Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Organizers hold the Who's got Talent Gala at the Covington Country Club on Saturday, Sept.
19 to honor Kelly O’Mahony’s legacy and raise funds for brain cancer research. The event, inspired by family loss and hope, opens its doors at 6:30 p.m. and features a talent show + community spirit.
💼 Business
Local businesses are cashing in on the LSU-Ole Miss rivalry by selling creative game-day merchandise to attract college football fans, with promotions set for upcoming games.
These offers aim to boost local sales and celebrate regional spirit.
Origin Bank, a 114-year-old Louisiana bank, will shift its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Dallas' new Texas Stock Exchange starting Oct.
13; the bank said its ticker OBK & customer service remain unchanged as it pursues growth opportunities in Texas.
🌲 Environment
St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement has introduced elephant mosquitoes in select areas today to help reduce biting mosquito numbers (their larvae eat other mosquito larvae while adults focus on nectar).
🏈 Sports
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful to play tomorrow against Ole Miss because of a sore shoulder, giving him only a 25% chance to take the field & prompting questions about coach Lane Kiffin’s game plans.
Fans in Slidell will be watching for updates.
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