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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Grocers announced that it will sell its last 13 Louisiana Winn-Dixie stores and exit the market by the end of 2025 as it rebrands to focus on Florida. Two Baton Rouge stores will be sold to Brookshire Grocery Co.—they will close on Nov. 16 and reopen later that week as Super 1 Foods with all employees offered jobs. WWL-TV
- ➤ Winn-Dixie will sell its 13 remaining Louisiana grocery stores as it shifts focus to Florida and southern Georgia markets. The company reached deals to sell its two Baton Rouge stores at 8601 Siegen Lane and 13002 Coursey Blvd.—they will close on November 16 and reopen later that week as Super 1 Foods under Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co., which plans to offer jobs to qualified Winn-Dixie employees. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry warned Wednesday that SNAP benefits may end next month if the federal shutdown continues, putting food assistance at risk for many in Louisiana. WWL-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With less than ten days until Halloween, local shops Humbug, Ms. Claudia’s Vintage Clothing and Le Boudoir report that residents are quickly planning costumes ranging from Wicked characters to vampires, witches and pop star-inspired looks—reflecting a surge in creative DIY ideas. The shops add that a pop star's showgirl album has spurred a rush for flashy, unique outfits as locals prepare for costume contests. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forbes has named Gayle Benson the most powerful woman in sports—she is the only owner of an NFL and NBA team after inheriting the Saints and Pelicans—with an estimated net worth of $7.9 billion. The Pelicans open their season today against the Memphis Grizzlies. WWL-TV
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