Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hogs for the Cause will take place this weekend with great barbecue and live music to support families facing pediatric brain cancer in Slidell. WWL-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities say Bourbon, an 8-year-old mix wearing a hot pink collar, is missing after she was likely thrown from a vehicle in a single-car crash on east I-12 near the U.S. 11 exit on Easter night; residents should not chase her but call (985-898-2340) if seen. The Times-Picayune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two standout Salmen High School football players, Jimmy Chanzy and Joshua Loydrake, announced their college commitments on Apr. 8; Chanzy joins Bethany College (NAIA) in Lindsborg and Loydrake will play for Division III Belhaven in Jackson. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Historic District Landmarks Commission reviewed Tulane University's demolition application for Ted's Frostop diner yesterday. The proposal wanted to replace the diner with student housing, a parking garage + shops while saving the neon sign, though many neighbors opposed the plan citing its value as a Katrina-era reminder. WDSU
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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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