Good morning, Slidell.

Northshore teen Madyson Guillard celebrated her 13th birthday on New Year's Day after being born at 1:13 a.m. under unique circumstances when her mother's water broke at a laundromat during preparations for a new home (North Oaks Medical Center) and she now aspires to be a dermatologist.

A third home caught fire off Wake Reserve Road last night when improperly disposed fireworks in a trash can reignited, following a similar incident on West Forest Drive; the fire department urged residents to soak used fireworks and dispose of them safely+ no injuries were reported.

The first meteor shower and supermoon of 2026 will brighten Slidell's sky between Friday and Saturday as the Quadrantids peak; best viewing is in dark areas (the Wolf Moon’s light may wash out fainter meteors).

Southeastern’s accreditation was reaffirmed with no findings — a nod to its quality — and its president William Wainwright was elected to the board at a meeting in Nashville, extending accreditation until 2035.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in one of his lungs and is set to miss the final game in Atlanta.

He is expected to be sidelined for about one month.

Pearl River Lions Club Parade

11 AM – 5 PM — McDonald's — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with floats, music, and family fun at the beloved Pearl River Lions Parade.