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Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Asili, an 8-year-old endangered okapi at the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center on the West Bank, is 14 months pregnant and expected to give birth to a calf later this year (the animal care team monitors her pregnancy closely using a camera system). Conservationists say this development is crucial as okapi numbers have dropped sharply due to habitat loss. The Times-Picayune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Week 7 of the LHSAA season, local teams Northlake Christian, Lakeshore, Salmen, Covington and St. Paul's won hard-fought games. Northlake Christian beat Pope John Paul II, Covington defeated Slidell, and St. Paul's secured a strong road win over Ponchatoula as key plays and late field goals marked the contests. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ LSU lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores by a score of 31 to 24 on Saturday and head coach Brian Kelly’s team struggled on offense and special teams, leaving fans angry about the direction of the program. The Tigers face a must-win game this Saturday against Texas A&M that may end their season — intensifying questions about their future. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ Mandeville alumnus Nate Sheppard has overcome a broken fibula from his high school senior season to make a strong start at Duke. The freshman has led the team with 447 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 571 all-purpose yards in six games—earning ACC Running Back and Rookie of the Week honors. The Times-Picayune
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