What's Up Slidell - No Politics

08/19/2026

The sultery summer heat of south Louisiana was not enough to keep the community out of Olde Towne Slidell on Aug. 8. People showed up sporting white linen and other hot weather clothing to crowd shoulder to shoulder through the heart of city alongside friends, family, neighbors and strangers.

08/11/2026

The crash is between the Oak Harbor Boulevard/Eden Isles exit and the Irish Bayou/Highway 11 exit.

The crash is between the Oak Harbor Boulevard/Eden Isles exit and the Irish Bayou/Highway 11 exit.

08/10/2026

Mayor Randy Fandal said the expansion could add up to 400,000 square feet to the shopping center..

Mayor Randy Fandal said the expansion could add up to 400,000 square feet to the shopping center.

08/10/2026

Dining deals return for summer 2026.

While the annual Coolinary dining deals is underway in New Orleans this month, on the northshore a circuit of new and longtime restaurants are taking part in a separate program that's become a summer tradition around St. Tammany Parish.

Which northshore restaurants will you try during Tammany Taste of Summer for 2026?

07/23/2026

Slidell police execute high-risk motel warrant after New Orleans carjacking suspect reportedly hid there

According to Slidell police, a suspect accused of carjacking someone in New Orleans was reported to be hiding in Slidell at the Motel 6 on Interstate 10 and Gause Boulevard.

07/23/2026

ICE in Slidell

Video taken during a Slidell traffic stop shows a Border Patrol agent pulling a driver over for a traffic violation, then asking the driver whether he is a citizen.

07/22/2026

It is going to rain. . .

07/11/2026

New Enforcement? Will this make us a better Slidell or is it just a another way to pull in funds? What's your take?

The City of Slidell is implementing an improved Code Enforcement process designed to address property nuisances more quickly and efficiently. As part of this effort, District E will be the next area to undergo a D-Day code enforcement sweep on July 30.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR DISTRICT E:

• You may see more violation notices posted around the district as a part of D-Day operations.

• If a violation isn’t resolved, a date may be set for government decision more quickly and a minimum $250 hearing fee will be assessed to the property owner.

• How the process works: Notice issued → Violation not addressed → Hearing scheduled (notice provided 15 days in advance) → Hearing occurs and judgement issued with fines, penalties, and city correction authorized.

See the Slidell City Council District Map here: https://m.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=beb973ba637f49c99ee0ff7e36697793

If you receive a notice, contact us right away—we’re here to help you resolve the issue and avoid penalties.

📞985-646-4202 or [email protected].

See junk, high grass, or debris? Submit a complaint here: https://myslidell.com/planning/code-enforcement-complaint-form/. We’ll keep you updated.

07/09/2026

Walk-On's Bistreaux and Bar quietly closed one of its Northshore locations at the beginning of the month. The popular Louisiana sports bar chain shuttered its doors at the Fremaux Town Center in Slidell on June 1.

Walk-On's Bistreaux closed its Slidell location on June 1, leaving only one branch in St. Tammany Parish.

06/16/2026

A new debate is emerging around the growing number of "Repent" signs appearing across St. Tammany Parish.

For some residents, the signs serve as a heartfelt reminder to reflect, do good, and strengthen their faith. Others view them as reminiscent of end-times movements and apocalyptic groups that have historically predicted the world's imminent end.

Whether seen as an expression of personal belief, a community call to action, or a warning of darker times ahead, the signs are certainly getting people talking.

What are your thoughts? Are these messages an inspiring reminder, a cause for concern, or simply another example of free expression in our community?