Good morning, Slidell.

St. Tammany Parish Library has eliminated late fines on materials with a policy that charges a replacement fee if items are returned over 45 days late + returning items removes the fee.

Library Director Trevor Collings says the change will make the system more accessible.

Gov. Jeff Landry said on Wednesday he supports a potential SpaceX facility in Louisiana to add high-paying jobs and diversify the local economy, while state leaders have echoed his backing even though no official plans have been confirmed.

Health officials reported that Cyclospora cases reached 125 this week from a usual average of 20 cases, including six hospitalizations; residents are urged to rinse fruits + vegetables and refrigerate cut produce promptly.

Fremaux Town Center in Slidell plans a major expansion by adding 300,000 to 400,000 sqft of new retail space across multiple buildings near its existing Dillard’s, with lease agreements expected by year’s end and construction to start in 2027 for a late-2028 opening.

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