The St. Tammany Rental Assistance Program (STRAP) which will utilize $7.7 million in CARES Act funding from the Department of Treasury, is fully underway.
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STPG Covid Update
Bars in St. Tammany May now Operate at 50% Capacity as Percent Positivity Rate Drops St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that effective
Parish President Mike Cooper Reflects on the One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Impacting St. Tammany
From St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper: “One year ago, St. Tammany, like much of the rest of the world, was faced with the reality of COVID-19…”
St. Tammany Parish Government Buildings Will Open to the Public Under New Phase III Guidelines
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that St. Tammany Parish Government buildings will officially reopen to the public Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 8 a.m.
STHS Vaccine Clinics Expanding Eligibility to Match State Changes
Adhering to Louisiana Department of Public Health guidelines, St. Tammany Health System expanded eligibility for COVID vaccination to include residents as young as 16 who have at least one qualifying condition.
St. Tammany Parish Moves into Phase III — St. Tammany Rental Assistance Program Update
The St. Tammany Rental Assistance Program (STRAP) which will utilize CARES Act funding from the Department of Treasury, is mobilizing. This assistance is available to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Tammany Parish Government Saves Over $2 Million to Date Through New Approach to Projects
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper has changed the way district infrastructure projects are initiated in St. Tammany through bundling district road projects in close proximity to save money.
Parish Urges Electricity Conservation During Winter Weather Event
MISO has declared a Maximum Generation Emergency Event due to forced generation outages and below normal temperatures. The entire State of Louisiana and every electric utility company’s consumers are being asked to curtail electricity usage to relieve the demand.
Dropping Temperatures Trigger Cold Weather Preparations
With predictions from the National Weather Service of sustained freezing temperatures early next week, St. Tammany Parish Government has instituted its severe cold weather protocol.
Parish President Mike Cooper Calls on Citizens to Continue Prevention Practices Through the Mardi Gras Holiday
As we head into the Mardi Gras holiday weekend, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is relying on each and every St. Tammany resident to take personal responsibility, and heed the advice of medical professionals to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID Vaccine Eligibility Expanded by Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday (Feb. 8), Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a Thursday press conference, lowering the minimum age from 70 to 65 and adding all first responders, not just those providing healthcare and vaccinations.
Brand-New Tammany Trace Signage Offers Enhanced Features for Patrons
Tammany Trace patrons can expect to see new, upgraded signage along the 28-mile Rails-to-Trails conversion within the coming weeks. The signage, made possible with support from the Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust, retains features from the previous version, while offering greater detail…
STHS Administering COVID Vaccine to Elders and Community Providers
Following Louisiana Office of Public Health guidance, St. Tammany Health System announced vaccine appointment availability for community residents aged 70 and over, as well as community medical providers not employed by the health system.
STP President Mike Cooper Again Calls on Citizens to Remain Vigilant in Prevention Practices
As the Louisiana Department of Health reports a percent positivity rate in St. Tammany Parish above 10% for the third consecutive week, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper again asks residents to remain strong in their commitment to best prevention practices to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
First Vaccines Administered at St. Tammany Health System
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived on the Northshore. As part of federal deployment of the groundbreaking Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, St. Tammany Health System began administering vaccine this morning.
‘Percent for Art’ Open House Showcases the Safe Haven Healing Arts Collection
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper welcomed members of the arts and health communities as they came together at the Safe Haven Health and Wellness Complex, Thursday, December 10, 2020. The event — the Percent for Art Open House — was an art opening for 31 Healing Arts collections procured through a Call to Artists earlier this year, as well as donations from local philanthropists.
STP Comprehensive Plan ‘New Directions 2040’ Steering Committee Members Announced
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper and the St. Tammany Parish Council Members announced their appointees for the 21-member Steering Committee of New Directions 2040.
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Decision on 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today that 2021 Mardi Gras Parades will not roll in St. Tammany.
A Message From the Parish President: COVID Update
I want to wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As I said in my statement early last week, we know these holidays are going to be different due to COVID-19. Based on the Governor’s announcement yesterday of a move to a modified Phase 2, we now have some idea of just how different.
‘Holiday of Lights’ Drive-Thru at Koop Drive Starts Dec 4
The Holiday of Lights display will be open on Koop Drive in Mandeville, as a drive-thru only sightseeing event, Fridays through Sundays from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in December, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas night.