Good morning, Slidell.

Parades will honor Irish and Italian heritage over the next few weeks.

The events begin with the Gretna Italian + Irish Parade and Olde Towne Merchants Association St. Patrick's Parade this Sunday in Slidell, with additional celebrations in New Orleans and Metairie later this month.

Louisiana gas prices jumped 40 cents per gallon after military action in Iran, with AAA reporting an average of $2.96 on Friday and parishes showing varied increases & the state remaining among the cheaper markets.

Three Tammany students have been named finalists for the state’s 2025-2026 Student of the Year contest after excelling in academics, leadership, and service — Brix LaFontaine from Little Oak Middle, Robert Ryals IV from Fontainebleau Junior High, and Beija Lopes-Morgan from Mandeville High will compete at the state level soon.

Mark Pennison returned as Hannan’s head wrestling coach on March 6 at the school he helped build, replacing Jay Faucheux.

He will coach with his son (Mark Pennison III) while focusing on mentorship, discipline and faith-based leadership.

Northshore’s boys’ basketball team lost 61-58 in a close Division I nonselect game on March 6 — the Broncos held on in the final minute, while defending state champion Hannan fell 62-51 to top-seeded Madison Prep in their Division II select quarterfinal as free throws made the difference.

Bubbly on the Bayou - 16th Annual

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bubble Bayou — Charity fundraiser — Celebrate with a Kentucky Derby themed champagne brunch benefiting Rainbow Child Care.