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"Slidell Police Respond to Confirmed Tornado"

A tornado caused extensive damage in Slidell and eastern St. Tammany Parish, resulting in multiple minor and moderate injuries, power outages for over 35,000 customers, and the opening of two shelters. The storm brought heavy rain and wind, with wind gusts of 78 mph reported. St. Tammany Parish President declared a state of emergency, and Slidell's mayor also declared a state of emergency. The tornado caused widespread damage, with buildings, cars, and trees heavily affected, and police officers rescuing over 50 people trapped in an apartment complex.

via NOLA.com|

#damage #injuries #natural-disasters

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"Untreated Sewage in St. Tammany's Ditches: A Mosquito Magnet"

St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana is facing a mosquito problem due to untreated sewage in its drainage ditches, leading to a surge in the mosquito population. The mosquitoes, particularly the virus-carrying southern house mosquito, are thriving despite efforts to control them with insecticides. Research suggests that the sewage pollution is creating a fertile breeding ground for the mosquitoes, making it difficult to reduce their population. The study highlights the need to address the root cause of sewage pollution to effectively control the mosquito abundance and mitigate public health risks.

via NOLA.com|

#health-and-environment #insecticide-resistance #mosquito-population

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Louisiana Woman Fatally Stabs Sex Offender During Assault at Laundromat

A woman fatally stabbed a convicted sex offender, Nicholas Tranchant, during an attempted sexual assault at a laundromat near Lacombe, Louisiana. Tranchant, who had prior convictions, brandished a weapon with the intent to assault the woman, but she managed to disarm him and retaliate in self-defense. The incident has sparked concern in the community, with neighbors expressing worry about the prevalence of registered sex offenders in the area.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#crime #laundromat #self-defense

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Woman Fatally Stabs Sex Offender in Louisiana Laundromat

A woman fatally stabbed a convicted sex offender, Nicholas Tranchant, at a laundromat near Lacombe, Louisiana, while he was allegedly attempting to assault her. Tranchant, who had prior convictions, entered the laundromat with the intent to sexually assault the woman, but she managed to disarm him and retaliate, fatally stabbing him with his own weapon before fleeing to safety. The incident has sparked concern among residents about the presence of registered sex offenders in the area.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#crime #laundromat #self-defense

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Apparent murder-suicide claims two lives in Slidell home.

St. Tammany Parish's coroner identified Angel Smith and Rico Keller, both 31, as the estranged couple found dead inside a Slidell-area home in an apparent murder-suicide. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is still investigating the homicide, and autopsies of the victims will be performed on Monday. Two of the couple's children were found inside the house and were placed in the care of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#crime #gunshot-wounds #louisiana

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Tragic murder-suicide in Slidell leaves two dead.

Two individuals, identified as Angel Smith and Rico Keller, were found dead in a home in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The incident was reported by a child who called 911. Autopsies will be performed to confirm the cause of death. The sheriff's office is investigating the case.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#autopsies #crime #gun