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Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Plumbers urge residents to protect exposed pipes as temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s this weekend; they wrapped pipes at key sites and recommend running a steady flow of hot and cold water (to help prevent bursts) across the area. FOX 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Tammany library board unanimously selected Trevor Collings on Wednesday and offered him a $120,000 salary with a 10-day response period to lead the 12-branch library system — replacing Kelly LaRocca, who left in September — after a monthslong process. Collings, director at Audubon Regional Library, said he applied due to his respect for the system and community. The Times-Picayune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Winter Storm Watch covers parts of the northshore starting late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon—local roads may see up to a quarter-inch of ice that could cause travel delays. WDSU
- ➤ A weekend winter storm will impact southeast Louisiana from late Saturday night through Sunday, with rain that may turn icy in some areas. Residents are advised to secure supplies and protect exposed pipes as storm watches remain in effect across multiple parishes. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Landry declared a state of emergency as crews began pre-treating roadways, staging utility linemen, and opening warming centers ahead of dangerous winter weather. WWL-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Acquistapace's — a well-known local grocer — bought two anchor stores at Northshore Square Mall on Thursday during the State of Slidell event with Mayor Fandal, and the development may bring a new Acquistapace's store by year's end. The Times-Picayune
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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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