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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank announced it lost 37 truckloads of food shipments valued at over $1.1 million due to federal program changes, worsening food insecurity across Louisiana. The food bank urges community members to donate food, pack boxes, and call lawmakers to support local food assistance in the 23 parishes it serves. WDSU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a man riding his bicycle on the Tammany Trace trail in Covington was shot in the arm during an altercation between acquaintances—39-year-old Jermaine Powell was later arrested and charged with second-degree battery and obstruction of justice. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a central office staffing revamp that restored the associate superintendent role and generated $6.4M in staff cost savings by not replacing vacant positions, a measure led by Superintendent Frank Jabbia. Steve Alfonso will add duties as the new associate superintendent with a $15K raise (effective July 1) after a 650-student enrollment drop and funding uncertainties prompted the changes. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Greenstein returns as health secretary after resigning in 2013 over a contract probe - he will now manage the health department's $21 billion budget and work with the surgeon general on programs such as Medicaid and disease prevention. Gov. Jeff Landry said the appointment will drive meaningful change in Louisiana's health care system. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Governor Jeff Landry announced that Bruce Greenstein is Louisiana’s new health secretary after Michael Harrington retired last month—Greenstein brings 30 years of healthcare experience including roles as CTO at the U.S. Department of Health and as health secretary for former Gov. Bobby Jindal. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three Louisiana state senators are proposing Senate Bill 2 to ban fluoride in public water systems, a move that New Orleans health director Jennifer Avegno says will raise health care costs and harm public health. She warns that ending water fluoridation could lead to more cavities and other health issues — a risk similar to what Calgary experienced after it stopped adding fluoride. WWL-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Derek Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that may keep him off the field in 2025 — he is weighing options such as surgery. His 2024 season ended early with a broken hand and the Saints now face a tough quarterback question. WDSU
- ➤ Pearl River's baseball team won the district tiebreaker after strong pitching by senior Jake Clifton and junior Xan Harwell helped the Rebels defeat Hannan following a win at Lakeshore. Playoff pairings will be released on April 15 — all three teams are headed to the postseason. The Times-Picayune
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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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