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Slidell
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 18, Collin Avery had a seizure while driving on Oak Harbor Boulevard and crashed his truck into a canal—Slidell firefighters quickly dove into the water to rescue him from the sinking vehicle. FOX 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Blackmon was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and drug charges following the overdose death of Theresa Zar at Slidell City Jail in November. The adoptive parents of Zar’s children have filed a lawsuit against the jail, police department and officers—alleging that missed cell checks and delays in care led to her prolonged unresponsiveness. The Times-Picayune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four St. Tammany baseball teams are in the quarterfinals as local schools Northshore, Slidell, and Pope John Paul II, plus Hannan from Division II select, vie for a state title—each must win a best-of-3 series. The Slidell Tigers will begin their series against 11th-seeded Sam Houston today at 6 p.m. The Times-Picayune
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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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Some Enchanted Evening Concert
5-7 p.m. — Heritage Park — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting evening of music with the Northshore Community Orchestra in the beautiful Heritage Park.
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Spades Tournament
5-7 p.m. — Roots Plants + Coffee — $20 to play, free to spectate — Experience an exciting evening of strategic card playing in a friendly competition.
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Open House at 505 Hermitage Court
12-2 p.m. — 505 Hermitage Court — Free entry — Explore a stunning 4-bedroom home with spacious living areas and a beautiful garden.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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