Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Slidell.
🚧 Accidents
A Slidell family lost their father and home today during a devastating incident plus a local resident’s quick response is credited with saving others.
🎭 Culture
French Quarter Fest draws thousands to French Quarter Park today — the event features live music, local food, and crafts for a lively weekend celebration in town.
2x Grammy winner Irvin Mayfield talked with Whitney Miller about his upcoming performance at FQF on the Abita stage and expressed his excitement for the festival.
🎓 Education
Louisiana lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 157 on Wednesday to offer six weeks of fully paid parental leave to public school employees + teachers as the measure moves to the Senate finance committee amid concerns from school boards about substitute teacher shortages.
🏛️ Government
Slidell City Council approved selling the former DISA building on Gause Boulevard to Textron Systems for $3.4 million to reduce maintenance costs & spur local growth.
Textron said it will invest $5.3 million for facility improvements and may add jobs when work starts mid-2026, with completion in 2027.
🎉 Slidell Events
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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.
🏠 Slidell Real Estate
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