Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four people were injured early Sunday in a Slidell crash on I-10 eastbound before the Gause Boulevard exit, where both cars flipped—one car landed in heavy underbrush while one passenger was thrown out—and all injured were taken to a local hospital. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween announced store locations scheduled to open in August — including one in Slidell at 1591 Gause Boulevard in the former Burkes — to offer Halloween costumes and decorations. The retailer also listed sites in New Orleans, Metairie, Harvey, Mandeville, Hammond, and Houma. WGNO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DOTD will hold an open house public meeting on August 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium to discuss the US 190W Roundabouts project, which plans to replace three signalized intersections with roundabouts — residents may give oral or written comments, with written feedback accepted until September 2. AN17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Tammany Parish Hospital earned the American Heart Association’s Target: Survival quality achievement award — honoring its effective treatment of in-hospital cardiac arrests — and the recognition places it among the top 40% of hospitals that save lives. AN17
- ➤ Medical Correspondent Corey Hebert explained what local residents need to know about West Nile virus after the state's first case was reported — he detailed symptoms and prevention tips. WWL-TV
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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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