Archive for July, 2012

Slidell’s 3D art exhibit reaches exciting new depths

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Mayor Freddy Drennan and the City of Slidell invite you to enter the third dimension, one not only of sight but of imagination.
No, you’re not entering the Twilight Zone. It’s Optical Illusions: in 3D!, an art exhibit that opens on Friday, August 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall.
This [...]

Storms bringing additional deluge of rain, anticipated flooding

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Mayor Drennan advises citizens to stay off roadways
Mayor Drennan and City of Slidell officials are working closely with the National Weather Service in anticipation of the deluge of rain blanketing the city. With a heavy line of storms still to come, and more rain expected this weekend, officials are taking preventive measures to minimize the [...]

City opens sand bag locations in preparation for more rain

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Yesterday’s storms brought 3.86 inches of rain in an hour to Slidell and in some areas of the city, there was as much as 4.8 inches. This morning, the National Weather Service predicted a 90% chance of rain for today that could bring an additional 2 to 4 inches to Slidell.
“Yesterday, we had a lot [...]

Mayor Drennan proposes ordinance to reduce Slidell’s millage rate

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan has proposed an ordinance to the City Council reducing the millage rate used to calculate the City’s property tax from 26.79 mills to 26.56 mills.
Mayor Drennan stated that Slidell homeowners could use some relief in this bad economy and that his administration would continue to provide the same level of services [...]

Keep Slidell Beautiful holds 4th Annual Golf Benefit Oct. 19

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Golfers, mark your calendars now. The fourth annual Keep Slidell Beautiful Golf Tournament will be held at Pinewood Country Club on Friday, October 19, 2012. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a noon tee time.
The tournament cost is $100 per golfer. The entry fee includes lunch and dinner, drinks, green fees, carts, access [...]

PUBLIC NOTICE

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(c) of the Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing will be held by the Slidell City Council at the regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, 2045 Second Street, Room 319, Slidell, LA on August 28, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. to consider levying additional [...]

City Demolishes Tiki pool facility in Lakewood

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

In the second demolition in a week, Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan joined Councilman Sam Caruso and contractors from Peake Construction on Wednesday, June 27, to start the demolition of the Tiki Recreation Association located at 1438 Fremaux Avenue in Slidell.
The Tiki was once a popular community swimming pool for residents of Lakewood subdivision. Established in [...]

City of Slidell demolishes house on Olive Drive

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Mayor Drennan will continue to clear the city of condemned properties
Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan and the City of Slidell are cracking down on blighted properties. Mayor Drennan met with Councilman Sam Abney and contractors from Peake Construction on Saturday, June 23, as the house at 448 Olive Drive in Slidell was being demolished.
The property, [...]

Picasso, Miro and Matisse highlights of 2012-13 Cultural Season

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

City of Slidell’s upcoming season jam packed with events and exhibits

They’ve been called some of the most significant artists of the 20th Century. Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Henri Matisse were instrumental in redefining the world of art, paving the way for many of the cubist, surrealist and fauve artists who were inspired by [...]