Saturday, July 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wicked Bayou Brewing Co. will open Slidell's first brewery and taproom by year's end in a decommissioned city building on Bayou Lane; partners Scott McCain+Steve Bagwell+Ray Masker III plan to invest about $750,000 in renovations to convert the 5,500-square-foot space into a beer production facility and tap room. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana canceled the $3 billion coastal restoration project funded by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon settlement, risking over $1.5 billion in unspent funds and possible repayment of $618 million already spent—Gov Landry said the plan was financially unsustainable and the state will soon pursue a smaller diversion—while critics claim the shift abandons science-based coastal protection. WGNO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 11, at the St. Tammany Swim League meet held at Cross Gates, Pinewood swimmers Mady Hill and Carter Diecidue earned high point honors—Hill won three events in the girls division and Diecidue led in the boys division—while Lakeside's girls 200-yard freestyle relay set a new league record of 1:46.13. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Media at SEC Media Days picked Texas to win the championship with Georgia as runner-up while predicting LSU to finish fourth in the SEC—Garrett Nussmeier earned a second-team All-SEC honor after throwing over 4,000 yards. Louisiana Radio Network
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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.
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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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