Slidell Local News – Saturday, December 14th, 2024

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Saturday, December 14th, 2024

Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Members of New Hope Baptist Church donated a variety of toys to the Juvenile Justice Center for Christmas. WWL-TV
➤ Slidell police are managing traffic congestion at Fremaux Town Center during peak holiday shopping times by controlling traffic signals, while shoppers suggest using alternate routes to avoid delays. WDSU
➤ Victoria Paz, a local with extensive community involvement and experience in sales and marketing, was appointed as the new general manager of the Harbor Center, succeeding Kathy Lowrey. The Times-Picayune

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Louisiana ranks among the top 10 states where residents face challenges affording their electricity bills, according to a LendingTree study using U.S. Census Bureau data. WGNO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Parish Councilman Arthur Laughlin urged the Slidell City Council to reject annexing a 33-acre parcel, aiming to maintain its low-density residential zoning amid flooding concerns and opposition. The Times-Picayune
➤ Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly propose the FARM Act to provide financial assistance to farmers facing hardships due to legislative gridlock on the Farm Bill, amidst challenges from climate impact, market conditions, and inflation. The Times-Picayune

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