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Road closures and utility notices
The U.S. National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana afternoon update looks better for Slidell. The storm’s path has shifted a little further east, so the chance of tropical-storm winds is
Louisiana DOTD road or lane status.
The City of Slidell began replacing damaged concrete roadway panels on the first block of Robert Boulevard near Gause Boulevard last week. Additional work will continue this week. The inside
ROBERT BOULEVARD ROAD REPAIRS BEGIN SEPT. 28 The City of Slidell will begin replacing damaged concrete roadway panels on the first block of Robert Boulevard, beginning at
Updated automatically from official public sources. Last checked Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 2:11 pm. Always confirm details with the agency before you travel or attend.
Upcoming public meetings
Updated automatically from official public sources. Last checked Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 2:11 pm. Always confirm details with the agency before you travel or attend.
This weekend in Slidell (October 16 - 18, 2026)
Running all weekend
Built automatically from TRH's events calendar and the St. Tammany tourism commission's listings. Cancellations, postponements and changes are shown as the organizers report them; check with the organizer before you go.
Recent parish building permits (Slidell mailing addresses)
- Swimming Pool $64,000
- Generator
- Generator
- Roof $10,000
From St. Tammany Parish Permits & Inspections weekly "Permits Issued" reports (unincorporated parish; the city shown is the mailing address). Values are as listed by the parish. Owner names and phone numbers are not republished. Last checked Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 10:56 am.
Family Seeks Witnesses After Two Runners Struck In Slidell Hit-And-Run
SLIDELL, La. — Louisiana State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured two runners Tuesday evening, October 13, along Gause Boulevard in Slidell. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. in the 2900 block of Gause Boulevard. Both victims were…
Former Slidell Police Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty In Federal Child Sex Crime Case
A former Slidell Police Department corrections officer who spent approximately 10 years with the department has pleaded guilty to attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor following an FBI undercover investigation. Nicholas John Engolia II, 32, entered his guilty…
Several Children Reportedly Shot With BB Gun During Northshore High Homecoming Activities In Slidell
Several children participating in Northshore High School homecoming activities were reportedly struck by BB gun or pellet gun fire Wednesday night in Slidell, according to multiple accounts shared by parents on social media. The incidents reportedly occurred while students were…
Remember The Beauty Supply Stores In Hammond And Slidell That Were Raided By The FBI? Here’s Why…
If you remember seeing federal agents raid beauty supply stores in Slidell and Hammond last month, we now know what authorities say was behind the investigation. Federal prosecutors have charged two Covington brothers, Abdel Adhami, 35, and Omar Adhami, 33,…
What Louisiana’s 10 November Amendments Could Mean For You
Louisiana voters will decide 10 proposed constitutional amendments on November 3, 2026, covering property taxes, senior benefits, veterans’ families, criminal bail, governor term limits and more. Each amendment is a separate decision, and some would require additional local approval or…
Joint Investigation Leads To Major Fentanyl Seizure Connected To Slidell
A joint narcotics investigation involving the Slidell Police Department and New Orleans Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a New Orleans man and the seizure of approximately 1.7 pounds of suspected fentanyl, along with several other suspected drugs…
Two Patients Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash At Voters Road And Old Spanish Trail
Two people were seriously injured following a motorcycle and vehicle crash at the intersection of Voters Road and Old Spanish Trail in Slidell. St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 said crews responded to the serious collision and found two…
Garbage Truck Dumps Burning Load On Road In Slidell
SLIDELL, La. — Slidell firefighters responded after a garbage truck’s load caught fire, forcing the driver to dump the burning debris onto the roadway before the flames could spread to the truck itself. Fire crews were able to quickly knock…
Heavy Police Presence Near Slidell Schools After Student Reports Possible Armed Person
A heavy police response was underway near two Slidell schools after a young student reported seeing someone walking through the surrounding neighborhood who may have been carrying a firearm. The individual was not seen on either school campus, according to…
Slidell Woman Sentenced To 60 Years In Death Of Reporter Who Came To New Orleans For Super Bowl
GRETNA, La. — A Slidell woman convicted in connection with the death of a 27-year-old television reporter who traveled to Louisiana to cover Super Bowl LIX will spend decades behind bars after a Jefferson Parish judge handed down a 60-year…