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Jinx Vidrine, a retired teacher and community volunteer, was awarded the national Girls on the Run Remarkable Volunteer Fundraiser Award for raising over $44,000 for program support in St. Tammany Parish.

Her efforts have also helped launch Camp GOTR and create new volunteer roles to remove financial barriers for girls.

Slidell entrepreneur Michael Bishop—an insurance adjuster inspired by storm damage—launched his startup IBEX and pitched his mobile prototype S-RAD at local startup events in June and July, winning top awards and a $3,000 grant to fund its testing phase.

Slidell Rotary installed five colorful fence panels in Pocket Park in Olde Towne on July 30 to showcase the club's community goals and spirit.

Award-winning local artist Joshua Wichterich spent months on the work and plans more murals, including one to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Krewe of Poseidon held its coronation ball at Pelican Park’s Castine Center on July 25, crowning Bruce and Letia Harvey as the new King and Queen XII while thanking outgoing royals.

The krewe will host its parade in Slidell on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

Fontainebleau High teacher Katie Weber was recently named the state’s New Teacher of the Year at the 18th annual Cecil J.

Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala (Louisiana Department of Education) and will guide future nominee panels.

The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Assault Battalion delivered Christmas trees using UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to marsh areas along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville recently for coastal restoration.

Coastal Environmental Inc. and parish officials coordinated placement — supporting shoreline stabilization and training for flight crews.

Saints owner Gayle Benson said she is excited for Drew Brees’ enshrinement in the Pro Football HOF this weekend in Canton + she has high hopes that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will improve after showing promise last season.

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