Good morning, Slidell.

Covington’s Krewe of Olympia energized Carnival crowds on Feb.

10 with lively music and colorful parade floats in a spirited celebration (organizers expect more festive events soon).

Grand Marshal Marty Graw is showcasing his fully homemade Mardi Gras costume at a local event that celebrates Slidell’s creative traditions during the season.

The display offers a unique look at hands-on craftsmanship within the community.

Under Act 479, all public schools must install a microphone-equipped camera in every special education classroom with a Feb.

1 installation deadline and footage held for 30 days. Districts will set privacy policies — only authorized parties may review recordings while state funds cover installation costs.

Eight-year-old Lily Zataar, a young cancer survivor, was named the 2026 Bitty Babe on Jan.

24 and will soon join a TV interview + parade ride with the Bionic Babes dance team, marking a new chapter in her recovery journey.

With Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras sharing the weekend, food critic Ian McNulty advises couples to check parade route maps to find less crowded dining spots uptown and on the North Shore + consider celebrating on another day if reservations don’t work out.

On Feb. 9, the Pope John Paul II girls' soccer team won 7-0 over McGehee at Lester Latino Field.

Coach Maureen Homburg (due to deliver her second child on Feb. 12 at Slidell Memorial Hospital) plans to coach in the quarterfinals scheduled for Mardi Gras Day.