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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A dozen ducklings were rescued from a storm drain on Good Friday when local neighbors and Walmart workers called firefighters on Natchez Drive to help reunite them with their worried mother (the rescue was a community effort). WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mandeville-based Watch Systems, maker of OffenderWatch software, received a Silicon Valley buyout offer last fall to fund acquisitions and growth. The company, which has been in business for over 25 years, will remain in Louisiana as it plans to expand its staff + contractor base. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Amazon is negotiating to buy Covington-based satellite firm Globalstar for up to $9 billion. The deal, if it clears regulatory and strategic hurdles, would reduce another publicly traded Louisiana company while boosting Amazon’s satellite division for broadband services. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crowds gathered at the lakefront on Good Friday to celebrate a cherished seafood tradition. The event featured fresh catches and local family recipes, highlighting longstanding community bonds. FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northshore defended its home turf with a fifth consecutive 5-2 win over Fontainebleau on April 2, with key hits from Connor Smith & strong pitching by Jacob Neely. The Panthers will try to clinch the district crown with a sweep of Slidell next week. 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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