The "Cook'n with the Blue" third annual jambalaya cook-off in memory of Capt. Vince Liberto, killed in the line of duty in 2019, took place Nov. 16 at the Mandeville Trailhead to support the law enforcement community and the Mandeville Police Foundation Toy Drive. It was five hours of camaraderie and fun in a venue spicily perfumed with pots of jambalaya cooked by competing teams.

A portion of event proceeds were also dedicated to helping St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Deputy David Eckhardt and his family cover medical bills and living expenses during his treatment.

Meanwhile, new toys collected at the cook-off will end up in Santa's sack for delivery to just the right children on Christmas morning.

Because this time of the year, even Santa needs a helping hand from law enforcement, the f

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