Good morning, Slidell.

A resident at Abney Square Apartments extinguished a stove fire after neighbors heard the smoke alarms and alerted them — St. Tammany Fire confirmed no injuries.

The Krewe of Selene parade will roll down Ponchartrain Blvd, Front Street, and Gauze Blvd in Slidell this Friday the 13th as part of Northshore's growing Mardi Gras celebrations — from Twelfth Night to downtown Covington events — boosting local businesses and offering a safe, family-friendly atmosphere.

Louisiana Act 479 requires cameras in all public and charter school special education classrooms in Slidell as of this month.

Livingston Representative Shane Mack said the law also includes crisis intervention training to help staff manage classroom incidents.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said his department is working to set benchmark discounts up to 20% for homeowners with fortified roofs to help lower premiums.

The regulation will require insurers to meet the discount threshold or provide justification, and more details will be shared soon — homeowners are encouraged to review their options.