Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 26th annual Slidell Heritage Festival invites local nonprofits to apply for funding, aiming to support community initiatives with proceeds from the event. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office advises residents on New Year's Eve and Day fireworks safety, providing a detailed parish-by-parish guide on where fireworks are allowed. WDSU
- ➤ Louisiana State Police emphasize strict enforcement of drunk driving laws on New Year's Eve to ensure public safety. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greg Scott revitalizes Slidell Museum, enhancing visitor engagement through storytelling and digital archives, and expands its reach globally. The Times-Picayune
- ➤ Hubig's Pies expands its product line to include king cakes in four flavors for the upcoming Carnival season in New Orleans. WWL-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dave Cohen interviews former IRS agent Byron Gerrety on strategies to reduce 2024 taxes, including taking advantage of extended deadlines due to hurricanes and optimizing deductions. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Hutson plans to address the issue of being short 150 deputies by advocating for higher pay for jail deputies. WWL-TV
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