Andrew Canulette

1 week ago | nola.com | Andrew Canulette

The St. Tammany Parish Public School system, in an effort to fast-track capital improvement projects and potentially save millions of taxpayer dollars, is asking voters to support a May 3 bond issue that would be the largest in the district’s history. The proposal, given the tagline “Building Futures, Securing Tomorrow,” is a $325 million bond issue that involves no tax increases. Rather, it would continue a 13.7-mill property tax that would back the bonds needed to pay for the work.

1 week ago | nola.com | Andrew Canulette

25 years agoThe state is seeking bids to lease 50 acres at Fontainebleau State Park in which to build an 18-hole championship golf course, a state official said Monday. “The state wants a bidder to build the championship course that can be played by all levels of competition, from the weekend golfer to the scratch player,” said Dr. Stuart Johnson, project manager for the state Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Andrew Canulette

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans sports franchises, was the keynote speaker at the St. Scholastica Academy Career Day on April 4 in Covington. Benson, an ardent supporter of Catholic schools and programs, used the opportunity to discuss her role as a successful business owner, the values of leadership, and the importance of giving back to the community.

3 weeks ago | nola.com | Andrew Canulette

25 years agoA Sav-a-Center proposed for a large shopping center off La. 21, south of Covington, is not out of the picture, but the developer said he is negotiating with other grocery chains. “A&P (the parent company for Sav-a-Center) is still considering it, but we have no imminent schedule to begin construction of the shopping center,” said Bruce Wainer, of Wainer Brothers, the developer. Wainer said his company has to have some guarantee that the center, once built, is going to be productive.

3 weeks ago | nola.com | Andrew Canulette

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