Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, Slidell.
💼 Business
Ampirical, a Covington engineering firm, has grown into a $500M business by transforming power grid services.
It secured its largest contract yet connecting Entergy's grid to a new AI data center and closed a deal where SkyKnight Capital now owns 60% of the firm + plans more expansion.
🌲 Environment
Residents in several Slidell subdivisions report nearly five years of inconsistent water quality, and they hope local water service providers will soon address the issue (many homeowners continue to experience problems).
🏛️ Government
A local Loyola professor said her Christmas cards came back undeliverable — even with correct addresses — while postal workers blamed sorting errors possibly linked to AI.
Customers are advised to call USPS for help as they work to improve the system.
🏈 Sports
St. Paul’s beat Mandeville 54-40 in a nondistrict basketball game at the Gene Bennett Sports Complex on Jan.
13. Don Peltier led the team with 22 points as they prepared to face Covington on Jan. 23.
🎉 Slidell Events
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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.
🏠 Slidell Real Estate
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