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🌱 Slidell presentation explores the Chahta history of Rouquette’s mission

Slidell, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Slidell? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Slidell presentation explores the Chahta history of Rouquette’s mission
  • Slidell's incoming marshal sets staffing and vehicle priorities
  • Slidell and Salmen learn their football playoff opponents

Also on today's calendar: Lobby Lounge Featuring Amanda Shaw and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Faith and History (nola.com) — A Nov. 14 presentation at the Slidell Train Depot will explore the Chahta history behind Father Adrien Rouquette and Sister Emma Parker Simms. Chief Elwin “Warhorse” Gillum will discuss their mission’s legacy at 3:30 p.m. in the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center, which is preserving related history and artifacts.
   

2. Kevin O'Neill will continue security work in new job (nola.com) — Slidell's next city marshal, Kevin O'Neill, plans to replace himself as chief deputy and seek $100,000 from the City Council to update office vehicles. After winning 57% of the vote Nov. 3, he takes office in January, overseeing court security and service of court orders. He also wants more administrative training for marshals.
   

3. LHSAA released 2026 high school football playoff brackets (wgno.com) — Slidell will face Southside in the state football playoffs, with the winner advancing to play top-seeded Mandeville after its first-round bye. Salmen enters Division II Non-Select as the fifth seed and will play No. 28 Franklinton. The newly released brackets lead toward championship games at Caesars Superdome Dec. 10–12.
   

4. St. Tammany School Board Election Results: Six Winners, One Runoff (slidellnewspaper.com) — At least five newcomers will join the St. Tammany Parish School Board, which oversees public schools serving Slidell and other parish communities. Six contested races were decided Nov. 3, while District 5 heads to a Dec. 12 runoff between Tammy Harwell Penton and incumbent Charles Brandon Harrell. Reported totals remain unofficial pending certification.
   

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    RSVP for open house on November 16th or join Centerwell for some fun activities, learn about Medicare, and much more! (Nextdoor Heritage Estates Bon Village)
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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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Slidell

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