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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toy drives in Southeast Louisiana are bringing joy to underprivileged families by collecting and distributing gifts during the holiday season. WWL-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old was arrested for possessing guns and drugs, and for animal cruelty for feeding fentanyl to a duck, leading to a discovery of 2,600 fentanyl tablets and stolen guns. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several holiday parades are scheduled to take place this Saturday as part of weekend celebrations. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dan Gill, horticulturalist and host of "The Garden Show," advises Louisiana residents that the unusual cold snaps are beneficial for most plants, with precautions suggested for tropical varieties. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana voters will vote on amendments that could change the state's budget process, modify tax-delinquent property rules, and alter the judiciary commission's structure. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Jeff Corbin was elected as vice chair of St. Tammany Parish Council despite controversy over his comments regarding Donald Trump and local library policies, securing the position in a 9-5 vote. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ St. Tammany Parish's unanimous approval of a $177 million budget for 2025 includes increased funding for the criminal justice system, after initial controversy, with future funding dependent on a March vote to repurpose a sales tax. The Times-Picayune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amy Bakay, HR expert, advises keeping holiday work parties professional and respectful, highlighting the importance of moderation in alcohol consumption and fostering camaraderie. WWL-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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