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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Slidell awarded its annual Ken Thompson Award to longtime member Joan Archer for her outstanding service and record sponsorship of more than 16 new members while creating the Leadership Northshore program. The club also inducted three new faces — Christy Pastuszek, Lodie Javery and Janice LeBlanc — to mark its commitment to local service. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Southeast Louisiana will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks shows scheduled from June 28 to July 4. In Slidell, the Olde Towne Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, at 4 p.m.—other parishes such as St. Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard have planned events for the holiday. WDSU
- ➤ An expanded kids’ area will add a science center, golf putting green and firefighter challenge for children at the 27th Slidell Heritage Festival scheduled for June 28 at Heritage Park—volunteers will supervise the area so parents can enjoy live music, food and fireworks while children play safely. The Times-Picayune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A CNBC report shows that Gen Z shoppers, born between 1997 and 2012, are returning to indoor malls for a hands-on shopping experience — a shift that may help bring back the appeal of traditional, air-conditioned malls. Local officials and business leaders are studying how to revitalize spaces like Northshore Square to safely serve families. The Times-Picayune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The St. Tammany Parish coroner identified Amber Allen as a homicide victim and Richard Skyles III as a suicide victim in a shooting on Jasmine Street in Mandeville last week—deputies said the suspect fired at them and was taken to hospital where he later died while Allen was found dead inside the home. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Joseph Fontenot from Creole Bagelry in Slidell will compete for Louisiana Seafood King at the cook-off on June 27 at Harbor Center, facing 11 chefs including northshore chef Mike Kelley + he will have one hour to prepare a seafood dish in a Food Network-style contest that kicks off the Tammany Taste of Summer. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office posted the list of about 1,690 delinquent properties in The St. Tammany Farmer and online to start the annual tax sale process. The online sale will be held on July 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—registration opens at 8 a.m. today and ends at 4 p.m. on July 18. The Times-Picayune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts advise residents to take simple steps against heat-related illnesses by wearing light-colored, loose clothing and staying hydrated—guidelines shared after nearly 18% of emergency room visits this June were for heat issues, with two deaths reported. Families are urged to schedule outdoor activities early in the morning or late in the evening to stay safe. WDSU
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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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