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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ochsner Health CEO Pete November joined the South Rampart Pharma board as the hospital invested in its Series A round for a nonopioid painkiller — Judy Perry Martinez was also selected to receive the American Inns of Court Award and will accept it at a conference later this month. Future Use of Energy in Louisiana has awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to 13 programs to expand energy workforce training, with funds set to update curriculum and boost career opportunities at institutions including Louisiana Tech and East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Tammany voters approved a $325 million bond for school improvements at 23 local schools — the measure passed with 56% support, and a separate $51.5 million bond to expand services at Slidell Memorial Hospital passed with 52% of the vote as nearly all precincts were counted. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Louisiana Secretary of State updates election results every 90 seconds for statewide, legislative, and local races for the May election—voters in areas including New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport can see live totals online. The Times-Picayune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana health officials reported 164 whooping cough cases in the first four months of this year, surpassing last year’s 153 cases, with 40 patients hospitalized—70% of whom were infants. They urge parents to check vaccination records and practice good hygiene to slow the spread of the disease. FOX 8
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Live Oak won 3-2 on May 3 when catcher Connor Smith hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to send his team to the LHSAA baseball state semifinals — the Panthers earned their first quarterfinal win since 2019. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Slidell baseball, making its first Division I quarterfinal appearance since 2007, lost to Sam Houston on May 3 when timely hits helped the Broncos secure a 4-2 win. The Tigers rallied in the seventh inning after trailing 4-0 but could not overcome the key plays—coach Cameron Lewis said the team pushed until the final out. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Senior Sam Loeb, playing with a torn meniscus, hit a game-winning RBI in a 3-2 walk-off win at Loyola Prep on May 3 that sent Hannan to the state semifinals for the first time in over 20 years—his crucial hit ended a long playoff drought. Coach Chris Garrett said Loeb will play in the semifinals as the Hawks host seventh-seeded E.D. White—adding confidence to their playoff run. The Times-Picayune
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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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