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🌱 Why a Slidell hit-and-run case is now headed for trial

Hello Slidell! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Slidell hit-and-run case is now headed for trial
  • How Slidell officers helped crack a dangerous online solicitation case
  • Discover why Olde Towne Slidell anchors this Northshore getaway guide.

Also on today's calendar: Slidell's All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Cook-off and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Not as warm; a morning shower, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Slidell woman accused in deadly hit-and-run rejects deal (wdsu.com) — A Slidell woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run that killed 6‑year‑old Jeremiah Ramirez has rejected a plea deal, meaning her case will move toward a full trial. Prosecutors say new evidence shifted suspicion from an initially arrested man to the current defendant, and both families are waiting for a new court date in St. Tammany Parish.
   

2. Poplarville man convicted of computer-aided solicitation of a minor (wlox.com) — A multi-agency investigation that included the Slidell Police Department helped secure a Louisiana conviction against a Poplarville man for computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Prosecutors say undercover officers documented explicit online messages to someone he believed was 15, and a jury found him guilty; sentencing is scheduled for July 8.
   

3. This Little-Known Louisiana Region Has Vibrant Cajun Culture, Festive Small Towns, and Relaxed Bayou Adventures (travelandleisure.com) — If you’re looking for nearby fun, this guide spotlights Olde Towne Slidell’s shops, murals, and Mardi Gras Museum, plus bayou‑side dining at Palmettos on the Bayou. It also covers biking the Tammany Trace into Slidell and other Northshore towns, with tips on where to stay, eat, and explore nature just across Lake Pontchartrain.
   

4. Baseball Playoffs: Fontainebleau, Mandeville, Northshore, Northlake Christian among winners Thursday (crescentcitysports.com) — Northshore’s baseball team edged Natchitoches Central 1-0 on a walk-off hit in a playoff opener played in Slidell, giving local fans a tense, low-scoring win. The roundup also highlights strong performances by nearby Fontainebleau, Mandeville, and Northlake Christian, plus today’s full playoff schedule if you’re planning to catch more games.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Free food @ Sedra Bistro.
    Come on out. Just starting. Crawfish, Chicken Alfredo, Salad, Fish & Rice... (Nextdoor New Country Clb)
  • Tiny yorkie on Pontchartrain Blvd by chase Bank.
    He was in the middle of the road scared to death with cars dodging him. Thank God a woman stopped her car in the middle of the road and picked him up… (Nextdoor Eden Isles)
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Slidell Chili's in Slidell. Apply here.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Slidell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Slidell here.

Ok Slidell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Slidell

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