Good morning, Slidell.

Purple Music Notes presents the 3rd Annual Marching 100 5K Run/Walk this week in Slidell — residents may sign up to enjoy a community run/walk that brings neighbors together.

A Pelican Institute survey finds 40% of voters list rising living costs + inflation as their chief concern while nearly 80% report utility bills have increased due in part to state policies.

Erin Bendily said lawmakers are expected to consider relief bills in upcoming sessions.

Local gas stations may soon charge nearly a dollar more per gallon as oil prices jump amid ongoing conflict in Iran, experts say.

Greg Upton from the LSU Center for Energy Studies noted a predicted 40-50 cent increase over the next few weeks & drivers should prepare for higher costs.

A forecast warns of a severe weather threat (level one and level two) for Southeast Louisiana Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

Models predict storms may approach the Northshore after 9 p.m. with strong winds and a slight chance of tornadoes.

The Saints signed former Vikings punter Ryan Wright on Monday to a four-year, $14 million deal.

The Tulane alum brings local ties to the team in New Orleans.

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.