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Slidell Announces Ron Usner as the Curator of the Slidell Museum

Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert is excited to announce that Ron Usner will serve as the new curator of the Slidell Museum. He will oversee operations and continue the museum’s mission of collecting, researching, preserving, and sharing Slidell’s history.

Usner is a graduate of Slidell High and earned his B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in History from Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2010, he retired from a successful career in banking and mortgage lending. He looks forward to utilizing his local roots and historical expertise to enrich the museum’s collections.

The Slidell Museum is located at 2020 First Street in Olde Towne. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Groups are welcome but are encouraged to schedule a tour in advance.

For more information about the Slidell Museum, please call (985) 646-4380 or contact via email at museum@cityofslidell.org. While admission is free, the Slidell Museum gratefully accepts donations and community support to continue providing these vital cultural services.

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Slidell Unveils Automated Floodgate and SCADA System to Help Alleviate Flooding

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert was joined by Councilman David Dunham (District B), city officials and community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the City’s new Automated Floodgate and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Monitoring System near the Lee Street Drainage Basin. This marks a significant step forward in Slidell’s ongoing commitment to modernizing stormwater infrastructure and protecting residents and businesses from flooding.

Work on the $250,000 project – funded through the Louisiana State Appropriations Budget secured by former Senator Sharon Hewitt – involved retrofitting an existing manual floodgate with a motorized actuator, enabling rapid automatic operation during heavy rain events. In tandem, a SCADA system was installed to give Public Operations staff the ability to remotely monitor and control gate positions in real time, vastly improving response times during storm events. GIS Engineering was the design consultant and Gill’s Crane & Dozer Services was the contractor for this project.

“This ribbon cutting is our second ceremony in just two weeks celebrating stormwater management improvements for our citizens and businesses in south Slidell,” said Mayor Bill Borchert. “We recently broke ground on the new Riecke Retention Pond off Pontchartrain Drive, and today we’re proud to bring this automated floodgate and SCADA system online. I also would like to thank to Senator Hewitt for securing the funding that made this project possible.”

For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook and Instagram.

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Stirring Up the Beat – Southern Roux Brings the Flavor to Bayou Jam

The City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam Concert Series continues on Sunday, Sept. 21 with a performance by Southern Roux Band.

“The City of Slidell has been hosting Bayou Jam concerts for over 20 years, and they are a great way for our citizens and visitors to come together and celebrate as a community,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert. “I invite you to join me in Heritage Park on Sundays this fall and enjoy these free concerts.”

Save the dates for these upcoming Bayou Jam concerts:
• Sept. 28 – OZONE Music Foundation showcase
• Oct. 5 – Audio Beach
• Oct. 26 – Monster Crawfish
• Nov. 9 – Veterans Day Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra
• Dec. 7 – Vince Vance and the Valiants

All concerts will be held on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, cancellation decisions will be announced by 1 p.m. 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 Facebook and Instagram.

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Fat City Swing Band Jazzes Up Bayou Jam

The City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam Concert Series continues on Sunday, Sept. 14 with a performance by Fat City Swing.

“The City of Slidell has been hosting Bayou Jam concerts for over 20 years, and they are a great way for our citizens and visitors to come together and celebrate as a community,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert. “I invite you to join me in Heritage Park on Sundays this fall and enjoy these free concerts.”

Fat City Swing is comprised of some of the best jazz musicians in the New Orleans area. Jon and Wesley Mannino founded the band to keep their family’s musical legacy alive. This 16 piece big band plays all your favorite jazz and swing tunes. For more information about the band, visit their website at FatCitySwingBand.com and view some of their past musical performances on YouTube.

Save the dates for these upcoming Bayou Jam concerts:
• Sept. 14 – Fat City Swing
• Sept. 21 – Southern Roux Band
• Sept. 28 – OZONE Music Foundation showcase
• Oct. 5 – Audio Beach
• Oct. 26 – Monster Crawfish
• Nov. 9 – Veterans Day Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra
• Dec. 7 – Vince Vance and the Valiants

All concerts will be held on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, cancellation decisions will be announced by 1 p.m. 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 Facebook and Instagram.

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Boil Water Notice For Parts Of Oriole Drive and Martin Lane

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Slidell Breaks Ground on Riecke Retention Pond

On Friday, September 5, 2025, Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert was joined by Council Members Leslie Denham (District A), David Dunham (District B), Nick DiSanti (District D) and Kenny Tamborella (District E) to break ground on the Riecke Retention Pond, a new stormwater management project designed to protect the Pontchartrain Drive corridor from future flooding.

Located just off Pontchartrain Drive at the site of the old Tammany Mall, the one acre retention pond will offer approximately 1.4 million gallons of stormwater storage. Hartman Engineering, Inc. is leading the design phase, which includes a comprehensive hydraulic analysis of the upper Pontchartrain Drive drainage corridor. Construction should begin this fall, and the project should be completed by Spring 2026.

“Investing in stormwater management infrastructure is central to our administration’s pledge to safeguard Slidell’s neighborhoods and businesses,” said Mayor Borchert. “The Riecke Retention Pond will significantly reduce localized flooding for our residents and businesses in the Pontchartrain Drive area.”

This initiative builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to upgrade drainage systems in the City of Slidell. Upon completion, the Riecke Retention Pond will join a network of retention ponds and pump stations that work in tandem to help manage heavy rainfall events across Slidell.

For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook and Instagram.

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City Offices Closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, city offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, and will reopen during regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
 
Essential personnel will remain on duty. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.
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