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The Tangipahoa Parish School System achieved final unitary status in its school facilities yesterday, Oct.

22 — ending 60 years of federal oversight while investing over $150 million to modernize classrooms and expand opportunities for students.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced a parishwide burn ban effective immediately due to a severe drought — no rain is forecast until next Thursday.

Local fire chiefs and emergency preparedness backed the order to protect citizens and property.

Early voting for the Louisiana open primary started on Tuesday, Oct.

20 and runs until Tuesday, Oct. 27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 25) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at designated parish sites, while the Get the Facts Data Team tracks ballots ahead of Election Day Nov. 3.

Northshore's Panthers secured a sweep over Fontainebleau on Oct.

22 — with sophomore Riley Porter recording a match-high 19 kills despite battling illness, the win sets up a district unbeatens clash against Mandeville on Oct. 27.

The Makos will play their home football game against Westgate Christian University at Pearl River High due to Hurricane Isaias damage at Lighthouse Christian College, with kickoff at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

24.

Local cross country runners in St. Tammany Parish are gearing up as district meets begin this week and the state meet is set for Nov.

16-17 at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Mandeville and St. Scholastica athletes have posted top times that set the stage for fierce competition.

After arriving early in Paris to acclimate, the New Orleans Saints held media sessions on Thursday and are practicing at Stade Montbauron today before a closed walkthrough Saturday at Stade de France ahead of Sunday's 8:30 a.m. game against the Steelers.