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Weather Alert For Slidell Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for portions of southeastern St. Tammany Parish and southern Hancock County through 5:45 PM. A strong thunderstorm near Eden Isle is moving northeast around 20 mph and may produce: •…
Highway 90 Bridge Funding Application Moves Forward
Efforts to secure federal funding for the Highway 90 bridge project are continuing as Louisiana officials work to finalize an application through the Bridge Infrastructure Grant Program. According to State Representative Stephanie Berault, the next grant cycle is now open,…
Beach Advisories Issued Along Multiple Mississippi Gulf Coast Beaches
Several Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches are currently under water contact advisories after elevated bacteria levels were detected in recent testing conducted through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s Beach Monitoring Program. Affected areas have recently included portions of Biloxi, Gulfport,…
Multiple Tornadoes Tear Through Mississippi, Damaging More Than 1,000 Homes And Buildings
Multiple tornadoes tore through parts of Mississippi Wednesday night, leaving behind major destruction across several communities and damaging more than 1,000 homes and buildings according to early estimates from state officials. Some of the hardest hit areas included Purvis, Brookhaven,…
Large Tornado Confirmed Near Brookhaven and Monticello, Mississippi Under PDS Warning
A PDS Tornado Warning was in effect for parts of Mississippi, with a large tornado confirmed on the ground near Brookhaven and Monticello showing a debris signature on radar. “PDS” stands for Particularly Dangerous Situation. While the tornado was not…
Louisiana Not Done With Winter Yet? Another Cold Front Could Bring 40s Back
Just when many thought Louisiana had fully entered spring, another chilly surprise may be on the way. Forecasters are watching the potential for a stronger cold front to move into the state around May 1, which could bring much cooler…
Last Day of School Dates Set Across Louisiana
As the school year winds down, most Louisiana districts have already locked in their final day of classes for students, and it is right around the corner. In St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, the last day is May 21, 2026,…
Good Friday Rescue in Slidell Ends With 12 Ducklings Back With Mama
What started as a stressful scene for one mother duck turned into a heartwarming rescue on the Northshore. In Slidell on Good Friday, a group of neighbors teamed up with firefighters to save 12 ducklings after they ended up trapped…
Severe storms expected to hit South with tornado and large hail threat this weekend
A developing storm system is expected to bring a significant severe weather threat across parts of the Southern Plains and Mid-South from April 3 into April 4, with the potential for tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Meteorologists say a…