Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Slidell.
Submit your nomination by Feb.
28 to honor a champion who has improved the lives of hurting children in St. Tammany + Washington parishes. The winners will be recognized at an awards breakfast on Apr. 22 from 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at The Greystone near Mandeville.
Crews are working to isolate damage from a water main break on Claiborne Avenue that triggered a boil water advisory for businesses along Claiborne and Louisiana Avenues.
A water main break caused major flooding at Claiborne and Louisiana Avenues, prompting crews to work on repairs.
Firefighters contained a forest fire on Sunday along I-12 between Abita Springs and Lacombe amid dry, windy conditions.
Traffic reopened Monday, but officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning as drought conditions persist.
A bill filed for the upcoming legislative session would let the Department of Agriculture seize contaminated imported shrimp — expanding safeguards beyond the current role of the Department of Health.
Local shrimpers support the measure to protect public health and their industry.
Salmen's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals after a 62-51 win over Parkway on Feb.
23, led by senior Bryelle Major who had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Junior Kendal Thomas scored 20 points as the Spartans improved their record to 26-3 and prepare to travel to Prairieville next round.
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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