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Sammy Petrocco visits Debbie's Snowballs and Ice Cream for this weeks Sammy's Southern Stops
SUMMARY: In this week’s “Sammy Southern Stops,” Sammy Petco visits Debbie Snowball and Ice Cream, which has been serving homemade treats for 18 years. Rebecca Minter provides insights into their offerings, including snowballs, sundaes, shakes, and floats. Popular items are the banana pudding and strawberry cheesecake sundaes, as well as their homemade vanilla and butter pecan ice cream. Although the business slows down in winter, they remain open year-round, setting them apart from others. Petco highlights his enjoyment of the strawberry and butter pecan ice creams, inviting sweet treat lovers to visit and share suggestions for future stops.

In this weeks Sammy’s Southern Stops, Sammy visits a local sweet shop, Debbie’s Snowballs and Ice Cream, to try some of the homemade treats that they have to offer.
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Crime scene shocks St. Tammany Trace residents as sheriff's investigation continues
SUMMARY: Residents of St. Tammany Trace, Covington, were shocked by a police presence on Tuesday morning due to a shooting incident. The sheriff’s office urged drivers to avoid the area, which is typically quiet. The incident involved a cyclist who was shot in the arm by a man who exited his vehicle and approached him. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Local resident Paul Lewis expressed his concern for safety, emphasizing the need for communication within the community about such events to ensure everyone’s awareness and safety in the neighborhood.

When WWL Louisiana asked deputies for more details, they couldn’t share much but confirmed no fatalities have been reported.
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
SAPD: Woman used 87-year-old’s identity to go car shopping
SUMMARY: San Antonio police arrested 41-year-old Cassandra Trevino for using the identity of an 87-year-old woman to seek loans and purchase cars. Between October and February, Trevino allegedly made 46 unauthorized attempts to use the victim’s credit while already out on bond for another fraud case. The community is increasingly aware of schemes targeting seniors, as highlighted by Marian Thomas, a participant at the Blessed Angel Senior Center. Officials emphasize the need for vigilance among family, friends, and financial institutions to protect vulnerable individuals from scams, which are frequently aimed at scamming the elderly.

A woman accused of stealing a local senior’s identity and then using her credit history to go car shopping is facing criminal charges, according to an arrest affidavit.
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El Dorado High School holds Academic Signing Day
SUMMARY: El Dorado High School celebrated Academic Signing Day, where seniors officially signed to their chosen colleges, marking a significant step toward graduation. The event was bittersweet, symbolizing the end of high school and the beginning of new journeys. Students expressed mixed emotions, reflecting on their hard work and the friendships that may change as they move on. They look forward to the new experiences and opportunities college life will bring. The day highlighted the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, with students feeling proud of their achievements and excited for what lies ahead. Congratulations to all the seniors!

El Dorado High School holds Academic Signing Day
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