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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Patrons helped shape new programs as the South Slidell Branch will hold a 2-hour American Mahjong lesson on April 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The library asks voters to approve a 4.35 mill replacement plan to lower rates by about $3 million a year for projects like a new Lacombe branch and a Slidell branch expansion — if the vote fails, funding stops in January 2026. The Times-Picayune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A video captured a car driving the wrong way on the Causeway Bridge in foggy conditions on Friday just before 8 a.m.—the driver turned around after two miles and was stopped by a police officer who issued traffic citations before a family member drove him away. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crawfish prices have slightly increased with live crawfish at $3.99 per pound and boiled at $6.45 per pound due to low supply and strong demand from Lent—a rise of about 50 cents per pound, Laney King of The Crawfish App said. King added that with forecasted sunshine and mild weather next week—a surge in crawfish supply may help lower prices. WDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local schools celebrated Pi Day on March 14 with students participating in math games and recitations that focused on the constant pi (3.14). Math teacher Karen Dartez said the event sparked student excitement for learning math (a key highlight of the academic year). Louisiana Radio Network
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop in Slidell today with a risk of tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail—winds may gust above 40 mph from late morning to early evening. The National Weather Service also noted that cooler, mostly sunny conditions will follow on Sunday and Monday. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Slidell will launch a glass recycling program on April 12 at Heritage Park where residents can drop off glass between 9 a.m. and noon, and the collected glass will be sent to a St. Bernard facility for coastal restoration. In nearby Folsom, a new garbage contract raises trash bills to $26 per month through 2029 and a petition to ban fireworks is set for public input on April 14 — city officials note the pricing remains competitive. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Early voting for the March 29th election begins today and runs until next Saturday (March 22nd) as voters face four constitutional amendments challenged in court for deceptive ballot language. Political analyst Clancy Dubos warned that if the lawsuits succeed, an amendment may be removed and a new election could be required. WWL-TV
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2025 LCMS Southern District Convention
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will hold its Southern District Convention at The Harbor Center in Slidell, Louisiana, spanning two days of discussions and fellowship.
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Nancy Zee Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Tickets start at $22 — Experience the warmth and charm of Nancy Zee's live performance.
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Aqua-Fest 2025: Home Aquarium Expo
Aqua-Fest is a family-friendly event showcasing national vendors with a variety of home aquarium products, aquatic livestock, and equipment at The Harbor Center in Slidell, Louisiana.
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On-Site Tour of Oak Park Village in Slidell
Explore Oak Park Village, a community offering assisted living and memory care services designed to support seniors in Slidell, Louisiana.
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Old Towne Slidell Crawfish and Music Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Old Town Slidell — Free admission — Savor delicious boiled crawfish and enjoy three stages of live music at this annual celebration.
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