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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.
Jul 12, 2026
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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