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Slidell
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Tammany Parish School Board preliminarily voted on May 7 to extend free breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year at the C.J. Schoen Administrative Complex in Covington; final approval is expected on May 21 to ensure every student can eat. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Southeastern Louisiana University’s Research Council showcased research using the fast-paced PechaKucha format at Blackened Brew in Hammond. The event featured competitive faculty presentations on topics + ranging from wildlife studies to nanotech applications. AN17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The forecast shows a very active weather weekend, with showers and thunderstorms expected today and continuing tomorrow and Sunday; some storms may bring heavy rain and localized flooding (over 2 inches possible in parts of our area). WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Senate approved legislation giving public school employees six weeks of paid parental leave for childbirth+adoption+foster care; the bill now moves to the House. Senator Sam Jenkins said the move aims to retain teachers and support family needs. Louisiana Radio Network
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Business After Hours with Laser Image Marketing
5-7 p.m. — Laser Image Marketing — Free entry — Network and connect over innovative marketing strategies in a relaxed setting.
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
8-11 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Broadway adaptation of Disney's Frozen, featuring new songs and an expanded storyline.
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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
2-6 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts, Slidell, LA — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting story of sisterly love and adventure in this full Broadway production of Disney's Frozen.
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