Good morning, Slidell.

Two Slidell teens—Michael Emanuel Lanier and Mason Paul Eugene Fischer, both 17—were arrested for their role as passengers in a high-speed chase on Sunday that ended when the driver fled after a spike strip deployment fatally struck Sergeant Grant Candies of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sgt. Grant Candies (37) was struck and killed while deploying spike strips during a high-speed chase near the Oak Harbor Exit in Slidell after officers tried to stop a vehicle with no license plate on Brownswitch Road, and three people (including two teenagers) were arrested on charges including first-degree murder and aggravated flight.

Yesterday morning, a storm system moved through southeast Louisiana, causing flash flooding risks in urban areas such as New Orleans, Slidell, and Hammond—forecasters recorded a 78 mph wind gust and warned of possible tornadoes and hail.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 a.m. in affected areas and reported scattered wind damage.

The STPSO remembered Sergeant Candies, who was killed during a police pursuit.

Hospice Foundation of the South closed on a property near Covington and will build a second Hospice House modeled on its Slidell facility with three patient rooms, a guest suite, library and living room—designed to offer free care for those in their final days.

The organization has launched a capital campaign to raise $500,000 and will hold its annual Crawfish Cook-off on April 26 at Fritchie Park to support the project.

Nancy Zee Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Tickets start at $22 — Experience the warmth and charm of Nancy Zee's live performance.

Aqua-Fest 2025: Home Aquarium Expo

Aqua-Fest is a family-friendly event showcasing national vendors with a variety of home aquarium products, aquatic livestock, and equipment at The Harbor Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

On-Site Tour of Oak Park Village in Slidell

Explore Oak Park Village, a community offering assisted living and memory care services designed to support seniors in Slidell, Louisiana.

Old Towne Slidell Crawfish and Music Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — Old Town Slidell — Free admission — Savor delicious boiled crawfish and enjoy three stages of live music at this annual celebration.