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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Slidell police arrested 36-year-old Bryant Irvin of New Orleans around noon Thursday on Ninth Street after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend multiple times and surrendered his knife following a brief chase+ he now faces one count of attempted second-degree murder while she remains in critical condition. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Slidell approved the purchase of 5.3 acres from Weyerhaeuser for moving electric transmission lines at the municipal airport, a step that will allow an eventual runway extension. The City Council also approved an extra $5,000 for the Heritage Festival fireworks set for June 28 to support local nonprofits. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Segment 2 of Louisiana 3241 opened this week in east-central St. Tammany Parish—an 8-mile stretch running from La. 36 north to La. 435 near Talisheek that connects with the first leg opened last year. Officials said the final segment linking the highway to I-12 will go out for bid in December to boost travel and evacuation routes. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Louisiana lawmakers signed 112 bills and sent dozens more to Governor Landry that cover auto insurance, education, food safety, a $51 billion state budget with an extra $1.2 billion for roads and improvements. They passed new rules for unemployment benefits and pharmacy managers—while some measures did not pass and may be revisited in a special session. The Times-Picayune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNO launched a youth sports program that will allow as many as 7,000 local kids to join in sports during its first year. The program will give local youth different athletic opportunities. WWL-TV
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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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