New music recording studio building client base in Covington Oct 24, 2008
Heintz had just broken ties with Legacy Music, a small non-profit Christian recording studio operated out of a friend s garage in Mandeville. And although there are already three other studios on the Northshore Studio in the Country in Bogalusa, Balance in Mandeville and Sweet Mix in Slidell Heintz was looking for his own studio space ... And Krystal Lupo, a former client who opened for country music star Randy Travis at the Castine Center in Mandeville a few years ago, hopes to cut a record, he... (Covington News Banner, LA)
Two deputies ticketed in Causeway crackdown Oct 24, 2008
Jardine, 40, from Mandeville, was driving a gray 2006 Chevrolet when he was ticketed southbound about 5 p.m. Sept. 26, four miles from the southbound exit ramp, according to reports ... On Oct. 12, Zanotelli, a 42-year-old Jefferson Parish Sheriff s Office deputy, also from Mandeville, found the same fate ... The public s confidence in bridge patrollers was rocked April 22 when Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price busted down a tollbooth and continued to drive more than three miles south without his... (Covington News Banner, LA)
Price wants his city-issued vehicle back Oct 24, 2008
Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price gave up his city-issued Ford Expedition several months ago as a result of two incidents involving alcohol ... Soon after, two Mandeville police officers reported they too had a run-in with Price ... Mandeville Police Chief Tom Buell said his officers reported they pulled Price over in 2006 after he nearly collided with one of them on Monroe Street. (Covington News Banner, LA)
Mother, son art dealers guilty of fraud Oct 23, 2008
In addition to owning the Barlow Art Gallery and Transitions in Mandeville, the family operated a Barlow gallery in the French Quarter at 805 Royal St. from 1999 to 2005. The scheme lasted from at least 2004 to January 2008, according to prosecutors. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Walk-ons simulate QB Pryor Oct 22, 2008
Mauti, who is the older brother of freshman Lion linebacker Michael Mauti, was a decorated athlete while at Mandeville High School in Louisiana and has previous quarterbacking experience. He played quarterback in high school and also used his speed and agility on the tennis court. (Daily Collegian, PA)
LSWA Top 10 Oct 22, 2008
Others receiving votes: East St. John 18, Higgins 14, Thibodaux 11, John Ehret 10, Ouachita 4, Denham Springs 2, Mandeville 1. Class 4A. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Pay causing Covington police officers to flee Oct 18, 2008
Others are content on settling with the Mandeville Police Department or the Sheriff s Office, which offers 10,000 to 14,000 more starting out, West said ... Meanwhile, Mandeville police rookies earn 31,400, and Sheriff s Office rookies earn 34,800 plus an additional 5,000 or so yearly if they are they acquire state certified training, Capt. George Bonnett, Sheriff s Office spokesman, said. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Laurie Anderson, exploring the 'Homeland' Oct 17, 2008
It's called Homeland, and she'll perform it Monday at UCSD's Mandeville Auditorium ... Where: Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD campus, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
State troopers considering bus routes Oct 16, 2008
In an effort to thwart a surge in speeders and other traffic violators on school bus routes, State Police Troop L in Mandeville has developed a plan to place troopers on busses to monitor traffic. If a violator is spotted, the trooper radios to a nearby patrol car to make the stop. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
State Police consider placing police on Northshore school buses Oct 15, 2008
" State Police in Troop L on the Northshore say, they got so many complaints at the start of the school year, especially around Mandeville, they started looking into the idea of putting a trooper on school busses. "This is something that can be done very quickly. If we have a specific location that we want to target, or if we want to do a random spot check. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Oct 7, 2008
I believe the general public would be 'shocked" or would they? We were told that we had insurance and made too much $$$$$$. Inappropriate? Posted by laplacenews on people should have insurance to cover all damages and not look for a handout from the govement. people of new orleans (black and white, rich and low income) are truly welfare queens. Inappropriate? Posted by wishlist on I lived in Delacroix Island, I did not get road home, wind insurance, and only had flood to cover my mortgage. I... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
ELECTED OFFICIALS Oct 3, 2008
Mandeville, La 70471. (o): (985) 893-9064. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Thursday's Scores Oct 3, 2008
Mandeville 24, Slidell 21. McKinley 33, Istrouma 31. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Who will attend new high school? Oct 3, 2008
Residents of Mandeville subdivisions that empty onto Lonesome Road, including many areas not included in the new school s district on previous maps, were upset about their subdivisions becoming a part of the new school district without warning on the same night a vote was scheduled. Mark Tipton, a resident of Greenleaves, wanted his subdivision to stay with Fontainebleau because of the two-mile proximity to the school, the increased traffic that would be encountered by traveling to La. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Disaster Recovery Center closes Oct 3, 2008
Since opening the DRC in the Mandeville Public Works building thanks to hurricane s Gustav and Ike, FEMA Public Affairs Officer Jack Heesch said the center only received about 15 to 20 people per day, which ultimately resulted in its closing Monday ... There was little demand for the Mandeville location, Accardo said, which is part of the problem with opening another center ... The DRC in Mandeville contained several governing entities to help with disaster assistance, including FEMA personnel... (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
New St. Tammany school has many parents concerned Oct 3, 2008
Superintendent Gayle Sloan says, she'd like Fontainebleau to have around 1,500 or 1,600 students, like Slidell High and Mandeville High ... "We had exactly the same situation with Fontainebleau High School. Then, the students came there from Covington High School and Mandeville High School. Nobody wanted to go to the new school. And now, here we are, 14 years later, and nobody wants to leave Fontainebleau High School.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Code of conduct passes in Mandeville, but not without a fight Oct 3, 2008
The question in front of the Mandeville City Council Thursday night was does the council have the right to adopt a code of conduct ... Mandeville Councilwoman Trilby Linfent said yes ... But Councilman Jerry Coogan said no. Neither the council, nor any of its members, shall remove, direct or supervise any administrative officers or employees whom the mayor or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint, he said, reading a Mandeville statue. (WWLTV.com, LA)
BEYOND THE BORDERS Sep 25, 2008
Curtis was scheduled to meet Mandeville in the opener, but both schools opted for the Kirk Herbstreit Classic in Dallas on Labor Day. Mandeville did not play in the Classic because of Hurricane Gustav. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Friday's Scores Sep 20, 2008
Mandeville 35, Walker 0. Many 28, Pickering 21. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Parish battles floodwaters again Sep 17, 2008
Waters rise in Mandeville, Madisonville ... Unfortunately, the same structures that flooded from Gustav a dozen days ago received water again, particularly in Mandeville where Mayor Eddie Price said more than 7 feet of water covered Lakeshore Drive ... Water began spilling the banks of the Lake last night, Price said, collecting across most of southern Mandeville, shutting down numerous streets. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Ike leaves sea life struggling Sep 17, 2008
Dufrechou said Bayou Castine near the Mandeville Lakefront has also been affected by the black sludge, but so far it appears to be in better shape than the Tchefuncte River. Besides leaving the sea life without air, the detritus is also causing a pungent, foul smell to waft through the air of Madisonville proper. (Covington News Banner, LA)
Obits for September 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
He is survived by his living spouse of 57 years, Camille DeRoche Roussel, sons and daughters-in-law, Ellis Jr. and Barbara Roussel of Mandeville, Eric and Tara Roussel of Gonzales, Eddie Roussel of Lutchel, and daughters and sons-in-law, Effie and Jason Waguespack of Lutcher, Ella Jane and Joe Picciola of Destrehan, and Erin and Joel Folse of Chackbay. Twelve grandchildren; Amy Zeringue, wife of Ralph Zeringue, Randy Waguespack, husband of Stacy Waguespack, Ricky Waguespack, Jake, Ben, Simon and... (L Observateur, LA)
Outdoors notes Sep 15, 2008
More than 1,500 volunteers are expected to help pick up litter and debris on levees of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, Jefferson and New Orleans neighborhoods, the lakefront and roadways in Slidell, Lacombe, Mandeville, Madisonville and Ponchatoula. For information on how you can help, call JoAnn at 504. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Prep coaches still adjusting Sep 14, 2008
The West Jefferson at Mandeville and Jesuit at Fontainebleau games also have been shifted to Wednesday. Lutcher, which has lights at the stadium and hopes to have the scoreboard and public-address system as well, will host St. Amant on Wednesday at 6 p.m.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
St. Tammany keeps an eye on Ike Sep 14, 2008
The slight nervousness on the North Shore comes after Hurricane Gustav flooded much of the Palm Lake subdivision in Slidell, and the Mandeville lakefront. Waters are not expected to rise to that level with Ike, and Parish President Kevin Davis says, people who live in coastal St. Tammany have learned to live with the water. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Mandeville council adopts travel policy Sep 12, 2008
(AP) - Mandeville's City Council has unanimously passed a policy that requires advance approval for out-of-state travel and sets rules for getting expenses reimbursed - a reaction to a highly critical state audit released a few weeks ago. That audit said Mayor Eddie Price charged almost $9,000 in personal expenses to his city credit card, including a cruise to Mexico and trips to California, Nevada and Augusta, Georgia. (KSLA.com, LA)
Click for list of school closings reported to WWL-TV Sep 12, 2008
Mary, Queen of Peace, Mandeville ... Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville ... Mary Queen of Peace in Mandeville. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Mandeville CB picks Arkansas Sep 11, 2008
Mandeville cornerback Jerry Mitchell has verbally committed to Arkansas, Mandeville Coach Guy LeCompte said Wednesday ... Mitchell could not be reached for comment Wednesday night as he and the Skippers were playing West Jefferson at Mandeville in the season opener for both teams ... Mitchell recorded 38 tackles and intercepted four passes as a junior while helping Mandeville advance to the Class 5A state quarterfinals. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Wednesday's Scores Sep 11, 2008
Mandeville 14, West Jefferson 13. Northwest 34, Opelousas Catholic 21. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Thousands line up for food stamps Sep 10, 2008
Unprepared for the crush, state officials administering the food stamp program stopped accepting new applications at sites in New Orleans, Mandeville and Marrero around midday and asked would-be recipients to return this morning to determine whether they qualify for the federal food subsidy, using income guidelines expanded because of Gustav. Statewide, 30,290 applications were processed Tuesday, with a total of about 9,000 originating in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines and St. Tammany parishes,... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Obituaries for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 Sep 10, 2008
Dosha is survived by her husband, Miles, and children, Mary (Michael) Perry of Plymouth, Michelle (Michael) Stark of Mandeville, La. Kristi (Tim) Crist of Pequot Lakes, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Officials try to learn from the snags of contraflow Sep 10, 2008
"We had numerous people running out of gas, on the road, I can tell you that happened through the state," said Louis Calato, Louisiana State Trooper with Troop L based in Mandeville. "A lot of breakdowns because cars were overheating because they weren't maintained.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Together (9/8/08) Sep 9, 2008
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Barry Sr. of Mandeville, La. and Carol Watkin and the late William Watkin Jr. of Brevard, N.C. William is an alumnus of Alaska Pacific University and is employed by Fabricated Pipe in Fernwood, Miss. (Anchorage Daily News)
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sep 9, 2008
West Jefferson at Mandeville, 6:30 p.m.. Jesuit at Fontainebleau, 7 p.m.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Gustav's pounding took toll on nutria Sep 9, 2008
Days later, they are washing ashore in places like Lewisburg, just west of the Causeway Bridge in an unincorporated area of Mandeville ... Carleton Dufrechou, executive director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, said nutria carcasses have been spotted everywhere from the Mandeville area to Lacombe, Slidell, the Rigolets and the West Bank. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Scenes from Mandeville Sep 9, 2008
The St. Tammany News, Louisiana. Last Updated on Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008 - 04:18:14 pm CDT St. Tammany Parish, La. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Westside cities suffer water, wind Sep 5, 2008
Madisonville, Mandeville and Covington saw dozens of trees and power lines downed from Gustav s winds, but the majority of the damage came from rising water thanks to the strong southerly winds that persisted for many hours afterwards. Mandeville s Lakefront began flooding around 1 p.m. Monday after Lake Pontchartrain spilled its banks and poured water over the seawall and onto Lakeshore Drive ... Some business and homes took on water, but like Mandeville, officials have not had a chance to... (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Curtis edges Mandeville; FHS topsHoly Cross Sep 5, 2008
Because of Hurricane Gustav, the host Mandeville Skippers will not be traveling as expected to Texas to take on Klein Oak on Labor Day in Texas Stadium ... Mandeville-John Curtis ... Mandeville led 7-6 at the half as senior quarterback Andy Bertoniere connected for two consecutive completions to wide receiver Michael Garrido, the last from 10 yards out to knot the score at 6-6 with 19 seconds remaining in the 15-minute half. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Surrounded by water Sep 5, 2008
For three days, the 62-year-old movie security contractor has bathed with bottles of water and eaten uncooked canned food while marooned by floodwaters on her homestead, a 14-acre spread off Louisiana Highway 59 near Mandeville, which lost power. She was running out of supplies. (Covington News Banner, LA)
911 system repaired; officials still concerned Sep 5, 2008
Glover and Mandeville Police Chief Tom Buell, who handles communications for the parish during emergencies, said Sperry s explanation was news to them. All they told us was the network went down. (Covington News Banner, LA)
Mandatory evacuation called in St. Tammany Sep 2, 2008
Eddie Price, mayor of Mandeville, urged his citizens to heed Davis mandatory evacuation order. It s going to push water straight into Mandeville, he said of models officials have been looking at following the projected path of Hurricane Gustov. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Thankfully, not a Katrina Sep 2, 2008
MANDEVILLE, LA. Lake Pontchartrain boiled over the seawall along Lakeshore Drive with 3- to 4-foot waves, but the water only seeped about a half-block inland ... A resident of Old Mandeville, a historic district 30 miles north of New Orleans, the 66-year-old resident estimated by day's end his newly renovated home would have four feet of water under it. (The Clarion-Ledger)
VA Offers Care, Support to Gulf Coast Vets in Advance of Gustav Sep 1, 2008
clinic; -- Mandeville dental clinic; -- Lafayette, La. clinic (closed Tuesday and Wednesday); -- Jennings clinic (closed Tuesday and Wednesday); and -- Beaumont, Texas, clinic (closed until the city's emergency evacuation order is lifted). (PR Newswire)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE STORM UPDATES AND COVERAGE Sep 1, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Thousands of Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans evacuees are awakening this morning wondering if their homes will be intact when they return. (The Clarion-Ledger)
How they fared Aug 31, 2008
noon, NFL NetworkMonday: Klein Oak (Spring, Texas) vs. Mandeville, La. 3:30 p.m., NFL NetworkMonday: Colleyville (Texas) Heritage vs. Clovis (Calif. (USA Today -- Sports)
After Katrina, New Orleans' suburbs swell as city struggles Aug 30, 2008
Explaining the attraction of places like Covington and Mandeville in western St. Tammany means acknowledging what New Orleans lacks ... There s a whole philosophy on the north shore that s different, said New Orleans native Patrick Anderson, 29, who just bought a house with his wife in Mandeville after three years renovating his damaged properties in the city ... Mandeville s mayor and his staff are embroiled in a scandal over misuse of public funds and the fraudulent awarding of contracts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Aug 29, 2008
I believe the general public would be 'shocked" or would they? We were told that we had insurance and made too much $$$$$$. Inappropriate? Posted by laplacenews on people should have insurance to cover all damages and not look for a handout from the govement. people of new orleans (black and white, rich and low income) are truly welfare queens. Inappropriate? Posted by wishlist on I lived in Delacroix Island, I did not get road home, wind insurance, and only had flood to cover my mortgage. I... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Mandeville council moves to tighten policies Aug 29, 2008
The Mandeville City Council continued its response to the problems highlighted in a scathing state audit by introducing several new measures Thursday night, while outside City Hall a group of residents gathered signatures to recall Mayor Eddie Price. According to the audit, a lack of written guidelines set the stage for numerous abuses by Price and other top officials, including personal travel expenses charged to the city and more than $55,000 in meal reimbursements that were not properly... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mandeville city attorney dodges arrest Aug 27, 2008
When Covington police officers showed up in Mandeville on Thursday to arrest an alleged scofflaw, their quarry was not a habitual burglar or a drug-peddling teen ... Cressy had taken refuge at the Mandeville police station, but by the time a Covington squad car pulled up, he was gone ... It was the second time in a week that the Mandeville city attorney vanished just as law enforcement was about to arrive. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Covington residents set to vote on sales tax Aug 27, 2008
The sales tax would expire in 20 years, and still trail Mandeville s 9 ... 75 percent compared to Mandeville s 9. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price to face recall effort Aug 26, 2008
A recall petition was filed for Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price ... A group of Mandeville citizens have 180 days to collect enough signatures to initiate a recall election ... Old Mandeville resident Mike O Connor is the chairman of the recall effort. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Eye on Fay: St. Tammany information Aug 24, 2008
Koop Drive, 21411 Koop Drive, Mandeville (under Tammany Trace water tower). Airport Road Barn, 34783 Grantham College Rd., Slidell. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Girl, 9, waved knife at mom's killer Aug 23, 2008
As the 7-year-old boy called 911 and his 9-year-old sister grabbed a knife to protect their younger sister, their mother, Samantha Jaume, 25, was shot to death in their Mandeville area home on Independence Day, 2001. That was the first scenario laid out for St. Tammany Parish jurors during opening arguments Friday afternoon in the first-degree murder trial of Dominic Robinson, 29. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Council president asks Mandeville officials to pay gas cards back Aug 20, 2008
The leader of the Mandeville City Council is asking city managers who used public vehicles and gas cards for personal use to pay that money back. The state legislative audit describes Mandeville's city vehicle policy by saying that city employees, including Mayor Price, routinely use city vehicles and Fuelman cards for personal purposes, such as out-of-state vacations ... It's the legality of using public funds for personal reasons, said Mandeville City Council President Trilby Lenfant. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Trial begins in 2001 killing in Mandeville Aug 19, 2008
(AP) - Jury selection is under way in the first-degree murder trial of a Waggaman man accused in the death of Samantha Jaume, who was shot to death in her Mandeville area home. Dominic Robinson is charged with shooting Jaume in her home on July 4th, 2001, during a botched carjacking attempt. (KSLA.com, LA)
THE HIGH FIVE Aug 19, 2008
Trailheads with water, restrooms and parking have been built in Covington and Mandeville. Between Abita Springs and Mandeville, a big green caboose at the end of Koop Drive serves as the trail's headquarters ... In Mandeville cyclists can leave the trail and ride south a few blocks to a trail along the Lake Pontchartrain seawall. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jaume murder trial jurors vetted Aug 19, 2008
Seven years after a slaying stunned the north shore, jury selection began Monday in the trial of a 29-year-old man charged with first-degree murder of Samantha Jaume, who was shot to death in her Mandeville area home after she and her children returned from a shopping trip. About 225 jurors are expected to be interviewed by this evening at the St. Tammany Parish courthouse in Covington in the trial of Dominic Robinson of Waggaman. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Murder trial seven years in the waiting set to begin Monday Aug 19, 2008
Jury selection is set to begin Monday after a seven year wait since a Mandeville mother was gunned down as she tried to unload bags from her car. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
George Edward Schwing, Sr. Aug 17, 2008
He is survived by his two sons, George Edward Schwing, Jr. and wife Bonnie of Baton Rouge and Eric Christopher Schwing Sr. and wife Lissa of Mandeville; his daughter, Jeanne Schwing Schoeffler and her husband Todd of Lafayette; three brothers, Francis Paul Schwing, Pierre Schwing and James Schwing, all of New Iberia; four sisters, Mary Robbins, Anna Louise Allain and her husband Richard, Therese Broussard, and Henri Dougherty, all of New Iberia; and 10 grandchildren, Eric Christopher Schwing... (New Iberia, LA)
Mandeville Council grills finance director over credit card policy Aug 17, 2008
The Mandeville City Council met for the first time since the release of a state legislative auditor s report and the attorney general began investigating the City of Mandeville ... For nearly 20 minutes, it was a very tense meeting inside the Mandeville City Council Chambers ... I m almost embarrassed to say that I live in Mandeville, which is a terrible thing for me to have to deal with, said Glen Runyon, a Mandeville resident. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Martin's Fontana casts lot with SMU Aug 16, 2008
On Friday night he huddled with his parents, Dwight and Melanie, at their Mandeville home, held one final discussion on the pros and cons of each school and then pulled the trigger on a verbal commitment to Southern Methodist. Tulane and Stanford were Fontana's other finalists. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mandeville, John Curtis to play in Texas Aug 14, 2008
Three days after playing in a jamboree, Mandeville and John Curtis will open their regular seasons on Labor Day against Texas opponents at Texas Stadium ... At 2:30 p.m., Mandeville will take on Klein Oak, a tradition-steep program ... "I'm pretty pumped up about it not only for us, but for our (area)," Mandeville senior defensive back Michael Crain said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Audit: Little of Mandeville Citizen's Fund used for stated purpose Aug 14, 2008
A Louisiana legislative auditor found that only about one-fourth of the money from the Mandeville Police Department s Citizen s Service Fund was spent for the program s stated purpose to fund Toys for Tots and to help residents in need ... Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price ... His statement also read, in part, "I can say unequivocally that I have never intentionally done anything wrong nor have I done anything that I did not believe was in the best interest of the city of Mandeville.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Federal investigation underway following Mandeville audit Aug 14, 2008
Eyewitness News has confirmed that a federal investigation into possible criminal wrongdoing at Mandeville city hall is underway ... Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price ... The findings could lead to criminal charges at the highest levels of Mandeville s city government. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gov. Jindal calls allegation against Mayor Price 'serious' Aug 14, 2008
Governor Bobby Jindal calls the charges against Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price in a state legislative audit extremely serious. Jindal said he has been watching the developments in Mandeville very closely, calling the findings of the audit very serious ... Gov. Jindal comments on Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price. (WWLTV.com, LA)
