Good morning, Slidell.

Los Islenos Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary today in Slidell, marking a milestone for a local cultural tradition.

Organizers say the event continues to bring community members together.

Fuel prices are rising as global oil disruptions push costs higher, with gasoline now about $3.32 a gallon + a Covington resident said he refilled his vehicles when military actions escalated last week, making fuel cost a growing concern for local drivers.

Parts of the Bayou Phoenix mega development will finish next year as construction continues, but Kyron Neveaux noted a $50M funding gap remains to be filled.

Northshore’s 10-person signing class on Feb.

27 saw six sports represented, with volleyball teammates Emily Martin and Kalyssa Tolis set to attend William Carey and a trio of baseball players signing with Nunez CC, Jones College & Centenary College.

On Feb. 28, Covington won the LHSAA Girls' South Regional Powerlifting Championships in St. Tammany Parish — beating Northlake Christian by five points with Slidell finishing among the top teams.

Lifter Mya Marigny set three new PRs as teams prepare for the state meet scheduled March 25-28 at Pontchartrain Center.

Slidell's Tigers lost 53-52 after Ava Raymond's last-second floater decided the state championship game on Saturday, Mar.

7 at Southeastern's University Center (Raymond earned Most Outstanding Player honors).

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.