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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana consumers may soon face higher electrical bills as natural gas prices rise and a hotter summer could drive up energy costs (Public Service Commission advises residents to improve efficiency). WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Louisiana University’s Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project team will host the free Science in Action event on March 20 at Middendorf’s in Manchac in Akers, La, from 4 to 6 p.m. Registered participants (limited to 60) can view new monitoring data and enjoy a complimentary dinner buffet. AN17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Claude Avenue Bridge is closed for vehicle and marine traffic due to an electrical issue – drivers should use Judge Seeber Bridge or Florida Avenue Bridge. WWL-TV
- ➤ Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said processors in the state's crawfish industry are facing a labor shortage and plant closures because H-2B visas have been capped and visa applications deferred until January—he has reached out to federal officials including the White House for help. Louisiana Radio Network
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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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