Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six St. Tammany professionals, including community leaders Alison Cuevas and Megan Haggerty, have been nominated for the 2024 Athena Leadership Awards. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ St. Tammany Parish launches a community-driven Red Ribbon Week to educate kids on drug prevention and promote personal choices and self-esteem, with broad participation from schools, businesses, and local governments. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ St. Tammany's Halloween season is packed with family-friendly events including pumpkin patches, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and live entertainment across various locations. The Times-Picayune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Slidell Police Department arrested two individuals for possessing 443 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute. WDSU
- ➤ Slidell pastor John Raymond, convicted of child cruelty, seeks acquittal and retrial, claiming the evidence and his previous legal representation were inadequate. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ After 38 years, DNA technology has identified Pamela Lee Hupp as the woman found murdered near Lake Pontchartrain in 1986, prompting renewed efforts to solve the cold case. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Internationally acclaimed waterfowl carver Phil Galatas to be honored at the 18th annual President’s Arts Awards in Slidell, valuing this hometown recognition above his global achievements. The Times-Picayune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple reports that the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on insurance rates remains manageable, with final assessments pending until year's end. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election in St. Tammany Parish, including a U.S. House seat and a constitutional amendment, runs through Oct. 29, supplemented by a town council election in Abita Springs. The Times-Picayune
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Slidell Area Banquet at Northshore Harbor Center
Experience an evening of camaraderie and community support at the Slidell Banquet held at the beautiful Northshore Harbor Center.
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Halloween Trivia Night Fundraiser
Experience a fun-filled Halloween trivia night while supporting local charities with food, drinks, and optional costume contests.
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7th Annual First Responders' Red & Blue Gala
Celebrate and show appreciation for St. Tammany Parish first responders while supporting a scholarship program for their children at this community-focused gala.
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Veterans Day Concert by the Northshore Community Orchestra
Celebrate Veterans Day with a free concert featuring the Northshore Community Orchestra at Heritage Park.
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Amanda Shaw Live Performance at The Lobby Lounge
Experience an evening of live music with Amanda Shaw at The Lobby Lounge in Slidell.
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Slidell Car, Truck, and Bike Show
Experience a vibrant car show at Possum Hollow Park featuring a variety of vehicles, great food, music, and community spirit.
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