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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Louisiana businesses and nonprofits earned several awards, including a 2025 fellowship for Tulane’s J. Quincy Brown and distinguished honors from the Louisiana Bar Foundation — additional recognitions were announced for leaders in healthcare, event management and financial aid. Upcoming ceremonies will celebrate these achievements. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northshore law enforcement agencies are using Facebook humor to mix official alerts with playful posts that keep residents informed and engaged. The Slidell PD page has nearly 189,000 followers (a key tool for community policing) and posts updates like holiday reminders and BOLOs. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ St. Tammany Sheriff's Office and Slidell PD use their Facebook pages to share police updates with playful humor — mixing snark with important community news. Their strategy boosts engagement among local followers and ensures key information reaches a large audience. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Louisiana auto insurance laws took effect on New Year’s Day to lower premiums. The changes include Act 15 limiting damage recoveries for claimants 51% at fault and new discounts for commercial vehicles with telematics, with experts expecting rates to drop further. FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pelicans dropped their sixth straight game (missing Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, and Derik Queen) with Zion Williamson scoring 35 in a 122-109 loss to the Trail Blazers. They head to Miami today to face the Heat on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. FOX 8
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Pearl River Lions Club Parade
11 AM – 5 PM — McDonald's — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with floats, music, and family fun at the beloved Pearl River Lions Parade.
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