The City of Slidell announces that it’s time for residents to renew their biennial golf cart permits To maintain authorization for operating golf carts on city streets all existing permit holders must schedule a reinspection of their golf carts and obtain an updated permit sticker by June 15 with appointments required at one of the city’s two authorized inspection facilities: These businesses are certified to perform golf cart inspections and issue permits on behalf of the City of Slidell Golf carts must display the permit sticker applied by the inspector once the golf cart has passed inspection Residents who do not currently have an existing registration can also obtain one at the same inspection facilities Residents are reminded that golf cart operation is restricted to streets with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less owners must review and acknowledge their understanding of the golf cart ordinance (Code of Ordinances This requirement ensures all operators remain informed about current regulations and safety requirements To schedule an inspection or obtain additional information about the renewal process residents can contact Northshore Custom Carts at (985) 847-2561 or Coach’s Carts at (985) 249-8731 For more information about City of Slidell news and events please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell DIRECTORY Download the prospectus and the Slidell Commission on the Arts are honored to announce that renowned artist Terrance Osborne will serve as juror for the upcoming “Fragments of Imagination” exhibition to be on display at the George Dunbar Gallery in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall June 20 – July 25 “We are incredibly honored to have an artist of Terrance Osborne’s caliber serving as our juror for this exhibition,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert “This is a remarkable opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and receive feedback from one of Louisiana’s most distinguished artists I encourage all artists to submit their works and be part of this exciting exhibition I also want to extend my gratitude to the Olde Towne Arts Commission for their continued partnership in bringing such high-caliber exhibitions to our community.” Artists interested in participating may submit up to three original works for consideration by Monday Each submission must include high-quality digital images in JPEG format (300 dpi) All submissions should be emailed to otacslidell@gmail.com Selected artists will be notified by email on June 13 with artwork delivery scheduled for June 16 between 10 a.m colorful depictions of New Orleans culture and architecture His distinctive style has earned him international recognition with his work featured in multiple official Jazz and Heritage Festival posters Osborne’s art has caught the attention of major brands leading to successful collaborations with Raising Cane’s His pieces are collected worldwide and have been featured in numerous galleries and museums across the country “Fragments of Imagination” opens on Friday where attendees can meet Osborne and the participating artists Awards will be announced during the opening reception with gallery hours Monday through Thursday at (985) 646-4375 or acarollo@cityofslidell.org The City of Slidell is excited to announce the launch of a glass recycling program for residents the citizens of Slidell have been asking for a glass recycling program,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert and Keep Slidell Beautiful have worked together to create a plan to bring glass recycling back to Slidell This exciting initiative reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.” The City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful have partnered with Coastal Environmental Services and Lemon Tree Recycling to deliver this voluntary glass recycling drop-off service at no cost to our citizens and continuing every second Saturday of each month Slidell residents can drop off their recyclable glass at the designated recycling site located in the Heritage Park parking lot at the corner of Bayou Lane and Pennsylvania Avenue Recyclable glass collected will be transported to a new recycling facility in St This $6.5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility processes glass for coastal restoration projects and produces glass cullet that can be remelted into new glass products Glass Half Full and Lemon Tree Recycling will also provide subscription-based pickup services More details about these services will be available soon on their websites Now that this new facility has opened in our area we’re proud to offer this service to our citizens,” said Mayor Borchert “Our efforts are not only about reducing waste but also about contributing to important initiatives like coastal restoration This is a win for Slidell and for the environment.” For more information about the program, please contact Keep Slidell Beautiful at (985) 646-4371 or info@keepslidellbeautiful.org The City of Slidell will present an evening of Baroque masterpieces on Tuesday The free performance will be conducted by Paul Mauffray who will lead talented musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and acclaimed vocalists in a concert of concertos and solo cantatas “We are grateful to Maestro Mauffray and these outstanding musicians for bringing such an exceptional musical experience to Slidell,” said Mayor Bill Borchert “This concert represents the caliber of cultural programming we strive to bring to our community I would like to thank the musicians and vocalists for performing for our citizens.” The program features an exceptional lineup of vocal soloists – Nicole Heinen and Jacob Huffty – performing alongside distinguished musicians including oboist Casey Kearney and trumpeter Alex Mayon Michael Bauer will perform on a historic Flentrop organ from Holland and Mauffray will lead from a French double-manual harpsichord The evening’s repertoire includes works by Baroque masters Bach The program opens with Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat major and includes three of Bach’s most celebrated vocal works: “Bist du bei mir,” Cantata #51 “Jauchzet Gott,” and Cantata #82 “Ich habe genug.” Vivaldi’s Concerto “Alla Rustica” and Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” complete the program The concert is free and open to the public and open seating is available on a first-come The Slidell Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell The program is particularly suitable for high-school music students and adult audiences Following last weekend’s amazing performance by Witness the spring concert series continues this Sunday with the Bayou Jam High School Band & Choir Showcase from 5 to 7 p.m This free concert features Slidell’s talented student musicians and vocalists from the Northshore High School Jazz Band plus special guest band Audrie & The Saints “I invite everyone to come out to Heritage Park this Sunday for a special Bayou Jam concert,” says Mayor Bill Borchert “After such an incredible turnout last weekend we’re excited to showcase the remarkable musical talent being developed in our local high schools These young musicians represent the very bright future of Slidell.” The concert will feature music ensembles under the direction of three of St The Slidell High School Jazz Band (under the direction of Landon Blocker) and the Northshore High School Jazz Band (directed by Jess Lambert) will showcase their impressive musical talents The Slidell High School Choir (led by Melanie St Cyr) rounds out this impressive lineup of student entertainers A special highlight of the evening will be Audrie & The Saints a dynamic ensemble composed entirely of former Slidell High School talented music students Margaret Mary Slidell Food n’ Fun Fest this remarkable group of musicians has been captivating audiences ever since the band features Ronnie Williams on guitar The group’s impressive vocal harmonies are brought to life by background vocalists Abbey Caruso These close-knit friends share an infectious passion for live performance delivering an exciting repertoire that spans from classic 70’s disco to today’s contemporary hits Their enthusiasm and musical prowess promise to make this year’s Bayou Jam an unforgettable experience Attendees are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets Food and beverages will be available for purchase cancellation decisions will be announced by noon on the day of the event through the city’s website and Facebook page For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow us on the “City of Slidell” Facebook page The City of Slidell and its Commission on the Arts are excited to announce a call for student artists for the annual Salad Days in grades kindergarten through 12th grade and living in St Tammany Parish are invited to submit their artwork for this unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a professional gallery setting is a lifelong artist and educator whose passion for creative expression and community enrichment has defined her career With a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Memphis College of Art Collins has combined her talents as an artist Her professional achievements include internationally published articles presentations on art history and education A dedicated member of the Slidell community Collins has served as Director of Non-Credit Programs at Southeastern Louisiana University bringing educational opportunities to learners of all ages As Director of the Olde Towne Arts Center and founder of the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie she has fostered a deep appreciation for the arts and local culture The Salad Days exhibition is open to K-12 students who reside in or attend school in St Submissions will be judged in four age groups: 5 to 8 Each student may submit up to three pieces of original artwork First-place winners in each category will receive a $50 prize and all selected participants will be awarded a certificate of recognition from the City of Slidell Artists should submit high-resolution JPEG images of their work (maximum 300 dpi). Submissions can be emailed to culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org or mailed on a USB flash drive to: Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall digital entries may be delivered in person to the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at 250 Bouscaren in the Slidell Technology and Cultural Arts Center Artists will be notified of their status by Thursday Artists whose work is selected must deliver their pieces to the Slidell Cultural Center at 2055 Second Street on Monday Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSLIDELL (WVUE) - A Slidell man has been jailed after he allegedly parked his truck deliberately across train tracks Friday night (Feb 14) in hopes of disrupting the Krewe of Titans Carnival parade was booked into the Slidell City Jail on single counts of disturbing the peace and aggravated obstruction of a highway The agency said additional charges are expected King purposely parked a silver GMC Sierra pickup truck across the railroad tracks Friday night as the parade was passing the intersection of Gause Boulevard and Front Street Police said King left the vehicle and walked into the parade crowd “making comments that created a disturbance.” but caused “multiple people to alert Slidell Police officers,” the department said “No one realized or reported that King’s truck was parked on the railroad tracks,” a Slidell Police spokesman said “Due to the disturbance that King was causing in the crowd King was located several blocks away and was detained by officers due to his irrational behavior multiple reports inundated the 911 center as King’s truck was struck by a southbound freight train It wasn’t until after the fact that officers realized the two incidents were related.” No injuries were reported from the train striking the truck “This is the perfect example of a ‘See Something Say Something’ scenario,” Slidell Police chief Randy Fandal said in a statement “We appreciate the individuals who alerted our officers about this man’s behavior We are grateful that nobody was injured during this incident.” See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it Subscribe to the Fox 8 YouTube channel Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items Copyright document.write(/\d{4}/.exec(Date())[0]) | Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC | All rights reserved The City of Slidell announces temporary street closures in Olde Towne Slidell for the Krewe de Paws and Mona Lisa and MoonPie parades on Saturday The closures will affect multiple streets beginning at 6:00 a.m The street closures will remain in effect throughout the day for both the Krewe de Paws parade and the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie parade Streets will reopen to normal traffic following the conclusion of the evening parade “We’re implementing these closures to ensure the safety of both parade participants and spectators,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert “We encourage residents to plan alternate routes and arrive early to enjoy these parades.” The mission of the Civil Service Department is to develop and enhance personnel services and programs for the City of Slidell The department advises and assists employees and management with accurate and current civil service-related information The guiding principles of the department are professionalism We are proud of our customer-centered service with an aim to exceed customer expectations and assistance concerning all civil service matters We provide professional and administrative support to an independent Civil Service Board – representing the interests of all classified employees The department recommends changes to Civil Service Rules to better serve the needs of the City and its employees The City workforce includes full-time and part-time positions Openings for vacant positions are advertised on the City bulletin board located next to the main entrance of City Hall on Second Street; the bulletin board in the Human Resources office; occasionally in the local newspapers and on our website’s home page Applications for employment are available online The City of Slidell is thrilled to announce the return of the King of Christmas to Heritage Park for the Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular on Friday The concert will kick-off Slidell’s Bayou Christmas and the festivities begin at 6 p.m. “Vince Vance and the Valiants and Slidell’s Bayou Christmas are  both beloved in our community and they are the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season in Slidell,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer “Their energy and holiday spirit bring joy to all ages and this event is a wonderful way for families to come together and celebrate the magic of the season.” Vince Vance and the Valiants are known for their high-energy performances that blend country “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart six times and was named the No 6 Merriest Video of All Time by Country Music Television Vince Vance and the Valiants are celebrated for songs like “I am New Orleans,” a heartfelt anthem written after Hurricane Katrina Vance was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010 Attendees are encouraged to bring their chairs and jackets to enjoy the concert under the stars Concessions will be available on-site for a nominal charge Slidell’s Bayou Christmas will transform Heritage Park into a winter wonderland from Dec For more information about the Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular please contact the City of Slidell Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 Stay informed about all city news and events by visiting MySlidell.com and follow the City of Slidell Facebook page for the latest updates updates or cancellation announcements will be made by 1 p.m Please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information « All Events Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer invites the community to the 13th annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast The event will be held at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium and the program will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m This year’s guest speaker is Ted Jackson and author of the acclaimed memoir You Ought to Do a Story About Me With nearly 34 years of experience at The Times-Picayune Jackson’s work has inspired countless readers and highlighted compelling human stories making him a perfect choice to address the themes of this event Jackson’s career is distinguished by his ability to capture the humanity within everyday moments he documented some of the most pivotal events in New Orleans history including Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his role in The Times-Picayune’s coverage of Katrina and its aftermath a series that depicted the struggles and resilience of the affected communities Jackson reminisces about his decades-long journey as a journalist and his life-changing encounter with Jackie Wallace a former NFL player whose struggles with homelessness and addiction became the focus of one of Jackson’s most impactful stories Jackson continues to engage audiences with his inspirational speaking engagements Tickets to the community breakfast are available for $20 and can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $150 which include eight tickets and acknowledgment during the event please contact Community Christian Concern at (985) 646-0357 The annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast is a time-honored tradition in Slidell bringing together citizens from all walks of life to reflect visit MySlidell.com or follow the City of Slidell’s Facebook page Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer was joined by members of the Slidell City Council and city administrators to break ground on the Ducksworth Park Multi-Use Fields Project This project involves the reconstruction of an existing multi-use field (325’x370’) at Ducksworth Park as well as the addition of a new multi-use field (150’x200’) All South Consulting Engineers is serving as the design consultant and Warner Construction The estimated cost of this project is $676,466 and it is funded with a 50/50 grant between Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism’s Land and Water Conservation Fund Barring any weather delays or unforeseen circumstances it should take roughly 130 days for construction with an anticipated completion date of January 2025 The City of Slidell and Olde Towne Slidell Main Street have been selected as a recipient of T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program receiving $50,000 to renovate Carey Street Park in Olde Towne The official check presentation ceremony will take place during the Bayou Jam Concert with Witness on Sunday The check will be presented at 4:45 followed by the free concert at 5 p.m “We appreciate our corporate citizens like T-Mobile especially when they choose to reinvest in our community,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert the City of Slidell is about connecting people to our community This T-Mobile Hometown Grant will enable the City of Slidell creating a welcoming area in Olde Towne Slidell to help connect neighbors with each other and our local businesses Thank you T-Mobile for reinvesting in Slidell.” T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program is a five-year initiative to support small towns and rural communities across America The program provides up to $50,000 in funding for community development projects with grant applications reviewed based on detail T-Mobile has awarded over $16 million in Hometown Grants to 375 communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico The Carey Street Park renovation project will transform an underutilized green space into a vibrant community gathering place The project aligns with T-Mobile’s partnership with Main Street America to advance shared prosperity and improve quality of life through place-based economic development all City of Slidell offices will be closed on Tuesday Essential personnel will remain on duty to address any emergencies Residents experiencing issues with water or sewer services are advised to contact the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140 Residents are advised to plan ahead and stay informed about weather conditions through reliable news sources Mayor Borchert strongly encourages everyone to stay indoors and off the roads during this unprecedented snow event to protect their safety and the safety of first responders Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter for Good Friday and will resume normal operations on Monday While essential personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday residents experiencing water or sewer emergencies should contact the 24-hour City Services hotline at (985) 643-6140 The City of Slidell proudly recognizes April as Fair Housing Month commemorating the landmark Fair Housing Act of 1968 Mayor Bill Borchert has issued a proclamation reaffirming Slidell’s commitment to ensuring equal housing opportunities for all residents “Fair housing is essential to building a strong inclusive community,” said Mayor Borchert “Every Slidell resident deserves access to safe affordable housing free from discrimination.” Get ready for another exciting season of great Bayou Jam concerts in Heritage Park The fall concert series continues this Friday October 11th with a performance by New Orleans Mysticks starting at 6 p.m “Bayou Jam concerts have become a beloved tradition for our citizens that unites our city through the power of music and community,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer “I invite you to join us at Heritage Park for fantastic Friday nights filled with music and fun!”