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Slidell
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SSE Steel Fabrication in St. Bernard Parish is working with Houston-based Persona AI to develop its first humanoid welding robot — designed for industrial use — which will be tested at its 14-acre site. Owner Mindy Núñez Airhart, who took over after Katrina, said robotics investments have boosted growth across the US. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SWB Executive Director Randy Hayman provided an update on water main repairs, saying that work is underway & residents should check for potential service adjustments. WWL-TV
- ➤ A new Tax Foundation report shows Louisiana’s combined sales tax rate is 10.11%—the highest nationally. State leaders say recent tax cuts have eased the burden, while critics warn the policy remains regressive for lower-income households. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ City officials say repairs on the Uptown water main break will finish today + cleanup continues while residents follow the boil water advisory. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Oaks Medical Center cut the ribbon on Jan. 28 for its new 9,400 sqft Endoscopy Unit — the facility will begin serving patients in early February to reduce wait times and expand advanced diagnostic services for the Northshore region. AN17
- ➤ Dr. Eric Griggs urged residents to follow boil water guidelines and take extra flu precautions amid Carnival festivities, as his guidance released on Jan. 31 stressed safe practices to reduce virus risks (an important health measure for the community). FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Tammany high school wrestlers are preparing for the LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 6-7 at Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City — local teams from Slidell are among those with champions recently crowned at parish tournaments. The Times-Picayune
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