Good morning, Slidell.

Congressman Troy Carter unveiled a plan to build a multimillion-dollar community pool in Slidell to offer residents a new recreational spot.

Details on timing and costs will be presented at upcoming council meetings (pending review).

Louisiana crawfish processors face labor shortages as halted H-2B applications block returning skilled workers; agriculture commissioner Mike Strain warns the shortage could cost farmers $121 million and the economy $300 million.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced nearly 40 companies have filed rate decreases, including a 6% drop from Imperial Fire & Casualty benefiting 41,000 policyholders and a 7.5% cut from Allstate North American aiding 17,000 customers.

He expects further savings as reforms reduce accidents.

Investigators are assessing storm damage today in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes after a squall line with possible twisters passed from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, knocking power out for over 12,000 customers and damaging trees, powerlines and roofs.

The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved a bill to create a recreational alligator hunting season, allowing locals to enter a lottery for 10,000 hook & line tags statewide; the measure will move to the Senate floor for further discussion.

Senator Regina Barrow proposed a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage (from $7.25 to $10.25 an hour) and adjust it annually for inflation; the measure requires a two-thirds majority in both houses before going to voters.

On March 12, St. Paul's named alumnus Joshua Gast as the new head football coach—he brings proven local experience from North Iberville and a legacy of district wins to lead the Wolves.

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.