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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Slidell homeowner has been jailed for shooting a suspect's vehicle during a break-in after officers identified Tyrone Mercadel as the suspect who allegedly broke into a home and was shot in the leg by the homeowner. WWL-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has joined forces with Experian to relieve $5 million of consumer debt for 5,000 Louisiana families — ForgiveCo selected eligible recipients after extra funds were added following three NCAA Tournament wins. Louisiana Radio Network
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters approved a measure that will support the St. Tammany Library System through 2039. WWL-TV
- ➤ Governor Jeff Landry ordered a temporary hiring freeze for the executive branch today to save $20 million from the general fund—this move comes as the state uses a standstill budget approach after Amendment 2 failed. Louisiana Radio Network
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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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Louisiana International Female Ride Day
2 PM – 12 AM — 38008 Browns Village Rd, Slidell, LA — Bring your own bike — Celebrate female riders with a thrilling day of camaraderie and scenic routes.
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