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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night a fire severely damaged a home on Williams Drive in the Slidell area and all eight residents escaped unharmed while firefighters arrived soon after at 11:07 p.m. — investigators now work to determine its accidental cause. The Times-Picayune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonshell Johnson of Grow Dat Youth Farm shows a documentary on how communities are getting stronger—and fairer 20 years after Katrina. The film explains how past hardships are now changing into hope for a better future. WWL-TV
- ➤ The Free Agents Brass Band will re-release its album Made It Through That Water on Friday to mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina—honoring the band's legacy—and the album will be available for streaming and purchase next week. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is watching two tropical waves in the Atlantic’s Main Development Region—one near the Leeward Islands with a 60% chance of forming a depression later this week and another off Africa with a 40% chance of development. Officials say there are no impacts expected for southeast Louisiana—although residents along the East Coast should monitor local warnings for potential rip current risks as conditions evolve. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data from 2023 shows that less than 16% of Louisiana adults smoke—a drop of nearly eight points from a decade ago. Chrishelle Stipe from the Public Health Institute said rising vaping among young adults aged 18 to 26 signals a need for updated outreach. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ Thousands in St. Tammany Parish, including Slidell residents served by the Cross Gates Water System, are under a boil water advisory after an electrical issue dropped chlorine levels and a water main broke in Folsom—officials say the advisory remains in effect until further notice. WWL-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A raffle offering the ultimate Louisiana sports experience that includes Saints, Pelicans, LSU and more is open for entries at $100 each with only 2,500 tickets available — the winner will be chosen on August 24. WWL-TV
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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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