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The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $1M fundraising push to buy 40 acres next to Chalmette Battlefield, aiming to expand the park and protect ground tied to the 1815 battle.
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Chalmette Battlefield Poised For 40-Acre Comeback In High-Stakes Land Push
Jul 10, 2026
Basin Buzz: Atchafalaya Anglers Hit With New August 1 Limits
Jun 23, 2026
Slidell Canal On Edge As 7-Foot Gator Cruises Past Backyards
Jun 22, 2026
Baby Gator Busted After Strolling Through Slidell Suburb
New size and bag limits for bass and crappie take effect Aug. 1 in the Lower Atchafalaya Basin. Lawmakers codified the changes and LDWF has updated the official regulations.
A large alligator was photographed cruising Faciane Canal near Carr Drive in Slidell; a coastal scientist estimated it at about 7–8 feet.
Photos show Slidell officers removing a juvenile alligator that wandered into a neighborhood on June 21, 2026.
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