report

A stylized watercolor titled “Vintage Soda Shop” by local painter Victoria Brand has been selected as the official poster art for this year’s ninth White Linen and Lagniappe in Slidell.

Brand’s original artwork will be featured on promotional materials for this year’s event Aug. 8 in Olde Towne, and she will be on hand that evening to sell signed copies of the poster

“Congratulations to Victoria on this well-deserved recognition,” said Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal. “She is an incredibly talented artist whose work beautifully captures the spirit and character of our community I love that events like White Linen and Lagniappe give us the opportunity to showcase and promote the amazing local artists who make Slidell such a special place.” Originally raised in Metairie, Brand relocated to Slidell after Hurricane Katrina and has since become an active part of the local arts community

Brand discovered her passion for art at just 9 years old and began teaching herself watercolor techniques in her early twenties. Her artistic journey has been deeply shaped by her faith, which she says continues to inspire her art Working primarily in watercolor and acrylic, she often explores themes of hope, reflection and connection through expressive visual storytelling.

An active member of the Slidell Art League, Brand regularly participates in local exhibitions, and her work has been featured throughout the region.

The celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will allow residents and visitors to see local artwork while shopping at antique and boutique stores, listening to live music and enjoying hot food and cold drinks in Olde Towne. Admission is free.

For more information, call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

Summertime at Covington’s Art House

BY SARAH BONNETTE

Contributing writer

It was because of teaching that artist Jane Hill discovered her love of clay “It’s very natural for what goes on in a classroom situation to feed one’s own personal work and vice versa,” says Hill, a retired Talented Arts Program teacher who holds a master’s degree in painting “I got into ceramics because I had to teach it. When I got my hands in clay I realized that the twodimensional work I was doing at the time needed to be a sculptural form.”

For artist and arts educator Gerald Ancar, helping students in his art classes at St. Paul’s School “sometimes fuels my work, and I work alongside them,” he says of smaller pieces he tries to complete in one day “I have started big pieces in our studio space just to show them the artistic process.”

His body of work — a visual Rolodex of his day-to-day observations — includes oil-on-canvas paintings, prints partly inspired by his studies in China, and mixed media works that combine prints on maps and found objects. Each piece explores Ancar’s Creole roots and his Eurocentric studies.

Hanging artwork in the St. Tammany Art Association’s Members Gallery and applying to its annual Summer Show helps Ancar have critical conversations about art outside of the classroom.

“I’m around art all day, seven days a week. Some of the students give me great academic discourse when it comes to talking about their work and conceptualizing it,” he said. But it’s nice to be around other adult artists.”

There will be lots to talk about when The Summer Show, one of the area’s most diverse exhibitions of contemporary art, opens July 11 in the Miriam Barranger Gallery at STAA’s Art House.

“The Summer Show has always been one of my favorite exhibitions. For 56 years, it has connected our community with remarkable artistic talent and introduced audiences to contemporary art from across the country,” said Cindy Pulling, the exhibition’s chair

Officially titled the Annual National Juried Artists Exhibition, it provides emerging and established artists ages 18 and up with the opportunity to submit up to three pieces each one must be an original created within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the St. Tammany Art Association — for consideration. The selected winners will get $3,500 in cash prizes, including $2,000 for the Best of Show Miriam Barranger Award.

This year’s show brought 296 entries from 107 artists in 13 states. Of those, 38 pieces were selected by juror MaPó Kinnord, a contemporary ceramic art-

WHAT: 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition presented by the St.Tammany Art Association

WHEN: July 11 to Sept. 12, with an opening reception and a closing reception on those two dates each from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: STAA’s Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington HOW MUCH: Free. Regular hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MORE: Visit www.sttammany.art, follow @sttammany.art on Instagram, or email info@sttammany.art/.

ist who serves as the department head and an associate professor of art at Xavier University of Louisiana.

“It was a lot tougher than I thought it would be because there were so many works to consider,” Kinnord said of the jurying process. “You want the work to have a compelling narrative as well as risk-taking aesthetics. There were a lot of people who had amazing technical abilities to illustrate images, and there are some that are included in the show. But at some point, you have to balance a work that is not as technically conventional, but has a lot more of a compelling narrative.”

Among the selected artworks is Hill’s “Vessel,” inspired by her interest in “organic form, in notions of fluidity and movement, and in how energy can kind of animate matter,” she

Jane Hill’s ‘Vessel’ is one 38 pieces — out of 296 entries from 13 states — selected for exhibition in The Summer Show: A National Juried Exhibition.

says of the large functional ceramic form she created with red clay coils and a surface technique called terra sigillata.

“It’s my most successful experiment to date with that surface application, which is one of the reasons I entered it,” she says.

There’s also “Release,” an acrylic painting by Kim Howes Zabbia, a retired arts educator and author of two books on painting While she says that “none of my work is preplanned; instead, you put the paint down and let it talk to you,” “Release” started as a painting of flowers. When she flipped the canvas, the images of birds she saw were more appealing. “I’d rather do a lesson plan than a painting,” she said. “But you just have to go in that studio and make stuff. You can’t wait to be inspired because there’s no such thing. You don’t have to be in the mood to do it. Because it’s work, that’s why they call it a work of art.”

Atrium Gallery welcomes a Covington artist and students

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The Atrium Gallery near Covington will hold an artists’ reception and exhibition opening July 11 for the work of Columbia Street Academy and Gallery owner/ teacher/fine artist Ryan Perea and his students. The reception takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend in the gallery located on the Christwood residential community campus. The heart of the academy in downtown Covington is the teaching studio model where, under Ryan’s guidance, students work on whatever draws and inspires them, producing the wide variety of subjects and styles so evident in the new exhibit.

Perea says he tries to offer his students the classical technique

he learned, while maintaining a relaxed and positive environment in the academy, a place where people come to grow, to create and genuinely to enjoy the process. The result is intended to be a studio that takes the craft seriously without taking itself too seriously, he says. And unlike a traditional academic institution, there is no fixed curriculum, no prerequisites, and no expectation that students arrive with any particular skill level.

“Most of my students are retirees who are just looking to enjoy life through their art,” he said. “I want to cater to that mindset.”

Perea received his classical training at Teaching Studios of Art and the storied Art Students League of New York and the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art. Dur-

ing his training, Perea grounded himself in rigorous technique and time-honored approach to the vi-

sual technique that he shares with his students.

After returning to Louisiana in 2011, Perea continued to paint before finding his calling as an educator and spending seven years teaching at Northshore High School in Slidell. During that same period, he began teaching adult classes alongside Gretchen Armbruster, a beloved figure in the local arts community, at her studio in downtown Covington. When Gretchen retired in 2024, Ryan stepped in to carry the school forward — rebranding it as the Columbia Street Academy of Art & Gallery

Perea lives in Covington with wife Heather and daughter Harper, and outside the studio, he is a devoted singer-songwriter and sports fan.

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JUST SIT RIGHT BACK:

Playmakers Theater closes out its season with “Gilligan’s Island” July 11-26 near Covington. This family-friendly musical version of the ever-popular, iconic ’60s TV comedy show tells the tale everybody loves to hear.

Shipwrecked on a remote island, seven castaways build huts and explore their surroundings. They discover strange hieroglyphics in a spooky cave that speak of an ancient legend; they endure rough weather; Gilligan foils the best-laid of the castaways’ rescue plans; romance develops; the castaways have an out-of-this-world encounter, and more. Fun, wacky and entertaining with 18 original songs.

Produced by Liz Zelenka; directed by Derek Thrush; technical director Anna/Van Turner; and musical director Shawn Patterson. Leads include Shane Carter, Vince Boston Derek Thrush, Tiffany Mortillaro, Christian Gray, Aisha Sofia Johnson and Sal Mortillaro. See it at 19106

Playmakers Road.

SATURDAY NIGHT: It’s another Comedy Night at 30 by Ninety Theatre in Old Mandeville on July 11 featuring nationally touring headliner Andy Beningo with special guest Des Mulrooney. Tickets for the 7 p.m. standup show are $32. Beningo is known for his clean, relatable “everyman” style of comedy who finds humor in the everyday. Opening for him will be the up-and-coming Mulrooney, only 25, and already a regular at Chicago’s legendary Zanies Comedy Club, and in 2026, he filmed his first widely streamed Drybar Comedy special.

PIRATES: Moonlight Productions will present the “Pirates of Penzance” July 10-12 & 17-19 on the North Star Theatre stage, 347 Girod St., in Mandeville. This was Gilbert & Sullivan’s only opera to officially premiere in the U.S., opening on Broadway Dec. 31, 1879, as an immediate smash. It’s a rollicking tale of duty, love and delightfully misplaced loyalty follows the adventures of Frederic, a young man who finds himself entangled with a band of soft-hearted pirates, a troop of determined maidens, and a very persistent majorgeneral. Directed by James Sayles. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adult tickets $33.42 and student seats are $28.22, all inclusive. Get them at northstartheatre.org/.

THE LAND OF SEUSS: A musical perfect for the whole family, ‘Seussical Jr.’ will take its audience into the world of Dr. Seuss to visit a family of beloved characters from

July 17-26 at the Cutting Edge Center of the Arts, 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Go with The Cat in the Hat into The Jungle of Nool to meet Horton, the kind-hearted elephant; Gertrude McFuzz; Lazy Mayzie la Bird; and JoJo, a Who child reprimanded for thinking too many ‘thinks.’ Horton tries to convince the other animals of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Tickets $28-$45 at cuttingedgetheater.com/.

MUSIC

LISTEN: Nashville-based singer, songwriter and storyteller Katie Boeck will bring her emotionally resonant music to the Harbor Center’s Listening Room on July 14, an intimate, bohemian-styled space that hosts monthly shows by mostly acoustic touring artists. Boeck’s music rests at the intersection of contemporary folk, Americana and soul. A 2023 Kerrville New Folk winner and two-time Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase finalist, Boeck is gaining recognition as a standout voice in the independent folk scene. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; music 7 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. at 100 Harbor Blvd. in Slidell. Tickets at eventbrite.com/.

BEGINNER’S BLUEGRASS: Free Slow Jam on July 13 (every second Monday) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pavilion in Abita Springs at 22049 Main St. Bring a chair for yourself. Free session welcomes musicians new to jamming and playing with others, as well as those who want to practice playing at a slower tempo. Get more session details at nstms.org/.

IRISH: There’s a traditional Irish session on July 16 (every third Thursday) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the back room of Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly St Musicians and musiclovers to play and sing favorite pieces of Celtic music. Visit thesession.org/tunes to find music catalog or go to nstms.org for details.

FUNDRAISERS

BEAN TEAMS: St. Tammany’s annual dueling red beans and rice fundraisers to benefit the United Way of Southeast Louisiana takes place soon, so get ready to buy $10 lunches for the family, all your friends or your colleagues at work. The first red beans and rice sale on behalf of the western section of the parish takes place July 27 in the Briggs Assembly Center on St. Paul’s campus in Covington, and on Aug. 3, the eastern team will prepare and sell their lunches in Slidell Auditorium. This good-natured (serious) competition kicks off the United Way campaign season in St. Tammany, and funds raised this year will support suicide prevention programs, mental health services, and other local United Way programs. Sponsorships for the east or west team are available by contacting Jamie Clark at jamiec@unitedwaysela.org or (504) 827-6894. GO BANANAS: American Legion Post 16 in Covington will hold its sixth annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration on Aug 22, with profits from the sale of old-fashioned banana splits and ice cream sundaes donated to the Northshore Food Bank. Volunteers

are needed to help. Call (985) 3343036 or (985) 892-0677 to discuss or sign up.

COMMUNITY GUMBO

STROLLING: Get out the flip-flops and little umbrellas because the ninth annual Kokomo Stroll is about to roll at the Covington Trailhead. Crowds celebrating summer are expected to stroll along celebrating summer July 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with special drinks, live music and yummy bites. The stroll happens rain or shine. Tickets are $45 at gocovington.org/event/kokomostroll-2026/. FREE DAY: Pelican Park will hold a free Day in the Park Festival July 11 starting at noon at 63350 Pelican Drive, near Mandeville. There will be hands-on workshops, giveaways, and a car show; vendors offering food, beverages and art; plus a DJ and live music. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be an EDM after-party from The Groves stage. Come out and celebrate the power of parks!

FOLSOM: Folsom Recreation District No. 12/Magnolia Park hosts its 2026 Community Expo July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a free family event with more than 40 vendors. Free sports physicals for student-

athletes offered on-site, as well as mammogram screenings, lung screenings (which must be scheduled), hearing tests and a blood drive. Food truck on site at the 13296 La. 40 park. For more, contact Lisa Peacock at Lpeacock.rd12@gmail. com; call (985) 796 5045; or go online to magnoliaparkfolsom.com/.

FEDS: Slidell Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal

Nena Alderman as JoJo in ‘Seussical Jr.’

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program to four state championships.

Northlake Christian boys’ soccer coach Nick Chetta steps down after two-plus decades to focus on new role

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

One could see it in Nick Chetta’s eyes as he began to answer a question on Feb. 25.

The longtime Northlake Christian boys’ soccer coach had just won his fourth state title with the Wolverines.

And he took a moment to gather himself as he thought about what his 20plus years at Northlake meant to him

“It’s been a long road for me. It’s been like 22 years at Northlake, and I took over a program that won two games before I got there. People said that things couldn’t be done, and God is good,” Chetta said

“I don’t know how much longer I’ll coach, so for me, it was just ‘embrace the moment, embrace the day’ because God is good and he gave us this opportunity. I’m thankful for that And I just love those kids.”

Chetta is embracing a new beginning this summer after stepping down as soccer coach and athletic director to focus on his new position at NCS — associate head of school.

“I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I still love the game, but all the details and the late nights take a toll. If I do something, I put my whole self into it. And I’ve been neglecting my

“I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I still love the game, but all the details and the late nights take a toll. If I do something, I put my whole self into it. And I’ve been neglecting my family, in my opinion, for I don’t know how many years, so it was just time. It was a tough decision.”

NICK CHETTA, on making transition from Northlake boys’ soccer coach to associate head of school

family, in my opinion, for I don’t know how many years, so it was just time. It was a tough decision,” Chetta said.

“I owe it to the school to put everything I have into the new position.”

Chatta, 45, has definitely put his heart into the school’s soccer programs. Last season, he guided the Wolverines to the school’s fourth state title with a 20-4-3 record. Northlake

finished the season on a 15-match unbeaten streak, including outscoring its opponents 15-3 in the postseason.

But the father of four said he knew it was time to turn the page on his coaching days. He also stepped down from coaching at Mandeville Soccer Club

Farmer sports section named second-best in state

in Game 3 of a secondround

playoff that clinched

ries for the Panthers. The Farmer also received honorable mention in the sports photography open class division. Each entry consists of two photos. The Farmers’ entry was a photo of St. Paul’s Brady Pierson and Salmen’s BJ Matthews battling for a loose ball during a basketball game in the Smoothie King Center and a photo of Mandeville’s Emma Cate Dobie competing in the 100-yard breaststroke. The awards were presented on June 28 in Natchitoches.

this year

“I almost did this a few years ago when I thought the players coming through needed a little bit different guidance,” Chetta said. “It wasn’t that we won; it was just the culmination of all the hard work. These boys were special, and this coaching staff was special. I would say that with about seven weeks left in the season, I told (my assistant coaches) Steve (Tujague) and Mason (Morise) that I was considering moving on. They understood but said that I should think it through. In the end, it was a great way to step away.”

The St. Paul’s alumnus ends his high school coaching career with a 553-14639 record. He coached both the boys and girls programs at NCS during more than two decades at the Covington-area school.

“It’s been an unbelievable journey that God has blessed me with, but I’m not just soccer,” Chetta said. “I think I’m a dad first. For me, I want to spend more time with my family For this next chapter, it’s about school and being there for my family.”

Since stepping away from coaching, Chetta said he has enjoyed coming home at 3:30 p.m. and playing with his

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Hannan-based Arena Title Company coach

Cass Hargis set a simple goal for his baseball team this summer — keep improving.

“This summer was big because it was going into Year 2 of what we’re trying to do and the way we are trying to play,” Hargis said. “It wasn’t always perfect, and we’re trying to get better at it, but they understand it now This was a really productive summer.”

So the Hawks went to work and started seeing results as they reached the four-team postseason of the 17-team Crescent City Sports Prep Baseball Summer League. First came a semifinal battle with Mandeville-based Gulf Coast Lending Services that resulted in a 4-3 Hawks’ win.

A victory against a larger program had Arena Title dreaming of a league title as they took on the back-to-back defending champion Brother Martin-based K’s for Kids at John Ryan Stadium on June 30.

The Hawks struck first after Chase Romano opened the game with an infield single and later scored on a double play grounder, but it was all Crusaders from there en route to an 8-1 victory

“This doesn’t invalidate, or if we had won it, it wouldn’t validate what we were able to do this summer,” Hargis said. “We had two objectives this summer as a team. We needed to learn how to win in competitive environments and learn what it takes to win those types of games.

“The other thing that we needed to do — this was probably even more important was to reestablish the foundation that we built the program on. We needed to do that. It was a good summer It doesn’t guarantee anything when February 26 rolls around, but now, we have experience playing in competitive environments.”

The Hawks hung with the Crusaders (9-2) offensively, as both teams had eight hits, but a five-run second inning allowed the now threetime league champions to pull away Romero, Hunter Lay and Carson Massey had two hits each for Arena Title (9-3-1), while Nathan Macheca and Cade McHughes recorded the other hits.

To advance to the final, the Hawks used a combination of timely hitting and defense, along with an impressive three-inning relief appearance from Jacob Goubert, to knock off Gulf Coast Lending Services on June 29.

“Knowing that I have a good defense behind me, I know that all I have to do is throw it over the plate and they’re going to make plays behind me,” Goubert said. “Even though it’s not what I normally do because I’m a starter, I

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Bayou Lacombe Cardinals fall in NLFA title game for third straight season

BY MIKE PERVEL Contributing writer

The Bayou Lacombe Cardinals minor league football team had its perfect season end, suffering a gut-wrenching 24-18 loss to the Mississippi Mayhem in the Next Level Football Alliance championship game on June 27 in Terry, Mississippi. The Cardinals (9-1) made their third consecutive appearance in the NLFA championship game, falling short once again in a nipand-tuck game. Entering the championship game, the Cardinals’ defense had only allowed 61 total points,

including a 19-6 South championship game victory over the Pensacola Panthers. Cardinals’ signal caller, Jervious “Jerv” Epherson, a 2010 Northshore High graduate, was honored before the championship game as the NLFA Most Valuable Player Epherson threw for 1,722 yards with 20 TD passes and five interceptions during the regular season. “Being named league MVP is an amazing honor, especially since there are so many talented players around the league in both conferences. It’s a great honor,

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Northlake Christian coach Nick Chetta guided the Wolverines boys’ soccer

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Hannan-based Arena Title Company’s Carson Massey celebrates a double on June 29.

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER THAGGARD Bayou Lacombe QB Jervious ‘Jerv’ Epherson looks to throw the ball downfield on June 27. Halm

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Lakeshore, Mandeville teams take losses in stride at summer league semifinal

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

The results were not what either team wanted Mandeville-based Gulf Coast Lending Services and Lakeshorebased Messina’s Catering both fell in the semifinals of the Crescent City Sports Prep Baseball Summer League at John Ryan Stadium on June 29. But those semifinal scorelines don’t sum up the summer for either squad.

The Titans ran into a buzzsaw on the mound in the form of 6-foot-2 junior Chance Pecoraro, who struck out 12 to throw a no-hitter as Brother Martin-based K’s for Kids earned a 10-0 victory in six innings.

“He was commanding the fastball,” Messina’s coach Jacob Seward said “He had a lot of velo on it, and that was probably the most velo we have seen since the prep season. He did a good job of attacking our hitters, and unfortunately, we couldn’t make an adjustment on the fastball.”

Pecoraro consistently threw his fastball at 88 to 91 miles per hour and allowed just two walks in 82 pitches. Eli Galiano and Jackson Schemmel both drew those walks

Hannanbased Arena Title Company’s Jacob Goubert pitched three innings of relief to earn a save on June 29.

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for the Titans (6-3) Seward chalked the semifinal defeat up to one final learning experience before the end of summer baseball.

“We tell our guys at the beginning of June that this is a development period,” Seward said. “It’s a period of trying to grow as a team. I think overall we did a pretty good job of that. We got in a lot of games, and in most of them, we competed the right way I think some of our guys got a little more comfortable. Overall, it was a success.”

It was also the end of a long baseball season after the Titans made a run to the Division II nonselect semifinals during the prep season. Seward said his final words to his players were, “It’s time to relax and recover.”

Lakeshore used a developmental approach throughout the summer, especially on the infield, where the Titans are looking to find some new starters.

“I think we rotated our guys a lot, and everyone sort of handled their positions well,” Seward said.

Seward credited incoming first baseman Barret Bachemin, who will also see some time at third, and Chase Parent for their development. One place the Titans have

a lot of experience is on the bump, where three starters — Alex Duvieilh, Brennan Triche and Galiano return.

Seward added that Bachemin, Connor Welsh and Parent also performed well out of the bullpen during the summer For Mandeville-based Gulf Coast Lending Services, their defeat was a product of missed opportunities at the plate as Hannan-based Arena Title Company held on for a 4-3 victory

The Skippers stranded eight runners, including the game-tying run at second in the seventh. That fact was not lost on coach Brady Benoit.

“There are no little things, and that’s what is annoying to me at this point,” he said. “Hannan did a good job today and had the right approach. To me, today was completely on the offense. We had several opportunities with runners at second or third and less than two outs, and we’re trying to pull balls, or we’re taking pitches on the outer half. Just zero approach to executing what the team needed in that moment and that was very frustrating.”

Hannan made the Skippers (7-3-1) pay defensively as well by turning two inning-ending double plays.

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but I wouldn’t hesitate to give it up for a league championship It’s really frustrating falling short three straight years,” Epherson said.

“We always play well during the regular season and the playoffs, but we can’t seem to get it done in the championship game and that continues to be extremely frustrating for the entire team.”

Epherson said the Cardinals left too many potential big plays on the table, failing to convert on several scoring opportunities

“We moved the ball well, but we had three crucial illegal man downfield penalties called, which killed us, taking away some long positive plays. Those critical calls didn’t help our cause at all, stopping our momentum and putting us in tough yardage situations,” he said.

In the championship game, Epherson tossed three TD passes but was also picked off three times, two coming on deflected passes.

Cardinals’ second-year head coach EJ Walls said the championship game came down to a few key plays.

“I’m extremely proud of our team and what they accomplished getting to another league championship game. It boiled down to some unfortunate missed offensive scoring opportunities and three big penalties Those flags took us out of a great offensive rhythm and excellent field position, changing the momentum of the game,” Walls said.

The Mayhem struck first on the game’s opening possession with Adrian “Bobo” Moore hitting Rotavious Thurmond on a 58-yard TD pass to take a 6-0 lead.

Epherson had the answer on the Cardinals’ initial possession, hook-

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5-year-old son, Cole, until dinner time. Chetta also has two 16-yearold daughters, Téa and Avery, and incoming college freshman Ariana (18), all who will receive more of his attention.

“I’m so excited to be able to be with my family so much more,” Chetta said. “At some point, it’s going to hit me, and I’ll miss (coaching) a little bit. But right now I’m just enjoying (family) so much because so much of me has been focused on soccer Now, I get to go home and be with my family at a normal time.” When Chetta came to Northlake

Benoit said the summer overall was a success.

“We saw a lot of good things this summer We have a few positions up in the air, and honestly, one of them I think is answered, and one of them has a big question mark because I didn’t see what I needed to see,” he said.

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know my teammates had my back. This is awesome. This is a great group of guys, so I think we should get used to doing this. We all just work really well together.”

Goubert started the game at first base and belted a two-run double in the bottom of the first for a 2-0 lead. He then came on in relief in the top of the fifth and pitched the final three innings for

“Overall, I think we threw the ball exceptionally well all summer We found some young guys who are going to step into some big roles for us. Defensively, we need to clean up a little bit. I think we’ll be okay offensively but we have to understand what the situation is and be able to execute.”

the save. He had to work around trouble in each frame, including a clutch 1-6-3 double play to end the sixth inning and preserve the one-run lead. The Hawks worked around trouble all game as the Skippers got on the board in the third inning with a bases-loaded walk to Carter Winchester but starting pitcher Cade McHughes limited the damage to just one run. Ryker Falcon’s two-out RBI single in the fourth pulled the Skippers to within one, but Macheca belted an RBI single that scored Lincoln Foster in the bottom of the fifth

ing up with Daylan Converse on a 13-yard TD toss to tie the game

The teams combined for seven touchdowns, but neither converted any of their two-point attempts.

With the score tied at 6-6, Cardinals’ defensive end Jacob Dobraska forced a fumble that was recovered by Ted Conrad. It was the first of three Mayhem turnovers, including interceptions by Corey Turner and Jaylan Wilson.

Bayou Lacombe took advantage of the fumble as Epherson connected with Xavier Chatman for a TD and a 12-6 first-quarter lead.

The Mayhem answered after an interception as Moore found Thurmond for his second TD catch from two yards out to tie the game at 12. Mississippi regained the lead

23 years ago, he was a nonfaculty coach. About two and a half years later he became a history teacher at the school. It’s just one of many job titles he’s held through the years.

“Northlake has really taken care of me and mentored me,” Chetta said. “Now I’m one of the most experienced people on that campus, being that it is my 23rd year It’s funny how God has plans I never thought I would be the wise one on campus or the one with the most years. Northlake has given me so many opportunities, so I’m excited to have (just) one thing on my plate.” Assistant coach and alumnus Mason Morise will take over the boys’ program, while Hannah Duckworth will take over the high school athletic director position.

on a one-yard run by Moore to take an 18-12 halftime lead.

Bayou Lacombe didn’t go away quietly as Epherson connected with Converse for his second TD catch to tie the game at 18 just four minutes into the third quarter

Both defenses took over, stopping their opponents for the remainder of the third period and most of the fourth quarter

The Mayhem found a late offensive spark when they needed to have it, delivering the gamewinning drive as Moore’s 20-yard tackle-breaking TD run with 3:54 left set the final score.

Bayou Lacombe had one last chance to get back in it, and initially it looked promising as the Cardinals drove down to the

Mayhem 15-yard line following a roughing the passer call. Unfortunately, that’s where the comeback bid ended.

The Mayhem defense sacked Epherson on first down, setting up second-and-20. Following an incompletion, a low snap caused another sack, placing the ball all the way back to the 44-yard line.

The Cardinals’ final offensive play resulted in another sack with just 48 seconds remaining, securing the league title for the Mayhem.

Mississippi Mayhem first-year head coach and part-owner, Nick Blackman, talked about the struggle to get it done after winning four previous league championships with the Mississippi Dynasty

“This was my toughest team

The league, which had 17 teams in 2026, consists of players with remaining eligibility at their schools. In each of the first four seasons of the CCSL, the league champion has gone on either to win a state championship or finish as runner-up the next spring.

for the Hawks’ final run. With five starters returning from last season’s team, Hargis said he’s excited about the Hawks’ prospects in 2027.

“The best part about the summer was that there wasn’t one guy who went off and carried us,” Hargis said. “It literally was everybody We hit about .300 as a team We walked more than we struck out It really was a collective effort, and that’s how we’re going to have to win in the spring. We have good baseball players, but it’s going to take everyone to be successful.”

championship of them all,” Blackman said. “It took a lot of long nights and hard intense coaching to get this team to the finish line. I figured it would be a competitive, physical game because the Cardinals are always prepared.”

The Mayhem (7-2) defeated the Arkansas Punishers 14-12 on the road to win the Northern Division championship.

“We were a focused team with some former Dynasty veteran members. We had a bunch of new, young people step up. They were hungry and very eager to win it,” Blackman said.

Bayou Lacombe executive director Gerrin Narcisse, a founding member of the team along with Blaine Bond and Art Lewis, said the Cardinals will take a month off before preparing for the 2027 season.

“Emotions were high, and we’ll take some time to let the dust settle, following the difficult loss, so we’ll focus on trying to finish off what we haven’t been able to accomplish the past three seasons, following three productive Southern Division championships. We’ll assess who will be returning and what roster spots we may have to fill entering next season,” Narcisse said.

“We’ll remain focused as an organization and reassess things, handling some tough emotions, seeing what shakes out for next season. What the Cardinals do in the community is more than just about winning. Our Community Outreach Program is what we are focused on.”

For the past 11 years, the Bayou Lacombe Cardinals have held their annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Aug. 1 and 2 at the Lacombe Recreation Center, distributing 750 school bags to St. Tammany Parish school students, along with free food, haircuts and shoes to the community’s youth.

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St. Paul’s honored its coaches and athletes during its annual athletic awards ceremony at the Gene Bennett Sports Complex. Wolves’ athletic director Sam Francis began the major athletic awards program with a recap of the 2025-26 sports seasons, noting that hundreds of students participated in at least one sport. Several members of the Class of 2026 were honored with the traditional athletic awards. Nate Canizaro and Kyle Olsen earned the C.L. Marcotte Award, which is presented to the seniors who best

exemplify the qualities of a scholar athlete. The Eddie Polk Memorial Award recognizes the senior athlete whose dedication exemplifies sportsmanship and commitment to the ideals of a Lasallian athlete The award was presented to two recipients: Everett Enk and Lane Hamaker Cody Corales earned the Jimmy Dunn Memorial Award, which is presented to the senior who best exemplifies the qualities of an allaround

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Bayou Lacombe receiver Xavier Chatman makes a leaping grab on June 27.

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Lakeshore-based Messina’s Catering infielder J.J Velthouse throws to first for the out on June 29.

ThefollowingresolutionwasofferedbyJamesBraudandsecondedbyTammyLamy: RESOLUTION Ar olutio uthorizingthe in ingofdebtand is of Twenty-FiveMillionDollars ($25,000,000) of GeneralObligation School Bonds,S ies2026, of St.T ny Parish Wide School District No.12ofthe Parish of St.Tammany, StateofLouisiana; prescribingtheform,termsandconditionsofsaidBonds;designatingthe date,denominationand place of paymentofsaidBonds; providing forthe paymentthereof in principaland interest;and providingforothermattersinconnectiontherewith BE IT RESOLVED by theP ishSchool Bo dofthe Parish of St.T ny, Stat fLouisi a, actingasthe gove ingauthority of St.T ny Parish Wide School DistrictNo.12oftheParishofSt.Tammany,StateofLouisiana,that:

SECTION1.Definitions.Asusedherein, thefollowing termsshall have the followingmeanings,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires:

"Act means, collectively, Article VI,Section33ofthe Constitutionofthe State of Louisianaof1974, Part II of Chapter4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of theLouisianaRevised Statutesof1950,asamended,andotherconstitutionalandstatutoryauthority.

"Agreement" meansthe agreementtobeentered into betweenthe Issuer andthe PayingAgentpursuanttothisResolution.

"Bond" meansany Bonds of theIssuer authorized to be issued by this Re lution, whetherinitiallydeliv ed is ed in ch ge for, upon tr sf of,orinlie f anyBondpreviouslyissued

"BondRegister" meansthe recordskeptbythe Paying Agentatits principal corporateoffice in whichregistrationofthe Bonds andtransfers of theBonds shallbemadeas providedherein.

"B ds sthe Is 's Ge lObligationSchool Bonds,S ies2026, authorized by this Resolutioninthe totalaggregateprincipal amount of Twenty-FiveMillion Dolla ($25,000,000)

"Code"meanstheInternalRevenueCodeof1986,asamended.

chargedasumsufficienttocoversuchBeneficialOwner'sallocableshareofanytax,feeorother governmentalchargethatmaybeimposedinrelationthereto Bond

name

arerequiredtobedelivered

BeneficialOwnerunderthefollowingcircumstances: (a)DTC dete ines to discontinue providing its servicewith respect to the Bonds.S ha dete inatio ay be de at ytime by giving 20 days'notic totheIssuerandthePayingAgentanddischargingitsresponsibilitieswithrespect theretounderapplicablelaw;or

(b)The Issuer determines that continuation of thesystemofbook-entrytransfer through DTC(or asuccessorsecuritiesdepository) is notinthe best interestsof theIssuerand/ortheBeneficialOwners.

TheI dthe Paying Ag twillr gnizeDTC its in th Bondholderf allp po s,includingnotic dvoting.

Neither theIssuer or thePayingAgent areresponsible forthe performance by DTCofany of its obligations,including, without limitation, thepayment of moneys receivedby DTC, theforwardingofnotices received by DTCorthe giving of anyconsentorproxy in lieu of consent.

SECTION14. Severability;ApplicationofSubsequently Enacted Laws.In caseany one or more of theprovisions of this Resolution or of theBonds shallfor anyreason be held to be illegalorinvalid,suchillegality

whichwouldnot otherwisebevalid or legalshallbedeemedtoapplytothisResolutionandtotheBonds

SECTION15. RecitalofRegularity.ThisGoverningAuthority

"Executive Officers" means, collectively, thePresident andthe Secretaryofthe GoverningAuthority dedicated to thepayment thereofbythisResolution, or reducethe percentage of theOwners requiredtoconsenttoany material modificationoramendmentofthisResolution, without the consentofalloftheOwnersoftheBonds

Gove ingAuthority me sthe Parish School Bo dofthe Parish of St Tammany,StateofLouisiana.

"Government Securities meansdirectobligations of,orobligations the principalofand interest on whichare unconditionally guaranteed by theUnitedStatesof America, whichare non-callableprior to theirmaturity,may be UnitedStatesTreasury obligationssuchastheStateandLocalGovernmentSeriesandmaybeinbook-entryform.

"InterestPaymentDate" meansMarch 1and September1 of eachyear commencingMarch1,2027.

"Issuer"me sSt.Ta yP ishWideSchoolDistrictNo.12oftheP ishof St.Tammany,StateofLouisiana.

"Outstanding when used with respect to Bonds means, as of thedateof determination,allBondstheretoforeissuedanddeliveredunderthisResolution,except:

1. Bonds theretoforecanceled by thePayingAgent or deliveredtothe Paying Agentforcancellation;

2. Bonds forwhich paymentorredemptionsufficientfunds have been theretoforedeposited in trustfor theownersofsuchBonds,providedthatif ch Bonds etob ed ed,i able notic fs hred ptionh beendulygivenorprovidedforpursuanttothisResolutionorwaived;

3.Bonds in exchange fororinlieuofwhich otherBonds have been registered anddeliveredpursuanttothisResolution;

4. Bonds allegedtohavebeen mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen whichhave beenpaidasprovidedinthisResolutionorbylaw;and

5. Bonds forthe paymentofthe principal(or redemption price, if any) of and interest on whichmoney or Government Securitiesorbothare held in trust withth ffectsp ifiedinthisR olutio

"O er" "O wh ed with spect to yBond sthePe in whosenamesuchBondisregisteredintheBondRegister

"Paying Agent" meansArgentTrust Company, in Ruston, Louisiana, until a successorPayingAgent shallhavebeen appointed pursuanttothe applicable provisions of this Resolutionandthereafter,"PayingAgent"shallmeansuchsuccessorPayingAgent

"Person meansany individual, corporation, partnership, jointventure association, joint-stockcompany, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any ag cy political bdivisionthe of "P ch er" sthe iginal purch of theBonds to be di subsequentresolutionofthisGoverningAuthority

"Record Date forthe interest payableonany Interest PaymentDatemeansthe 15thcalendardayofthemonthnextprecedingsuchInterestPaymentDate. "Resolution" meansthisresolutionauthorizingthe issuance of theBonds, as it maybesupplementedandamended.

SECTION2.AuthorizationofBonds;Maturities.Incompliancewith the te nd provisi of theAct,and beingauthori data special electionheldinthe Is May3,2025, forthe purpos ffin cing capital penditu sf hool purpos forthe District,including constructing, acquiring and/or improving schoolsand otherschool related facilities, together with equipmentand furnishings therefor, including, to theextentfeasible thosespecificschool projectsset forthinthe “CapitalImprovement Plan”approvedbythe SchoolBoardonDecember12,2024,titletowhichshallbeinthepublic,andpayingthecostsof issuancethereof.Torepresentsaidindebtedness,thisGoverningAuthoritydoesherebyauthorize theissuance of Twenty-FiveMillionDollars ($25,000,000) of GeneralObligationSchool Bonds Series2026,oftheIssuer.TheBondsshallbeinfullyregisteredform,shallbedatedthedateof delivery, shallbeissuedinthe denominationofFiveThousandDollars ($5,000)each or any integral ltiple th fwithi single turity dshall be be df mR-1 up rd.The unpaid principalofthe Bonds shallb rint tf mthe date th forf mthe st t Interest PaymentDatetowhich interest hasbeenpaidordulyprovidedfor,payable on each Interest PaymentDate, commencingMarch 1, 2027, at therates of interest permaturityand shall mature on March1 of each year asshallbeset forthina subsequent resolutionofthisGoverning Authority

Theprincipal of theBonds,upon maturity or redemption, shallbepayable at the principalcorporatetrustoffice ofthePayingAgent,uponpresentationandsurrenderthereof,and interest on theBonds shallbepayable by check mailed by thePayingAgent to theOwner (determined as of theclose of businessonthe Record Date)atthe addressshownonthe Bond Register.Each Bond delivered underthisResolutionupon transfer of,inexchange fororinlieu of anyother Bond shallcarry allthe rights to interest accruedand unpaid,and to accrue, which were carried by such otherBond, andeach such Bond shallbear interest (ashereinset forth) so neithergainnorlossininterestshallresultfromsuchtransfer,exchangeorsubstitution.

During yp iodaft theinitial deli ry of theBonds in book- try-onlyf wh theBonds edeliv ed in ltiple tificat fo ,upon quest of egiste do of at least$1,000,000 in principalamount of Bonds outstanding, allpaymentsofprincipal premium, if any, andinterestonthe Bonds will be made by wire transfer in immediately availablefunds to an account designatedbysuchregisteredowner;CUSIP numberidentification with appropriatedollaramountsfor each CUSIPnumberwill accompanyall payments of principal,premium,andinterest,whetherbycheckorbywiretransfer No Bond shallbeentitledtoany right or benefitunderthisResolution, or be valid obligat yf yp pose, unl sthe appe hB da tificat fregistration, bstantially in thef mp videdinthisR olution, tedbythe Paying Ag tbym l signature

SECTION3.Book-EntryRegistrationofBonds.The Bonds shallbeinitially issued in thenameofCede& Co as nominee forThe Depository TrustCompany ("DTC"), as registeredowneroftheBonds,andheldinthecustodyofDTC. TheSecretaryoftheGoverning Authority or anyother officer of theGoverningAuthority is authorized to executeand deliver a LetterofRepresentationtoDTC onbehalf oftheIssuer

Whenever duringthe term of theBonds thebeneficialownership thereofis determined by abook entryatDTC,the requirementsofthisResolutionofholding, deliveringor transferring theBonds shallbedeemed modified to require theappropriate person to meet the qui nt fDTC to gist ingort ferringthebook trytop ducethe effect IfatanytimeDTCceasestoholdtheBonds,allreferenceshereintoDTCshallbe ofnofurtherforceoreffect

SECTION4.RedemptionProvisions.The Bonds maturing on March1,2037, andthereafter, will be callablefor redemptionbythe Issuer in full or in part at anytime on or afterMarch 1, 2036,and if less than afullmaturity, then by lotwithinsuchmaturity,atthe principalamountthereof,plusaccrued interest fromthe most recentInterestPayment Date to whichinteresthas been paid or dulyprovidedfor.Inthe eventa Bond to be redeemed is of a de inationl gerthan$5,000,ap tio fs hBond($5,000 ymultiplethe of)maybe redeemed.Bonds arenot requiredtoberedeemed in inverseorder of maturity.Officialnotice of such callofany of theBonds forredemptionwill be given, viaacceptedmeans of electronic communication or by firstclass mail, postage prepaid, by noticedepositedinthe UnitedStates mails not less than twenty (20) days priortothe redemptiondateaddressedtothe registered ownerofeach bond to be redeemed at hisaddress as shownonthe registrationbooks of the PayingAgent.

SECTION5.Registrationand Transfer.Subject to theprovisions of the Book-EntrySystemset forinSection3hereof, theIssuer shallcause theBond Register to be kept by thePayingAgent.The Bonds ybet fe d, gist ed dassignedonlyonthe Bond Register,and such registration shallbeatthe expenseofthe Issuer.A Bond maybe assignedbythe executionofanassignmentformonthe Bond or by otherinstruments of transfer andassignmentacceptabletothe Paying Agent. Anew Bond or Bonds will be delivered by the Paying Agenttothe lastassignee(thenew Owner)inexchangefor such transferredand assigned Bonds afterreceipt of theBonds to be transferredinproperform. Such newBond or Bonds shallbeinthe denominationof$5,000orany integral multiple thereofwithina single maturity Neither theIssuer northe Paying Agentshall be requiredtoissue, register,transferorexchange anyBond duringa period beginning at theopening of business on aRecord Date andendingat thecloseofbusinessontheInterestPaymentDate.

SECTION6.F fBonds.The Bond nd th nd ntst ppe thereonshall be in substantially theforms,asattached hereto as ExhibitA,subject to any changesasmaybeapprovedbytheExecutiveOfficers

SECTION7.ExecutionofBonds.The Bonds shallbesignedbythe Executive Officersfor,onbehalfof,inthenameofandunderthecorporatesealoftheIssuer,andtheLegal OpinionCertificateshall be signedbythe Secretaryofthe GoverningAuthority,which signaturesandcorporatesealmaybeeithermanualorfacsimile

SECTION8.Reserved.

SECTION9.Pledge of Full Faith andCredit. TheBonds shallconstitute generalobligations of theIssuer,and thefullfaith andcreditofthe Issuer is hereby pledgedfor theirpayment.ThisGoverningAuthority doesherebyobligateitselfand is bound underthe te nd provisi of la nd th lectio uthorizingthe Bonds to imp nd llect ally in of alloth ta ta ll of thep pertysubject to ta tio ithin th territorial limits of theIssuer sufficienttopay theprincipal of andthe interest on theBonds fallingdue each year,saidtax to be levied andcollected by thesameofficers,inthe same mannerandat thesametime asothertaxesareleviedandcollectedwithintheterritorial limits of theIssuer

SECTION10. Sinking Fund. Forthe paymentofthe principalofand the interest on theBonds,the Issuer will maintain aspecial fund, to be held by theregularly designatedfiscal agentofthe Issuer (the "Sinking Fund"), into whichthe Issuer will depositthe pr eed fthe af aidspecial ta nd othe ys what .The depository forthe Sinking Fund shalltransferfromthe Sinking Fund to thePayingAgent at leastone (1)day in advanceofeach Interest PaymentDate, funds fullysufficienttopay promptly theprincipal and interestfallingdueonsuchdate Allmoneysdeposited with theregularly designatedfiscal agentbankorbanks of theIssuerorthePayingAgentunderthetermsofthisResolutionshallconstitutesacredfundsfor thebenefit oftheOwnersoftheBonds,andshallbesecuredbysaidfiduciariesatalltimestothe fullextentthereofinthemannerrequiredbylawforthesecuringofdepositsofpublicfunds Allo ny part of th eysinthe Sinki gFund shall, at th ritt quest of theIssuer,beinvested in accordance with theprovisions of thelawsofthe StateofLouisiana, in whicheventallincomederivedfromsuchinvestmentsshallbeaddedonlytotheSinkingFund.

SECTION11. ApplicationofProceeds. TheExecutive Officersare hereby empowered,authorized anddirected to do anyand allthingsnecessary andincidentaltocarry out all of theprovisions of this Resolution, to cause thenecessary Bonds to be printed, to issue,

ryth

ided.The pr eed deri df mthe le of theBonds,i luding yp miumd ived fromthe le th f, shall be deposited by theIssuer with itsfiscal agentbankorbanks to be used as shallbedirected by theSecretary of this GoverningAuthority (i)for thepurposefor whichthe

ties having jurisdic‐ tion over construc‐tion of the project shall apply to the Contract through‐out CityofCovington 191677JUN24JUL1 -8-3T $267.85

SECTION001113 Advertisementfor Bids

Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 2:00 P.M., local time, Thurs‐day,August6, 2026 at City Hall, Cov‐ington, Louisiana, 317N.JeffersonAv‐enue, Covington, LA 70433; for fur‐nishing all labor, materials, supervi‐sion, etc., and per‐ forming all work necessary to com‐plete the 2026 GMA STREETS REPAVE Pr ject

PUBLICNOTICE

SECTION001113 Advertisementfor Bids

Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 2:00 P.M., local time, Thurs‐day,August 6, 2026 at City Hall, Cov‐ington, Louisiana, 317N.JeffersonAv‐enue Covington, LA 70433; for fur‐nishing all labor, materials, supervi‐sion, etc., and per‐ forming all work necessary to com‐plete the 2026 GMA STREETS REPAVE, Project No C0267, for the City of Covington,Louisiana. Bids will be opened and pub‐liclyreadaloudafter 2:00 P.M in the City Hall Confer‐ence Room City Hall, Covington,Louisiana.Anybids received after 2:00 P.M will be re

turnedunopened

TheContractorshall hold a Louisiana Contractor’s license in Highway, Street andBridge The work consists of mill and overlay of asphalt pavement with full depth patching.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held Thurs‐day, July 23, 2026. The meeting will beheldat2:30p.m. at City of Coving‐ton, City Hall Con‐ference Room Cov‐ington, Louisiana, 317N.JeffersonAv‐enue Covington, LA70433.

A complete set of Contract Docu‐ments are available to download from our web site free of charge: https://wwwcovla.com/ city-departments/ grantsandprocur ement/ A complete set of Bid Documents are also available at Central Bidding (wwwcentralbidd

City Hall Confer‐ence Room, City Hall, Covington,Louisiana.Anybids received after 2:00 P.M. will be re

TheContractorshall hold a Louisiana Contractor’s license in Highway, Street andBridge The work consists of mill and overlay of asphalt pavement with full depth patching.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held Thurs‐day, July 23, 2026. The meeting will beheldat2:30p.m. at City of Coving‐ton, City Hall Con‐ference Room, Cov‐ington, Louisiana, 317N.JeffersonAv‐enue Covington, LA70433.

A complete set of Contract Docu‐ments are available to download from our web site free of charge: https://wwwcovla.com/ city-departments/ grantsandprocur ement/

A complete set of Bid Documents are also available at Central Bidding (wwwcentralbidd ing.com) Elec‐tronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (wwwcen tralbidding.com) For questions re‐lated to the elec‐tronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Eachbidmustbeac‐companied by a bid security in the form of certified check cashier’s check or Bid Bond as pre‐ scribed by LA RS 38:2218.A.C in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid and payable without conditions to the Owner as a guaranteethattheBidd awarded the Co tract, will prom execute a Con in accordance his proposal and terms and co tions of the Con Documents. outside envelope which the bid placed must clearly marked follows:

SealedBid:CIT OFCOVINGTON 2026GMA STREETS REPAVE ProjectNo.C0267

BidDueDateand Time:August6 2026,2:00P.M.

INCLUDE: Co tractor’s name, dress,

to ‐tronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Eachbidmustbeac‐companied by a bid security in the form of certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond as pre‐ scribed by LA RS 38:2218.A.C, in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid and payable without conditions to the Owner as a guaran‐teethattheBidder if awarded the Con‐tract will promptly execute a Contract in accordance with his proposal and all terms and condi‐tions of the Contract Documents. The outside envelope in which the bid is placed must be clearly marked as follows:

SealedBid:CITY OFCOVINGTON 2026GMA STREETS REPAVE ProjectNo.C0267

BidDueDateand Time:August6, 2026,2:00P.M.

INCLUDE: Con‐tractor’s name, ad‐dress, and Louisiana state contractor’s li‐censenumber

It is requested, but not mandatory, that the entire bid package be sub‐mitted in dupli‐cate Duplicate copy can be a pho‐tocopy

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regula‐ tions of all authori‐ties having jurisdic‐ tion over construc‐tion of the project shall apply to the Contract through‐out 193052JUL8-1522-3T $254.83

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Frederick Henry Pruitt, Jr., contact Patricia Bonneau, Attorney, 985-9669000. 192973JUL8-1T $65.85

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Karla P. CelleriRew, contact Patri‐cia Bonneau, Attor‐ney,985-966-9000. 192964JUL8-1T $62.21

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Manuel Herrera Perez, A/K/A Manuel Perez, and A/K/A Manuel H Perez, please con‐tact Atty Michelle Craig at mcraig@ tlg law or at 504459-4557. 192641JUL1-8-153T $202.24

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PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Tayler Price Migues please contact the law office of Laurie M. Pennison, 412 Bridalwood Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448, Tel: (985) 264-5081. 193010JUL8-1T $76.77

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs, succes‐sors or assigns of Janet Combs Thi‐bodeaux, contact Patricia Bonneau Attorney, 985-9669000. 192968JUL8-1T $73.13

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Tayler Price Migues please contact the law office of Laurie PUBLICNOTICE LOST PROMISSORY

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LOST PROMISSORY

NOTE: Anyone knowing the where‐abouts or having possession of one (1) certain Promis‐sory Note originally in favor of Corinthian Mort‐gage Corporation DBA SouthBanc Mortgage executed by Christopher PatrickTalbot,dated June 6, 2005, in the original loan amount of $54,750 00, please contact Elizabeth Crowell Price by mail at 1602W Pin‐hook Rd , Suite 300B, Lafayette, LA 70508 or by phone at 801-3552886 192295JUL1 8 15

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LOST PROMISSORY

NOTE: Anyone knowing the where‐abouts or having possession of one (1) certain Promis‐sory Note originally in favor of Corinthian Mort‐gage Corporation DBA SouthBanc Mortgage executed by Christopher PatrickTalbot,dated June 6, 2005, in the original loan amount of $54,750 00, please contact Elizabeth Crowell Price by mail at 1602W Pin‐hook

missioner Billiot, andcarried.

e. Bids Official Journal – St Tam‐many Farmer is the onlyqualifiedpaper A bid with the rate of $4.62/column inch was provided (matching last year’s rates). A mo‐tion to award that bid was made by Commissioner Townsend, sec‐onded by Commis‐sioner Boyer, and carried f.Contracts i. Drone Insurance –Gallagher Insurance Company – this re‐newal was quoted at $563 per year same as2025.Amotionto approve this con‐tract was made by Commissioner Bil‐liot, seconded by Commissioner Boyerandcarried. ii. Age-grading Mosquitoes Consul‐tation – Western Carolina University – this contract is to provide payment to the District of $20,000 to consult for this process. A motion to approve the contract was made by Commis‐sioner Townsend, onded by

Mosquitoes Consul‐

motion to approve the contract was made by Commis‐sioner Townsend, seconded by Com‐missioner Boyer andcarried.

4.OldBusiness

a. Millage Renewal Update Executive Director Caillouet described the efforts being made in this process, including presentations mediaappearances, a.Treasurer’s Report – Finance Director Simon pre‐ sented the Trea‐surer’s Report, sum‐marizing May dis‐bursements, rev‐enue and vendor payments, and re‐viewed the balances of the accounts, highlighting some larger dollar income and expenses as well as the assigned funds disburse‐ments and budget to actual comparisonsAdditional discus‐sion ensued. Addi‐tionaldiscussionen‐sued including dis‐cussingthebiologist coverage for service requests. A motion to accept the Trea‐surer’s Report was made by Commis‐sioner Townsend, seconded by Com‐missioner Billiot andcarried.

b. Incidents and Claims Report – Ex‐ecutive Director Caillouet stated there are no new in‐cidents or updates onpriorincidents.

c. Calendar of Events

• May 20 – STP‐MADBOCMeeting

• May 21, June 4 –The Balmoral Group Performance ReviewBiweekly

• May 21 – LMCA Director’s Round‐table

• May 25 – Memor‐ialDayHoliday • May 26 – District 11 East Community Meeting

• May 27 – District 11West Community Meeting

• May 28 – STP DHS Hurricane Pre‐paredness

•May28–District3 Community Meet‐ing

•May29–Covington Kids BlockParty •May30–Adoption Event at Farmer’s Market/Tractor Supply

• June 2 Little Academy Education Presentation •June2 Covington CityCouncil • June 3 – STPMAD StaffMeeting

• June 4 – Great Day LouisianaTaping •June4–STP Council Proclama‐tion and Presenta‐tion

•June6–Northshore Robot‐icsSTEMFest • June 8 – Village of FolsomCouncil • June 9 GIS Dis‐trictMeeting ity f

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June 9

City of SlidellCouncil • June 10 – Eden IslesHOAMeeting • June 11 – City of MandevilleCouncil •June12–STPMAD Legisla‐tiveOpenHouse •June13–STPMAD Open House • June 18 – Quail Ridge HOA Meet‐ing • June 18, July 2 –TBG Performance

ReviewBiweekly •June19–JuneteenthHoliday • June 23 – Abita Springs Town Council

•June23–RadioIn‐terviews 94.7 and 104.7

•June26–Covington Kidz BlockParty

•June27–Lacombe

Fish-Crab-Explore

• June 27 – Slidell HeritageFest

• June 27 – Election Day!

• July 1 STPMAD

StaffMeeting • July 2 STPMAD Millage Renewal

AppreciationLunch

•July3–Independence Day Holiday

•July15–STPMAD BOC Meeting

d. Mosquito Control Report – Deputy Di‐rector Josh Foulon presented the mos‐quito control report, starting by dis‐cussing the impact of rain on the mos‐quito counts. The most prevalent species in traps is Culex salinarius, though woodland mosquitoes are more responsible for the elevated ser‐vice requests, which is indicated by land‐ing rate counts. Commissioner Townsend asked if there is a need additional pernel.DeputyDir Foulon stated tha is not needed a this time Exec Director Cail stated that the some turnover ticipated and will be some sions made after millage and bud process is un taken. Finally Wesson contrib that she recei good feed about the house last week A motion to ac the mosquito re was made by Co missioner Townsend, onded by Com sioner Billiot, carried 6. Adjournmentmotion to adjo the meeting at p.m was made Commissioner Townsend, onded by Com sioner Billiot, a carried.

onded by Commis‐sioner Billiot, and carried. 6. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:16 p.m was made by Commissioner Townsend, sec‐onded by Commis‐sioner Billiot, and carried

Respectfully sub‐mitted GlenBoyer Secretary/Treasurer 193057JUL8-1T $190.17

PUBLICNOTICE

NOTICEOF PUBLIC HEAR‐ING/ MEETING

The Madisonville Town Council will meet for a public hearingat

209Hwy22W Madisonville LA 70447 June 10, 2026 at 6:00p.m

I. Call to orderMayorPelloat II.RollCall-Deidre Boudreaux Ill. FY 2027 Budget - Councilman Ogle questioned whether projects included in thebudgetwouldre‐maininthebudgetif the allocated funds were not spent The Mayor responded that they would re‐main in the budget until the funds were expended. No fur‐ther discussion was held A motion to adjourn the Public Hearing was made by Coun‐cilman Haddox with a second by Coun‐cilman Dennis and allwereinfavor

Town Council Meeting Agenda

209Hwy22W Madisonville, La 70447 June 10, 2026 @ 6:15PM

Call to OrderMayor Pelloat Roll Call- Deidre Boudreaux Invoca‐tion- Councilman Dennis Pledge-

for the first time All statements will be considered and everyone will re‐ceive an answer in

thenearfuture

o Deputy Chief Josh Leblanc from Fired District 2 came to inform every one of the upcoming re‐newal of a millage.Councilman Dennis complimented the Deputy Chief on their recent fire rat‐ing being upgraded to a #1 and that he appreciates all of theirhardwork.

OldBusiness: NewBusiness: • FY 2027 BudgetOrdinance to Adopt -A motion to ap‐prove the Ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget was made by Coun‐cilman Haddox with a second by Coun‐cilman Dennis, a rollcallvote was taken and is as follows: Ogle - yes, Dennis -yes, Had‐dox -yes, Faison –yes,Bounds–yes Monthly Depart‐mentReports:

1. Engineering - Mr Joe Harmon (Forte & Tablada) gave a monthly report on the status of all on‐going projects, grants and grants appliedfor.

2. Police - Chief Barney Tyrney gave a monthly report of all events attended and all statistics in comparison from the current year to lastyear 3. Maintenance/ Utility - Kyle Matthews, Public Works director gave his monthly reports on new gas cus‐tomers, projects, and all work being completed by his department.

4. Town AttorneyMr Bruce Danner gave a monthly re‐port on all meetings attended, all con‐tracts worked on, preparation of ordi‐nances throughoutthemonth.

• Council Com‐

PUBLICNOTICE

NOTICE OF PUB‐LICMEETING MANDEVILLE CITYCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY9,2026, 6:00PM MANDEVILLE CITYHALL 3101E. CAUSEWAY AP‐PROACH MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70448

CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL MOMENT OF SI‐LENCE PLEDGE OF AL‐LEGIANCE PUBLIC COM‐MENT: MINUTES:

1. Adoption of the June 25, 2026 Pub‐licHearingMinutes 2. Adoption of the June25,2026Coun‐cilMeetingMinutes INTRODUCTION OF ORDI‐

NANCES:

1. Introduction of Ordinance 26-24: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE USE DESIG‐NATED UNDER CLURO SECTION 6.4.42.3 LODGING (TRANSIENT) SHORT-TERM RENTAL: WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL LOCATED AT 526 GIROD STREET BEING A POR‐TION OF GROUND LO‐CATED IN SQUARE 19 ZONED AS B-3 OLD MANDEV‐ILLE BUSINESS DISTRICT AND APPROVING A FLOOR PLAN, AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Councilman Discon,at-Large) 2. Introduction of Ordinance 26-25: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB DESCRIP‐TION OF CLERK II - ADMINISTRA‐TIVE COORDINA‐

FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Council‐man Discon, AtLarge)

4. Introduction of Ordinance 26-27: AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SEC‐TION7.6.5OFTHE CITY OF MAN‐DEVILLE COM‐PREHENSIVE LANDUSEREGU‐LATIONS ORDI‐NANCE TO CRE‐ATE THE MON‐ROE STREET CORRIDOR LOWTRAFFIC OVER‐LAY DISTRICT AND TO PRO‐VIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Vo‐geltanz) 5. Introduction of Ordinance 26-28: AN ORDINANCE TOAPPROPRIATE FUNDS RELA‐TIVE TO AND FOR ADOPTION OF THE OPERAT‐INGBUDGETFOR THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND TO ESTAB‐LISHTHE ADMNISTRA‐TION OF EXPEN‐DITURES THEREOF AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MAT‐TERS.(Councilman Discon,At-Large) 6. Introduction of Ordinance 26-29: AN ORDINANCE TOAPPROPRIATE FUNDS RELA‐TIVE TO AND FOR ADOPTION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND TO ESTAB‐LISH THE AD‐MINISTRATION OF EXPENDI‐TURES THEREOF AND TO PRO‐VIDE FOR RE‐LATED MAT‐TERS.(Councilman Discon,At-Large) REPORTS, AN‐NOUNCEMENTS, & MESSAGE OM THE YOR: SENTATIONS: Youth Services au 8.Jackson Avenue

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEWBUSINESS: 1. Discuss and Ap‐prove Budget Hear‐ing Dates (Council‐man Discon, AtLarge) 2. Approval of Change Order No.4 for theAntibes West Drainage Improve‐ments Project to add 18 additional calen‐dar days to the con‐tract time, no change in contract price or scope (Councilman Vo‐geltanz,District2) 3. Adoption of Res‐olution 26-26: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BE‐TWEENTHECITY OF MANDEVILLE AND NEELSCHAFFER, INC. FOR THE MAN‐DEVILLE LAKE‐FRONT WET‐LANDS RESTORATION PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) 4. Adoption of Res‐olution 26-27: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BE‐TWEENTHECITY OF MANDEVILLE AND PRINCIPAL ENGI‐NEERING, INC. FOR THE SUNSET POINT FISHING PIER, HANDICAP PIER, AND SITE REPAIR PROJECT

AMENDED WATER AND SEWER BILLING SYSTEM, TO IDENTIFYAN AP‐PROPRIATE METHODOLOGY FOR ACCU‐RATELY RE‐FLECTING USE OF CITY WATER ANDSEWERSER‐VICE TO PRO‐POSE REVISED RATES AND/OR AN ALTERNA‐TIVE RATE STRUCTURE THANWHATWAS RECENTLY ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE NO. 24-40 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2620, THAT CAUSE THE CITY’S EN‐TERPRISE FUND TO BE SELF SUS‐TAINAING AND WILL SATISFY THE REQUIRE‐MENTS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA TO QUALIFY FOR STATE FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) 6. Adoption of Res‐olution 26-29: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE A SUC‐CESSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BE‐TWEENTHECITY OF MANDEVILLE AND NEELSCHAFFER, INC. FOR THE HIGH‐WAY190 MEDIAN PROJECT (US 190 STREETSCAPE & ACCESS MAN‐AGEMENT PRO‐JECT) AND PRO‐VIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) ADJOURNMENT The budget is avail‐able for viewing at our website at www cityofmandeville. comandatCityHall attheaddressbelow AliciaWatts CouncilClerk

PUBLICNOTICE

ST TAMMANY

PARISH MICHAELB COOPER

PARISH PRESIDENT

The St Tammany Parish Zoning Com‐mission will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in the St Tam‐many Parish Ad‐ministrative Com‐plex, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA at 6:00 PM A public hearing will be conducted at this meeting to hear comments for or against amendments to the Unified De‐velopment Code with respect to the followingchanges 1. Zoning Case No 2026-4710-ZC Petition to change the zoning district classification for a tract of land situated in S17, T6S, R11E Ward 3, District 2, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, which is a Parcel lo‐cated on the east side of LAHighway 25, south of River Road, Covington, and which property comprises a total of 6.28 acres of land more or less, from its present L-1 (Large Lot Residen‐tial District) and NC-2 (Neighbor‐ hood Commercial District) to GC-2 (General Commer‐cial District) The property petitioned for rezoning is more fully described as follows:

ALL THAT CER‐TAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, means, privileges, servitudes, prescrip‐ tions and appurte‐nances there unto belonging or in any‐ wise appertaining,situated in Section 17, Township 6 South, Range 11 East Parish of St Tammany, State of Louisiana, all as morefullyshownon the Minor Subdivi‐sion plat by land Surveying, LLC dated June 19, 2024, and filed for registry August 26, 2024 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for St Tammany Parish as Map File No 6333A, and being more fully de‐scribed as follows, to-wit: PARCELA3 AND A perpetual predial servitude of passage and right-of-way over and across the following described property to-wit: That certain parcel ofgroundsituatedin Section 17, Town‐ship 6 South, Range 11East,ParishofSt.

from the Quarter Comer

to

19

33

West for a distance of

feet to a

thence run North 54 degrees 03 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 583.47 feet to a point; thence run North 49 degrees 38 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of241.23 feet to a point; thence run South 48 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to

feet to a

thence run South 61 degrees 10 minutes 11 seconds East for a distance of 192.10 feet to the Point of Beginning #1. From the Point ofBeginning#1,run South 28 degrees 40 minutes 01 second West for a distance of 25.03 feet to a point; thence run North 61 degrees 10 minutes 11 seconds West for a distance of 277.25 feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way of River Road; thence along the said rightof-way, run North 35 degrees 22 min‐utes 47 seconds East for a distance of 25.20feet toa point; thence leaving said right-of-way run South 61 degrees 10 minutes 11 Seconds East for a distance of 274.30 feet back to the Point of Be‐ginning 1. Said par‐ cel of land contains 6,903.9 square feet or 0.16 acres more or less Said prop‐erty designated as #1 25-foot Access Servitude as shown on A Servitude of Parcel A3 Lowe Engine PLS,datedFeb 10,2026,anori of which is anne hereto AND A perpetual pre servitude of pas and right-of-w over and acros following desc property to-wit: That certain paofgroundsituat Section 17, To ship 6 South, Ra 11East,Parisho Tammany, Sta Louisiana fully described follows: Commencing the Quarter C common to Sec 17 & 20, Town

nated as 60-footAc‐cess Servitude and 40-foot Access Servitude as shown on the Minor Sur‐veyingplatbyLand, LLC dated June 19, 2024, and filed for registry August 26, 2024intheOfficeof the Clerk of Court for St Tammany Parish as Map File No 6333A AND A perpetual medial servitude of passage and right-of-way over and across the following described property to-wit: That certain parcel orgroundsituatedin Section 17, Town‐ship 6 South, Range 11East ParishofSt Tammany, State of Louisiana, more fully described as follows: Commencing from the Quarter Comer common to Sections 17 & 20, Township orgroundsituatedin Section 17, Town‐ship 6 South, Range 11East,ParishofSt. Tammany State of

ofgroundsituatedin Section 17, Town‐ship 6 South, Range 11East,ParishofSt. Tammany State of Louisiana more fully described as follows: Commencing from the Quarter Comer common to Sections 17 & 20, Township 6 South, Range 11 East, run South 89 degrees 59 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 1033.90 feet to a point; thence run North 31 degrees 33 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 1250.27 feet to a point; thence run North 54 degrees 03 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 583.47 feet to a point; thence run North 49 degrees 38 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 241.23 feet to a point; thence run South 48 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West for a distance of 52.47 feet to the Point of Beginning #3. From the Point of Beginning #3, continue South 48 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West for a distance of 25.00 feet to a point; thence run North 41 degrees 19 minutes 13 seconds West for a distance of 30.00 feet to a point; thence run North 48 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 25.00 feet to a point; thence run South 41 degrees 19

#3. Said parcel of

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erty designated as #3 25-foot Access Servitude as shown on A Servitude Map of Parcel A3 by Lowe Engineers, PLS,datedFebruary 10,2026,anoriginal of which is annexed hereto Maps depicting the areas proposed for land use change may be inspected at the St Tammany Parish Department of Development 21454 Koop Drive, Suite 1B, Mandev‐ille, LA weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM /S/ RossLiner,Director Department of Plan‐ning and Develop and a

on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Man‐deville City Hall Council Chambers, 3101 E. Causeway Approach Mandev‐ille, LA regarding the following case(s): CU26-07-02 –Celina and Chuck Voelker request Conditional Use Approval to allow Lodging (Transient) — Short-term Rental Whole House per the Table of Permitted Uses, CLURO Section 7.8 Old Town of Man‐deville Square 18 Lot 14, B-3 - Old Mandeville Busi‐ness District, 2036 Monroe

V26-07-21 – Mark Fussell requests a variance to CLURO Section 9.2.5.7. Key Native Tree Species Protection Require‐ments, Old Town of Mandeville, Square 81 Lot 3-A, R-1Single Family Resi‐dential District, 1319Montgomery

V26-07-22 –

Stephanie Clark re‐quests a variance to CLURO Section 9. 2.5.7. Key Native TreeSpeciesProtec‐tion Requirements,Chateau Village Square G Lot 103, R-1 - Single Family Residential District, 530Markie

V26-07-23 – Joshua S. Brandner, re‐quests a variance to CLURO Section 5. 2.3.2. Drainage Overlay District and Fill Sub-Area A, Old Town of Man‐deville, Square 10 Lot 2A, B-3 Old Mandeville Busi‐ness District, 214 Girod

V26-07-24 – An‐thony and Melissa Bologna request a variance to CLURO Section 9.2.5.7. Key Native Tree Species Protection Require‐ments, Tanglewood, Square 3 Lot 8-A, R1X75 - SingleFamily Existing Small Lots 234 Goldenwood

V26-07-25 –Michael and Linda Gray request a vari‐ance to CLURO Section 5.2.3.4. Re‐mainder of the City Grading, Fill and Foundation, for a deck and outdoor kitchen elevation,

DISTRICTCOM‐MISSIONHAS

COUNCIL CHAMBER,LO‐CATEDAT222 EASTKIRK‐LANDSTREET COVINGTON, LOUISIANA. In accordance with Chapter Historic Preservation, Arti‐cle III, Certificate of Appropriateness, Section 54.63 – Pro‐cedure for issuance of Certificate ofAp‐propriateness:

26-07-18 CHDC Request for a Cer‐tificate of Appropri‐ateness for material alterations to the parking lot en‐trances/exits on Boston Street (LA 21) and on Theard Street Specifically add a gate and key‐pad to the entrance of the parking lot andagateattheexit. The parking area is located in Square 31 and in the remaining fraction of Square 6, Bounded by E Boston, the revoked portion of S Wash‐ington, E 20th Av‐enue, and Theard Street The address of the St Scholas‐ticaAcademy is 122 S. Massachusetts, Covington,LA Petitioner: St Scholastica Acad‐emy Owner: Archdio‐ceseofNewOrleans

26-07-19 CHDC

Request for a Cer‐tificate of Appropri‐ateness for material alterations to the ex‐terior of the existing residence at 157 N. New Hampshire Street located on Lot 9 and portions of Lots 8 and 10, in Square 2 of the Di‐vision of St. John, Covington. Petitioner: Studio MV/Matthew Voelkel Owner: John and BeatriceLevert

Any person may speak or submit a written statement For more informa‐tion, or to review case material or to inquire about speak‐ing at the public hearing, please call the City of Coving‐ton Planning De‐partment at (985) 867-1214. Th ks

ments, please e-mail them to eagee@ covla.com or mail them to the City of Covington Planning Department at P. O Box 778, Coving‐ton,LA70434.

Appeals: Any per‐son aggrieved by any decision, act or proceeding of the historic district commission shall have the right to ap‐ peal I writing to the Covington City Council for reversal or modification. Any such appeal must be forwarded to the city clerk, in writing, within ten (10)fromthedateof the historic district commission’s deci‐sion and the council may consider such appeal at its next general meeting or special meeting, but in any event, not more than 45 days afterthehistoricdis‐trictcommissionde‐cision. The city council shall have the right to reverse, change or modify any decision of the historic commission only by a majorityvoteofcouncil. 191661JUN24JUL1 -8-3T $256.30

PUBLICNOTICE

TheSlidell Planningand Zoning Commissionswill

TheSlidell Planningand Zoning Commissionswill meetonMonday, July20,2026at 7:00pminthe CouncilChambers at20452ndSt, Slidell,LA,fora publichearingon: AZ 2026-0004: A request to annex into the City of Slidell property lo‐cated containing a total 5.491 acres at 2081 Gause Blvd East; identified as Lots 1A and 5A in Square 24, Pearl Acres Subdivision, and establish City zoning classifica‐tion as CC – Com‐mercialCorridor ZONING 20260003: A request to amend the zoning map to include the Innovation & Tech‐nology Overlay for property located at 1284 E Howze Beach Road, identi‐fied as a 7.30-acre parcel located in Section 34, Town‐ship 9 South, Range 14 East, north of the intersection with Oak Harbor Blvd, zonedCR. CUP 2026-0024: A request for a Condi‐tional Use Permit for a Retail Store primarily selling age restricted inven‐tory including fire‐works, at 1284 E Howze Beach Road identified as a 7.30acre parcel located in Section 34, Township 9 South, Range 14 East north of the inter‐section with Oak HarborBlvd. TXT2026-0002 – A quarterly Text Amendment update to the

com/planning/#tabid-7 For more informa‐tion or to identify accessibility needs, go to mys‐lidell.com/plan‐ning/boards/pz email plan‐ningdept@cityofs lidell.org or call (985)646-4320. 192639JUL1-8-153T $150.88

PUBLICNOTICE

The St Tammany Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the St Tammany Parish Administrative Complex Building, Parish Council Chambers, Building “A”, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA, at 6:00 P.M. to hear comments for or against the fol‐lowing: Enter the Parish Right-ofWays, Enter the St Tammany Trace, MinorSubdivisions Resubdivisions Pe‐titions/Requests, Final Subdivision & Construction Plan Approval requests and/or Amendments to the Unified De‐velopmentCode: ENTERING THE PARISH RIGHTOF-WAY, SERVI‐TUDES, SERVI‐TUDES, EASE‐MENT& TAMMANY TRACE

Request to Enter the Parish Right-ofWay of Highway Department Road for the purpose of drainage improve‐ments Developer/Owner: St Tammany Parish SchoolBoard Engineer/Surveyor: Duplantis Design Group Parish Council Dis‐trict Rep.: Hon. DavidCougle

2026-4692-MSP

Owner & Represen‐tative:CliftonRoys‐ton & Katherine CollierRoyston Surveyor: J.V Burkes & Associ‐ates,Inc. Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.KathySeiden General Location: The property is lo‐cated on the east side of LAHighway 1077,southofDum‐myline Road Madisonville Louisiana; S41 & 44, T7S, R10E Ward1,District4

2026-4701-MSP Minor Subdivision of Parcels 7A1AD1-1, 7A1-AD2B1,7A1-AD2-A2& 7A1-AD2-A1 into Parcels 7A1-AD2B1A, 8A, 8B, 8C & 8D Owner & Represen‐ tative: All State Fi‐nancialCompany Surveyor: Lowe En‐gineers Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative:Hon.RickSmith General Location:

The property is lo‐cated on the west side of South Ochsner Blvd and on the south side of West Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana; S12, T7S, R10E, Ward 1, District1

2026-4708-MSP

Minor Subdivision of 8.61 acres into ParcelsA&B Owner & Represen‐ tative: DeborahAnn Hoover

Surveyor:LandSur‐veying,LLC Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon. Martha J. Cazaubon

General Location: The property is lo‐cated on the west side of LAHighway 1077, north of Gottschalk Road Folsom, Louisiana; S7 & 8, T6S, R10E Ward1,District3

2026-4717-MSP

Minor Subdivision of 4.856 acres into Parcels B-1, B-2 & B-3

Owner & Represen‐ tative: Christy B. Himel

Surveyor: John G. Cummings & Asso‐ciates Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative:Hon.RickSmith

Location:

property is lo‐cated on the north side of Boudreaux Court, east of LA Highway 1085, Madisonville Louisiana; S8, T7S, R10E Ward 1 Dis‐trict1

2026-4715-MSP Minor Subdivision of 9.62 acres into ParcelsA&B Owner & Represen‐ tative: Karen L Keating

Surveyor:LandSur‐veying,LLC

side of Boudreaux Court, east of LA Highway 1085, Madisonville Louisiana; S8 T7S, R10E Ward 1 Dis‐trict1

2026-4715-MSP Minor Subdivision of 9.62 acres into ParcelsA&B Owner & Represen‐ tative: Karen L. Keating Surveyor:LandSur‐veying,LLC Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.CherylTanner General Location: The property is lo‐cated on the west side of Fitzgerald Church Road and on the south side of Le‐icher Lane Coving‐ton, Louisiana; S21, T5S, R11E Ward 2, District6

2026-4723-MSP

Minor Subdivision of Parcels A, B & C into Parcels B-2 & C-2

Owner & Represen‐ tative: Robert & Dionne Mefford and Executrix of Dionne Jones Prestenback s Estate – Dionne Mefford

Surveyor: John G. Cummings & Asso‐ciates Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon. Martha J. Cazaubon General Location:

The property is lo‐cated on the west side of LAHighway 25, north of LA Highway 450, south of Blackwell Lane Folsom, Louisiana; S28, T4S, R10E Ward2,District3

RESUBDIVISION

2026-4706-MRP Resubdivision of lot 34A and a 0.642 acres tract into lot 34A1, Wildwood Farms Owner & Represen‐ tative: Arnold Nathan Fleming & SheriFleming Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.CherylTanner

General Location: The property is lo‐cated on the north‐east side of John Keller Road & God’s Country Road Pearl River Louisiana; S40, T6S, R14E, Ward 6, District6

2026-4714-MRP Resubdivision of Parcels 4A4B & 4A4C1 into Parcels 4A4B1 & 4A4B2, ThePlanation Owner & Represen‐ tative: Providence, LLC - Zachary R. Smith & Hannah Salter and Ruben’s Rub LLC Blake Harrell Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.CherylTanner

General Location: The property is lo‐cated at the end of Shenandoah Lane Covington, Louisiana; S31 & 32, T5S, R12E, Ward5,District6 2026-4719-MRP Minor Subdivision of 15.3 acres into Parcels D & E, Sunny Meadows Acres

& Represen‐ tativ Christo

Hon.CherylTanner General

The

is lo‐cated on the north‐east side of John

2024-3967-TP

Road & God’s Country Road Pearl River, Louisiana; S40, T6S, R14E, Ward 6, District6

2026-4714-MRP Resubdivision of Parcels 4A4B & 4A4C1 into Parcels 4A4B1 & 4A4B2, ThePlanation

Owner & Represen‐ tative: Providence, LLC - Zachary R. Smith & Hannah Salter and Ruben’s Rub LLC – Blake Harrell Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.CherylTanner

General Location: The property is lo‐cated at the end of Shenandoah Lane Covington, Louisiana; S31 & 32, T5S, R12E Ward5,District6 2026-4719-MRP

Minor Subdivision of 15.3 acres into Parcels D & E, Sunny Meadows

Acres

Owner & Represen‐ tative: Christopher Canedo & Heidi Canedo and Guy Thomas Authement & Robin Boudreaux

Authement Surveyor: Walter J. Stone,PLS Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.CherylTanner

General Location: The property is lo‐cated on the south side of Meadowlark Drive and on the southeast side of Sunny Meadow Drive, Abita Springs, Louisiana; S28, T6S, R12E, Ward10,District6

2026-4732-MRP Resubdivision of lots 85-A, 86-B & GS-3A into lots 85A-1, 86-B-1 & GS3A-1, River Club

Phase1

Owner & Represen‐ tative: Delta Land HoldingCo,LLC

Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative:Hon.RickSmith

General Location:

The property is lo‐cated at the end of Ox Bow Lane Cov‐ington, Louisiana; S47 & 49, T7S, R11E Ward 1 Dis‐trict1

CONCEPT PLAN

SUBDIVISION APPROVAL:

2024-3967-TP Live Oak Estates Subdivision Developer/Owner: SelahBuilders,LLC Engineer: Kelly McHugh & Associ‐ates,Inc. Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.RichardSmith

General Location: The property is lo‐cated south of LA Highway 1085, east of Windermere Cross E. Madis‐onville Louisiana. Ward1 District1

2025-4205-TP Bedico Creek Sub‐division,Parcel1 Developer/Owner: Bedico Creek Pre‐serve,LLC Engineer/Surveyor:

agement GroupCDL,LLC Engineer/Surveyor: Kelly McHugh

Hon.RichardSmith

General Location:

The property is lo‐cated south of LA Highway 1085, east of Windermere Cross E. Madis‐onville Louisiana. Ward1,District1

2025-4205-TP

Bedico Creek Sub‐division,Parcel1

Developer/Owner: Bedico Creek Pre‐serve,LLC

Engineer/Surveyor: Kelly McHugh & Associates,Inc. Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.KathySeiden

General Location:

The property is lo‐cated on the north‐west side of LA Highway 1085, South of Interstate 12, Madisonville Louisiana. Ward 1, District4

2026-4675-TP

Money Hill Subdi‐vision,Phase8-B

Developer/Owner: Money Hill Planta‐tion,LLC

Engineer/Surveyor: Kelly McHugh & Associates,Inc. Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon. Cheryl S Tan‐ner

General Location:

The property is lo‐cated north of LA Highway 435, west of Money Hill Park‐way, Abita Springs Ward6,District6

2026-4676-TP Money Hill Subdi‐vision,Phase11

Developer/Owner: Money Hill Planta‐tion,LLC

Engineer/Surveyor: Kelly McHugh & Associates Inc.

Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon. Cheryl S Tan‐ner

General Location: The property is lo‐cated north of LA Highway 435, west of Money Hill Park‐way, Abita Springs Ward6,District6

2026-4713-TP

Pelican Grove Sub‐division

Developer/Owner: St Tammany Man‐agement GroupCDL,LLC

Engineer/Surveyor: Kelly McHugh & Associates Inc. Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon. Joseph Impas‐tato General Location: The property is lo‐cated north of US Highway 190, west of Pugh Road, La‐combe.Ward4,Dis‐trict7

2026-4729-TP OakHarborReserve Subdivision Developer/Owner: J. Breaux Enter‐prises,LLC Engineer/Surveyor: LCR &

Subdivision Developer/Owner: J. Breaux Enter‐prises LLC Engineer/Surveyor: LCR & Company, LLC Parish Council Dis‐trict Representative: Hon.JerryBinder General Location: The property is lo‐cated southeast of Oak Harbor Boule‐vard, west of PontchartrainDrive, Slidell.Ward 9, Dis‐trict12

A livestream will be available for view‐ing on regular broadcast channels (Charter Channel 710; U-verse Chan‐nel 99) or on the Parish website: wwwstpgovorg. For more informa‐tion, please call the Department of Plan‐ning & Develop‐ment at 985-8982529. /s/ Ross P. Liner, AICP,PTP,CFM Director, Depart‐ment of Planning & Development St Tammany Parish Government 191730JUL1-8-2T $433.00

The St Tammany Parish Tourist & Convention Com‐mission (d/b/aVisit The Northshore)held itsregularmeeting onJune30,2026,at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Chair Patti Ellish presided and called the meet‐ing to order at 2:06 p.m Commissioners pre‐sent were Patti Ell‐ish, Alex Carollo Katherine Domingue Sharon Hewitt, and Mark Myers. Melissa Fontenot was ab‐sent and Lacey Os‐bornewasexcused The Board accepted the Commission's 2025 independent audit and agreedupon procedures re‐port, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion with no findings or mate‐rial weaknesses. Commissioners also approved the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes and ac‐cepted the April and May financial re‐ports Staff reported that revenues re‐main on budget, ex‐penditures are below budget pri‐marilyduetothede‐layed Holiday Lights project and collections from short-term rentals continuetoincrease, largelyduetothere‐cently enacted Re‐mote Sellers Com‐missionlegislation. Staff reports in‐cluded updates on sales and services, meetings and con‐ventions, tourism marketing, hospital‐ity training, interna‐tional travel public relations film activ‐ity and communityoutreach The Board also received up‐datesontheTourism Master Plan g draft goals and ming mmittee n process, theFontai Holiday Light ct, which nding fina approvals The next regular meeting will be held esday,Au 2026, at 2:0 e Harbor Slidell. e meeti urned fo Boardappro e full minutes at w itthenorthsh com. 193145JUL8-1T $71.30

the Commission's 2025 independent audit and agreedupon procedures re‐port, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion with no findings or mate‐rial weaknesses. Commissioners also approved the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes and ac‐cepted the April and May financial re‐ports Staff reported that revenues re‐main on budget, ex‐penditures are below budget pri‐marilyduetothede‐layed Holiday Lights project and collections from short-term rentals continuetoincrease, largelyduetothere‐cently enacted Re‐mote Sellers Com‐missionlegislation. Staff reports in‐cluded updates on sales and services, meetings and con‐ventions, tourism marketing, hospital‐ity training, interna‐tional travel, public relations, film activ‐ity, and communityoutreach The Board also received up‐datesontheTourism Master Plan, includ‐ing draft strategic goals and the up‐ coming steering committee valida‐tion process, as well astheFontainebleau Holiday Lights pro‐ ject which remains pending final state approvals The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday,August 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m at The Harbor Center inSlidell. The meeting ad‐journed following Boardapproval. See full detailed minutes at wwwvis itthenorthshore. com. 193145JUL8-1T $71.30

PUBLICNOTICE VillageofFolsom Planningand Zoning Commissionwill conductameeting onJuly8,2026at 6:00pm at Town Hall, 82378 June Street, Folsom, LA to consider the an‐nexation of 4 52 acres (13113