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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Slidell City Council approved a deal letting Save The St. Tammany Chahta Tribe use the city-owned Train Depot for a museum in a (1,400) sqft section on Front St. The museum will show local American Indian history and host public events, bringing education and tourism to the area. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ The Arc's Mardi Gras Recycling Store is now open to support local carnival celebrations by offering reusable supplies and eco-friendly options for festive traditions. The store aims to help residents plan sustainable events throughout carnival season. FOX 8
- ➤ Temple Sinai will host a community musical service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19 in Slidell as local musicians perform tribute pieces celebrating his legacy. FOX 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At SSA’s signing day on Jan. 15, three athletes—soccer standout Reese Dantin, basketball guard Victoria Darrah and volleyball star Mia Casi—marked a milestone by signing with UAB, Division II Spring Hill and Centre College as they prepare for college sports. The Times-Picayune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ LDEQ crews are continuing long-term remediation after the August Smitty's Supply explosion, using booms and pads to remove oil from affected ponds. A watchdog group asserts that the EPA did not report all toxins and will host a town hall in Roseland after Mardi Gras to present their findings. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Slidell are demanding refunds and real billing based on usage as Magnolia Water faces complaints after boil water advisories, supported by a petition (over 3,000 signatures) and calls to halt new takeovers until repairs finish; improved water quality is part of a $62 million phase 2 grant project. WWL-TV
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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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