Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!
In observance of Independence Day, city offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, and will reopen during regular hours on Monday, July 7. Essential personnel will remain on duty, should an emergency arise. 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.
The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of water pressure during repairs to a water main. The following addresses in Westchester Estates are affected:
Notices have been posted at the affected addresses. The advisory will remain in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes water samples, which typically takes several days. Residents will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.
For guidance on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory, visit the CDC’s official resource: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
The Olde Towne Arts Commission (OTAC) and the City of Slidell invite the public to the opening reception of “Fragments of Imagination,” a new exhibit featuring local and regional artists. The exhibition will be jurored by the renowned artist Terrance Osborne.
The reception will take place on Friday, June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the George Dunbar Gallery inside the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
“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 look forward to meeting all the artists at the opening reception on Friday.”
Osborne is celebrated for his vibrant, 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 captured the attention of major brands, leading to successful collaborations with Raising Cane’s, Nike, the NBA, Coca-Cola, and other national companies. His pieces are collected worldwide and have been featured in numerous galleries and museums across the country.
During the “Fragments of Imagination” opening reception, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Terrance Osborne and the participating artists. Awards will be announced during the reception. The exhibition continues through July 25, 2025. Gallery hours are by appointment only, Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about the exhibit, please visit MySlidell.com or contact the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375.
In observance of Juneteenth, city offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and will reopen during regular hours on Friday, June 20.
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.
The City of Slidell is advising residents of a temporary one-day closure of the Gause Blvd. (US 190 W.) railroad crossing on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 7:00 a.m. This closure is being conducted by a subcontractor on behalf of Norfolk Southern to make necessary repairs to the railroad tracks at this crossing.
According to information provided to the city by Norfolk Southern, the closure is required to fix a section of bent rail caused by a recent incident where a heavy object fell onto the tracks. To prevent any further issues, Norfolk Southern will replace the affected rail and repave the approach and gauge of the crossing.
This will be a hard closure, meaning that no vehicular or pedestrian traffic will be permitted to cross the tracks on Gause Blvd. while the crossing is being repaired. The closure is expected to last for a day.
The City of Slidell is sharing this information as a courtesy to its residents. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and use caution while traveling in this area.
UPDATE – 6/12/25, 10:00 am: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
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