With a schedule that includes her work as a family law attorney, a real estate agent, finalizing her social work certification, plus four kids, Tracey Powell already has the busy schedule of a superhero.

Now she has the title and cape to match.

Powell, a Slidell resident, earned the coveted "Real Superhero" honor from Safe Harbor Northshore at their 13th annual gala on Sept. 20.

Powell received a crown and red superhero cape at the end of the night. Individually, she raised more than $49,000 for the cause, more than any other nominee. The candidates all raised money for Safe Harbor, and each dollar raised equaled one vote.

“I knew I had a chance, but I was surprised, because I heard of the amounts that some of the past superheroes had,” Powell said. “But I exceeded my goal by a landsli

See Full Page