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Topics getting the most attention in St. Tammany Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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New Acadian Ambulance services contract

A new four-year ambulance contract starting January 1 adds the medical helicopter, shortens backup distances, changes response reporting and adds a dispatch dashboard — all at no cost to the parish.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026

HighPublic Safety

Coroner's DNA laboratory closure

The coroner's DNA lab faces a 60% cut after its millage failed to renew, and its reserves run out mid-2027. Cases would move to the state lab, which won't handle burglaries or thefts and takes far longer — hurting prosecutions.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026