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Mandeville saw a 66.4% jump in Medicaid spending for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies in 2024 as changes in service use and reimbursement continued to shift trends.

An anonymous tip led St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s detectives to arrest two adults on drug-related charges at a Pearl River-area residence on May 19. Authorities removed neglected animals and contacted…

Medicaid expenditures for the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) category rose 9.9% to $3,876,101 in Slidell in 2024, indicating shifts in usage and reimbursement trends.

There was one company in a city associated with St. Tammany Parish that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in 2025, according to…

There were two companies in cities associated with St. Tammany Parish that received three FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Several juveniles were arrested after a large party led to disturbances in Lakeshore Villages over the weekend. Authorities say no injuries occurred as law enforcement from multiple agencies worked together…

Covington experienced a 62.3% rise in Medicaid payments related to the Orthotic Procedures and services category in 2024, showing shifts in demand and reimbursement patterns.

A Covington-area man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his brother during an altercation early Saturday morning on Highway 1081. Authorities say both men lived at the residence…

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office announced plans for increased road and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend as part of a national safety campaign. Sheriff Randy Smith urged…

There was one company in a city associated with St. Tammany Parish that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug…

Medicaid payments associated with the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in Mandeville rose 81.8% in 2024, signaling shifts in both reimbursement and health care service utilization.

A Covington man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle and facing additional drug-related charges after methamphetamine was found during his booking process. Authorities say further investigation is underway.

A Covington business owner has been arrested following an investigation into alleged illegal sales of kratom at local shops. Authorities seized thousands of dosage units along with cash and other…

A routine traffic stop near Mandeville resulted in three arrests after deputies found drugs and firearms. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported seizing prescription pills, marijuana, pistols, and cash…

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Slidell billed $4,119,043 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting a 9.9% rise from the prior year.

A Madisonville-area man was arrested after an alleged road rage incident involving racial slurs and violence on Highway 190. Authorities say multiple charges were filed after deputies responded quickly to…

A man died after being struck by a train near Slidell on April 26, according to local authorities. The coroner’s office is working to identify the victim as officials investigate.

FDA data shows a March 24 inspection at Blood Center Mandeville Donor Center in Mandeville focused on blood and blood products.

There was one company in a city associated with St. Tammany Parish that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office will join a nationwide effort this Saturday to collect unused prescription medications safely and anonymously as part of the National Drug Take Back Initiative.…

Skeletal remains were found in a retention pond near Slidell, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The LSU FACES Lab is assisting with identification, and authorities say foul…

Three people have been arrested following a narcotics investigation at a Covington-area home where authorities also rescued sixteen malnourished dogs. The sheriff’s office credits community tips for leading them to…

Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office safely detained a woman experiencing a mental health crisis in Slidell after using non-lethal force. The incident resulted in no injuries and…

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office will join the statewide ‘Buckle Up in Your Truck’ campaign starting April 18 with increased patrols focused on enforcing seat belt use among pickup…