White Linen & Lagniappe 2025

The eighth annual White Linen and Lagniappe takes place on Saturday, August 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. This family-friendly event features an evening of art, live entertainment, fine and casual dining, cool drinks, unique shopping and lots of lagniappe. Several bands will be playing during the event and many of Olde Towne’s offices, restaurants, bars, shops, and stores will be open during the event to showcase their businesses.

This collaborative event is hosted by the City of Slidell, Olde Towne Slidell Main Street, Slidell Historic Antique Association and the Olde Towne Merchants Association.

White Linen and Lagniape 2025 poster

 

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Blood Drive to Benefit Topher Coggin

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Blood Drive to Benefit 18 year old Topher Coggin

Please join us at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Monday, July 14th for a blood and platelet drive to benefit 18 year Topher Coggin of Slidell!

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Calling All Artists! White Linen and Lagniappe Forms Are Now Available

Calling all artists!

The City of Slidell, Louisiana is looking for artists to participate in the 8th annual White Linen and Lagniappe Night on Saturday, August 9, 2025. It is free for artists to participate.

Artists who wish to participate can download the White Linen and Lagniappe Artist Registration Form from the city’s website, www.myslidell.com. Artists will also have to opportunity to submit digital images for consideration of having their work featured in Arts Evening publicity. Submissions should be sent to culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org.

Deadline for forms and art submissions is Thursday, July 28, 2025.

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Slidell Welcomes Dr. John Fitzmorris as the Acting Curator for the Slidell Museum

Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert is pleased to announce that Dr. John Fitzmorris will serve as the acting curator at the Slidell Museum this summer. Dr. Fitzmorris will oversee operations and continue the museum’s mission of collecting, researching, preserving, and sharing Slidell’s history.

“I am honored to serve as the acting curator of the Slidell Museum this summer,” said Dr. Fitzmorris. “Greg Scott, the past curator, did an outstanding job with the museum, and I look forward to working with Greg to continue making the Slidell Museum a great place for both residents and visitors to explore.”

A native of New Orleans, Dr. Fitzmorris brings a wealth of historical expertise to the Slidell Museum. He is a full-time Instructor of History at the University of New Orleans. He holds a B.A. from Louisiana State University (L.S.U.), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Loyola University New Orleans, an M.A. in History from the University of New Orleans, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Southern Mississippi. His dissertation, “Bearing the Double Burden: Chaplains and the Problem of Combat in Vietnam,” is slated for future publication.

Dr. Fitzmorris is a recipient of the George F. Windell Prize for Outstanding Thesis. He currently teaches a diverse range of subjects, including U.S. History, Louisiana History, Irish History, the History of the Vietnam War, and The Civil War and Reconstruction. He also serves as moderator for the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society at UNO and conducts oral interviews with war veterans for the Library of Congress Veterans Oral History Program.

Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will have limited hours during the weeks of July 13 and July 20, open only on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

The Slidell Museum is located at 2020 First Street in Olde Towne Slidell. 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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City Offices Closed July 4 for Independence Day

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.

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Westchester Estates

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:

  • 110 Markham Dr.
  • 200 Markham Dr.
  • 3735 Myrtle St.
  • 3741 Myrtle St.
  • 3747 Myrtle St.
  • 3751 Myrtle St.
  • 3740 Myrtle St.
  • 3746 Myrtle St.
  • 3752 Myrtle St.
  • 3758 Myrtle St.

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

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Big Wheels Bash

Get Ready for Big Wheels Bash!
Join the City of Slidell on Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fritchie Park parking lot for our exciting Big Wheels Bash event!
Bring the whole family – kids and kids-at-heart – to see all the cool vehicles and equipment that our Public Operations team uses every day to keep our city running smoothly! It’s a fantastic chance to get up close with the machines that make Slidell work.
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational event!
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