Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
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🚨 Crime
On August 20, a St. Tammany Parish jury convicted Dwight Ambo of Second Degree Battery and Attempted Aggravated Assault with a Firearm after he entered his father's home and threatened him with a gun—causing serious injury, with sentencing set for October 8.
📰 Economy
STartUP Northshore celebrated its three-year anniversary today — the pilot that began in August 2022 has supported over 200 local entrepreneurs in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.
It will now offer free legal, accounting and financial advisory services as a designated technical partner to Louisiana Economic Development.
🏈 Sports
Defending district champion St. Paul's is set to face Mandeville and Covington as the Wolves start the season with a new quarterback and key returning players—analysts predict a decisive Week 9 game could determine the district crown.
St. Paul's senior running backs Cody Corales and Troy Willis are set to lead the Wolves’ offense with quarterback Brady Pierson stepping up after former starter Brennan Keim’s departure—team officials say returning offensive linemen and defense will help create an explosive season if players stay healthy.
Mandeville seniors Ben Hendricks and Jax O’Quin lead the football team this season after last year’s playoff run—Hendricks enters his final season while O’Quin shifts to running back to take on a larger role.
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