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Two-Vehicle Crash Reported at Gause Boulevard and Military Road in Slidell
Emergency crews are responding to a two-vehicle crash at Gause Boulevard and Military Road in Slidell. The accident appears to be a T-bone collision. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the area.
The Rabbit Hole Voter Guide: Slidell’s May 16, 2026 Election
Slidell voters head to the polls May 16 for local races, statewide contests, and constitutional amendments. Here is a guide to what may appear on the ballot. Your exact ballot can vary depending on your district and party registration. CITY…
Louisiana Bill Would Let Churches Remove Disruptive People Using Reasonable Force
A proposed Louisiana bill is moving forward that would give churches clearer authority to remove disruptive individuals from worship services and use reasonable force if necessary. House Bill 294 is aimed at helping places of worship maintain order when someone…
Louisiana Crime Blitz Leads to 26 Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Fugitive Roundup
A major multi-agency law enforcement operation in Louisiana resulted in dozens of arrests and multiple drug seizures during a recent targeted enforcement push. According to officials, Louisiana State Police Troop F and the Criminal Investigations Division Monroe Field Office teamed…
Louisiana House Advances Bill Addressing Public Camping, Homelessness Response
Update: HB 211, titled the “Streets to Success Act,” passed the House 70-28 on April 15, passed the Senate 21-15 on May 28 with amendments, received House concurrence 72-28 on May 29, and was signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on…
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…
Secret Service Swarms Suspect After Man Tries to Breach White House Barrier
A tense security scare unfolded at the White House after a man allegedly attempted to breach a restricted barrier near the White House complex. According to reports, the suspect jumped over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the…
New STARC Center Opens in Slidell, Giving Caregivers a Much Needed Break
A major new resource has opened in Slidell for families caring for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. STARC recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Community Wins Respite Center, a three-bedroom home designed to provide short-term weekend…
Louisiana Mayor Arrested, Accused of Stealing $75,000 in Medicaid Benefits
A Louisiana mayor has been arrested after the state attorney general announced charges tied to an alleged years-long Medicaid fraud scheme. Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace was taken into custody and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. She now…
FBI Reviewing Possible Links in String of Scientist Deaths and Disappearances Tied to Sensitive Programs
The FBI is reviewing the deaths and disappearances of roughly a dozen scientists and researchers connected to sensitive U.S. national security work, FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed. Patel said the FBI is gathering evidence from multiple states and jurisdictions…