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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northshore businesses and local groups have organized fundraisers to support Sgt. Grant Candies’ wife and children—he died during a high-speed chase after being struck by a car while laying spike strips. WDSU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A memorial service for Sgt. Grant Candies will be held on April 1 at Harbor Center in Slidell with visitation at 10 a.m. and the service at 1 p.m.—the sergeant was killed on Sunday during a high-speed chase that led to the arrest of three teens facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. WDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana State Representative Matt Willard has proposed a new bill to include financial literacy in school curriculums — he says this change will help students access college funding options. He noted that while students nationwide apply for FAFSA and TOPS, many low-income Louisiana students do not — the bill aims to improve their chances for higher education. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane researchers are testing new tools after last season saw nearly double the average rate of rapid intensification events. They will use a tail Doppler radar, drones and StreamSondes (small weather stations) to gather key data (measuring wind and rainfall) that will help warn Louisiana residents with more time to prepare. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting April 5th, Mega Millions will switch to $5 tickets, raise its starting jackpot from $20 million to $50 million, improve winning odds from 1 in 302.5 million to 1 in 290.5 million, and add a built-in prize multiplier that can boost payouts up to 10 times—removing break-even prizes. Louisiana Lottery official Kimberly Chopin said that players who prefer a $2 game will still have the option to play Powerball drawn on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. WWL-TV
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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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