Good morning, Slidell.

St. Mary’s Academy Marching Band is performing today with Krewe of Oshun on the Uptown route as part of a local parade, drawing community members along the festive procession.

WWL’s Doug Mouton previewed the floats and throws at the upcoming Pygmalion parade, which will showcase colorful displays and community traditions in Slidell later this year.

Local parades in Slidell will benefit from plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures this weekend, creating ideal conditions for community celebrations.

Hannan secured wins against Lakeshore in both boys’ 76-45 and girls’ 61-49 basketball games on Feb.

5, with standout plays by freshman Kaiden Glapion and junior Maren Baham. The teams will aim for a district title with a win against Loranger on Feb. 13.

Three Pope John Paul II High School athletes committed to college teams on Feb.

4 as baseball player Everett Gibbs chose Dillard University, volleyball player Allynah Lazard opted for Jones Community College in Ellisville, and softball player Baleigh Tillison selected United States Sports University in Daphne, Ala.