Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., said at the Northshore Harbor Center that St. Tammany depends on a strong New Orleans as Helena Moreno’s election and a planned port at Violet are expected to boost regional business. Early voting for three property tax proposals starts Nov 1 and Keep St. Tammany Beautiful was honored for efforts that mobilized thousands of volunteers to clean our community—local actions that promise lasting improvements. The Times-Picayune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two new EMT graduates, Kaden Larussa and Ethan Swann, completed a rigorous training course at the National EMS Academy in Covington. The program—covering patient assessment and emergency care—prepared them to deliver life-saving services in local communities. AN17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal shutdown has raised worries that SNAP funds may run out late next week—affecting about 800,000 Louisianans during the holiday season—and state officials are exploring ways to provide emergency support. The Times-Picayune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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