Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners and elected officials in Slidell expect job growth if NASA expands its local operations after the Artemis II mission launched Wednesday (with efforts from Michoud and Stennis supporting the initiative). WDSU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Lakeshore High School athletes signed college commitments on March 27, with swimmer Brady Hotard choosing Loyola, baseball player Mason Maldonado joining United States Sports University, and cheerleader Oudrey Gros set for Southern Miss. Their choices reflect a blend of athletic and academic goals built during their time at Lakeshore. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ The Pope John Paul II baseball team ended its nine-game winning streak on April 1 after pitching errors and defensive mistakes led to an 8-6 loss against French Settlement in the District 9-2A championship game, leaving the team to regroup for the playoffs. The Times-Picayune
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K-POP Warriors
4:30-6:00 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy family show filled with vibrant K-Pop music and dance.
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