Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Slidell.
STartUP Northshore will debut THE LAUNCHPAD on August 6—a live pitch contest for early-stage founders that will let three finalists compete for a $5,000 prize pool and receive coaching.
The event is co-hosted with Gulf South Angels and free for the public, and applications close on July 31.
A Mississippi man, 64-year-old Barry Stockstill from Picayune, died on Saturday morning in Slidell when his trailer overturned on I-59 near the I-12 interchange—his passenger suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
Eric McVicker, a local photographer, is turning his book 'Louisiana: Our Home' into a six-part video series that will explore Louisiana’s swamps, coasts, and forests—he has captured 200 hours of footage and plans to release the first episode, 'Beasts of the Wild,' in fall.
LSU pitcher Kade Anderson from Madisonville was selected No. 3 overall by the Seattle Mariners in the MLB Draft on July 13.
He becomes the highest drafted player from St. Tammany Parish and will join the Mariners minor league system soon.
LSU pitcher and Northshore native Kade Anderson was drafted third overall by the Seattle Mariners Sunday—marking the third time in four seasons the Tigers produced a first-round pick.
He helped lead the team to its eighth College World Series championship.
Annie the Musical
8-10:30 p.m. — 767 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tale of Annie through catchy songs and delightful performances.
8th Annual White Linen & Lagniappe
6-9 p.m. — Old Town Slidell — Registration Required — Celebrate summer with local shopping, fine art, delicious dining, and live music in your summer whites.
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