Slidell Local News – Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Northshore Community Orchestra, engaging both youth and adult members across regions, will hold its annual holiday concert at Slidell Auditorium on Dec. 19. The Times-Picayune

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The St. Tammany Parish school board approved a $325 million capital improvements plan, featuring a $30 million STEM and healthcare facility to enhance student certifications and training. The Times-Picayune

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ The U.S. suspends cattle and bison imports from Mexico due to the reappearance of flesh-eating New World screwworms, posing a significant threat to the livestock industry. The Times-Picayune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) has experienced a temporary system outage affecting driver's license, vehicle registration, and reinstatement transactions with no estimated time for restoration. WWL-TV

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Voting is open for the Northshore Boys Athlete of the Week, highlighting top performers in St. Tammany Parish from Dec. 9-14. The Times-Picayune
➤ St. Tammany Parish volleyball teams showcased exceptional talent with three teams reaching the state championship, Slidell capturing its first title since 1997, and multiple players receiving All-Parish honors. The Times-Picayune
➤ High school volleyball players from St. Tammany Parish schools have been honored in the 2024 All-District volleyball teams, showcasing standout athletes and coaches. The Times-Picayune

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