Sunday, November 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jokaia Polk, a 13-year-old girl, was found safe, leading to the cancellation of a Level II Endangered advisory by Louisiana State Police. WWL-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Northbound lanes of the Causeway Bridge were temporarily closed due to a fire, with officials expecting to reopen within an hour. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Tammany School Board postponed a decision on a $325 million school improvement initiative to allow for more public scrutiny. The Times-Picayune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents affected by Hurricane Francine have until Saturday night to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. WWL-TV
- ➤ The Slidell City Council approved a measure to establish a city-managed Main Street Program Director position to enhance the vibrancy of its downtown area. The Times-Picayune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Collins retires after a 44-year coaching career following Pearl River's playoff loss. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Eighth-seeded Lakeshore, along with Hannan, Northlake, and PJP II, achieved victories in their respective first-round playoff games. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Haynes overcame Hannan in a closely contested five-set match to win the LHSAA Division III state volleyball championship, highlighted by the Voitier sisters' standout performance. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Hannan senior Drew Timmons commits to playing basketball for the Naval Academy, highlighting a family tradition of collegiate basketball and his personal anticipation for both academic and athletic opportunities there. The Times-Picayune
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