Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
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🌲 Environment
National Weather Service meteorologist Megan Williams warned Gulf Coast residents that even though only three storms have formed so far this hurricane season, high sea temperatures and low wind shear mean major hurricanes could develop later.
She urged people to secure essential hurricane kits — with water, food, and first aid supplies — as preparations remain key before the season peaks in September.
🏛️ Government
Louisiana drivers saw new law changes go into effect on Aug.
1 that affect phone use, left lane driving, window tinting, and insurance rules. The law bans holding a phone while driving with a grace period until Jan. 1, imposes fines up to $350 or jail time for left lane violations, reduces the front window tint limit from 40 to 25, and expands the no pay—no play insurance rule which can block up to $100,000 in damage claims for uninsured drivers.
A stretch of Highway 90 linking Louisiana and Mississippi has been closed since May 2022 due to unsafe old bridges—local residents and business owners say the loss of traffic has hurt their work and made travel harder.
State officials said they will send a joint federal grant application later this fall to help fund a new bridge project estimated at about $300 million—federal funds will decide if the plan moves forward.
🏈 Sports
Northshore runner Grace Keene won a gold medal in the 1,500-meter race at the AAU Junior Olympics on July 29 in Texas, finishing in 4 minutes and 36.02 seconds, which was more than four seconds ahead of her competitors and 9.56 seconds faster than her finish last summer.
She said she will take a break from training before starting high school cross country and fall swimming (a new focus on cross-training).
🎉 Slidell Events
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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.
Business After Hours Networking Event
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Tiger Mile Fundraiser for SHS Cross Country
6:30-9 p.m. — Slidell High School — Suggested $10 donation — Run under the lights and support the Slidell High School Cross Country Team while enjoying music and community spirit.
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