Slidell Local News – Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Lesley Beard was honored with the 2024 Glenda Award for her impactful role in East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity's Women's Rosie Build program, reflecting her dedication to volunteerism and community service. The Times-Picayune
➤ STARC's bead recycling program benefits people with developmental disabilities by providing job training as it prepares for brisk sales during Mardi Gras. The Times-Picayune
➤ A precarious utility pole, minimally supported by a small piece of wood, was replaced to the relief of local residents. WWL-TV

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Slidell Minister Norman Farve reflects on the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and organizes an MLK Day March to promote unity and celebrate King's legacy. The Times-Picayune
➤ The Red Beans and Rice Ball in Slidell honored 2025 royals Queen Christina Geiger and King Jeremy Reilly, who will lead the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie's 41st anniversary parade on Feb. 22. The Times-Picayune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ St. Tammany Parish moves closer to obtaining nearly $6 billion in funding for a historic flood risk management project under the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. WWL-TV

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