Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
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🏘️ Community
The Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting a free, family-friendly event presented by Entergy that provides hurricane preparedness resources & supplies ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.
Locals can gain tools and key safety tips to be ready for future storms.
🎓 Education
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a new agreement that will give thousands of teachers a $2,550 raise and other school workers a $1,750 bump starting in August.
Union president Brant Osborn and Superintendent Frank Jabbia worked on the deal+ which also gives extra money to coaches and staff who care for school computers+ pushing starting teacher pay to about $52,000.
🏛️ Government
A new bill will soon make it illegal to drive in the left lane without passing another vehicle and is now at Governor Jeff Landry’s desk after a House vote of 78 to 15.
The change removes the previous 10 mph requirement—making it easier for law enforcement to enforce lane rules.
The House Health and Welfare Committee passed a Senate bill to reassign Ivermectin as an over-the-counter drug by a 10—1 vote; Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham supports the change to improve access while pharmacists warn it may lead to off-label use complications.
The bill now goes to the House floor for further debate.
🎉 Slidell Events
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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.
Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Cost not specified — Watch top chefs from Louisiana compete for the seafood king/queen title.
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