Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Councilwoman Lesli Harris toasted the Lions Carnival Club passersby at Gallier Hall today, wishing them a happy and safe Mardi Gras.
Her gesture added a warm note to the local festivities as the community enjoys this cherished celebration.
Festive-themed tiny houses will soon be placed around Slidell to raise funds for hospice care, organized by local artist Connie Born and volunteers at a Reveille breakfast at St. August Maison.
Sponsorship options start at $275 to support caregiver services.
🎭 Culture
Detroit Brooks and his friends will perform a tribute to Danny Barker at the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Old Mandeville on Saturday, Feb.
28 to kick off the venue’s 2026 spring schedule. The hall, built in 1895, remains a cherished landmark known for its rural jazz heritage.
Rex toasted the Queen of Carnival (a highlight of local tradition) during a celebration in Slidell yesterday.
Krewe of Rex kicked off Mardi Gras 2026 today with a celebration of rebirth (a vibrant local tradition) that sets the stage for upcoming parades and community festivities.
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