Thursday, March 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ St. Tammany Parish deputies arrested Bruno Laboysantiago, 33, after a tip on Wednesday that he was driving his silver Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Interstate 12 near Highway 1077 Exit—he was wanted by Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for a road rage incident that resulted in a death earlier this month. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A state audit found that over one-fourth of pregnant Medicaid patients did not receive first-trimester care, with 24 parishes lacking an OB-GYN who accepts Medicaid. The state will change its fee schedule to encourage more providers—after spending $400 million on maternal health reforms that have not yet led to measurable improvement. Louisiana Radio Network
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NOLA Gold Rugby released a guide that explains the basics of the scrum and line-out technique — it shows how players work together during play — to help fans understand key rugby moves. FOX 8
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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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