Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
Good morning, Slidell.
🏘️ Community
At 92, Rosemary Clement will ride as the first queen of Krewe of Antheia, joining her extensive history of community and Carnival involvement in Slidell.
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the 17th pastoral anniversary of Rev.
Norman J. Farve and minister Paulette T. Farve on Feb. 22, with events at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium and the church.
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce appointed Carrie Calvin as the new board chair and distributed several key awards including the Tammany Award and the Community Leadership Award at its annual luncheon.
🚨 Crime
John Bowie, a teacher at Salmen High School, was arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile student after an investigation by the Slidell Police Department.
A collaborative law enforcement effort in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, resulted in the seizure of over 16,000 illegal Tapentadol pills and several arrests between November 2024 and January 2025.
🎭 Culture
The Mystic Krewe of Titans celebrated their 2025 Mardi Gras Ball, introducing King Chris Sturken, Queen Toni Gebbia, and their Royal Court, and announced their 15th annual parade on Feb.
14 with a 'Be My Valentine' theme.
📰 Economy
St. Tammany hotels near New Orleans are almost fully booked with increased room rates due to the influx of visitors for Super Bowl LIX, with local tourism officials and hoteliers preparing to maximize economic benefits and showcase southern hospitality.
🏛️ Government
St. Tammany Parish is actively recruiting over 1,200 election commissioners to manage voting processes across 171 precincts, highlighting the civic duty and community involvement in democratic elections.
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