Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
Good morning, Slidell.
🚧 Accidents
Fire crews from the St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 responded Monday morning at 11 a.m. to a fire in the auxiliary gym at Slidell High School — a separate building from the main campus; no injuries were reported, and officials said ongoing metalwork caused the blaze.
🎭 Culture
Ochsner Eat Fit offers healthy menu choices at Weekend 2 of Jazz Fest starting this Thursday in town.
Festivalgoers can enjoy nutritious twists on local fare & add variety to their festival experience.
🎓 Education
The Slidell robotics team won first place in a regional competition held recently at a local high school and showcased strong teamwork and skills in robotics.
A Slidell robotics team known as Acorn to Oaks won first place Saturday at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama, beating 18 teams with a custom-built underwater robot — it showcased new technology for offshore energy and seabed mapping.
🏥 Health
WWL Radio host Scott (Scoot) Paisant returned to the air Monday after undergoing open-heart surgery to repair a congenital valve defect; he said his heart is performing better and he is regaining strength on sunset walks in the community.
🏈 Sports
Analysts Sean Fazende & Andre Johnson Jr broke down the Saints NFL Draft class pick by pick on Monday, Apr.
27, grading each of the 8 selections including local LSU talent to address team needs. Their review outlines the club’s strategy for future seasons.
Jesuit freshman Augustin Gros shot a two-under-par 70 on April 27 at Beau Chene Country Club to secure a regional title for the Blue Jays—their first in over a decade.
His performance placed him among the only under-par golfers in the championship.
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