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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local band Vet Jams is launching community events aimed at supporting veterans & reducing mental health stigma. They will host concerts and outreach programs to bring local residents together in the coming months. FOX 8
- ➤ During Mardi Gras, confrontations emerged along the parade route when a woman grabbed a throw from Courtney P. as bystanders recorded the exchange. Counselor Alisha Bentley said lingering pandemic isolation and social media trends may have shifted how people share crowded spaces. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LASPCA faces changes due to a tight city budget as thousands of animals arrive and about 80% get adopted; the shelter plans to adjust its services soon. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sean Fazende and Andre Johnson Jr evaluate the DraftKings projection for the Saints win total set at 7.5 as they debate the over/under and review cornerback Alontae Taylor’s upcoming contract decision — their insights bolster local interest in NFL team strategies. FOX 8
- ➤ Local Slidell boxer Kaleb Aguero, 15, won his 119-pound class at the Region 6 Silver Gloves tournament in Sherwood, Ark last month + now he will compete in the National Silver Gloves tournament in Independence, Mo from Feb. 25-28. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Covington Lions won their first district title in over 14 years with a 76-58 win over the Mandeville Skippers at Hubie Gallagher Gymnasium on Feb. 19. The team now awaits playoff brackets and could face district rivals next round. The Times-Picayune
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Bubbly on the Bayou - 16th Annual
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bubble Bayou — Charity fundraiser — Celebrate with a Kentucky Derby themed champagne brunch benefiting Rainbow Child Care.
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