Good morning, Slidell.

Northshore businesses and local groups have organized fundraisers to support Sgt. Grant Candies’ wife and children—he died during a high-speed chase after being struck by a car while laying spike strips.

A memorial service for Sgt. Grant Candies will be held on April 1 at Harbor Center in Slidell with visitation at 10 a.m. and the service at 1 p.m.—the sergeant was killed on Sunday during a high-speed chase that led to the arrest of three teens facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

Louisiana State Representative Matt Willard has proposed a new bill to include financial literacy in school curriculums — he says this change will help students access college funding options.

He noted that while students nationwide apply for FAFSA and TOPS, many low-income Louisiana students do not — the bill aims to improve their chances for higher education.

Hurricane researchers are testing new tools after last season saw nearly double the average rate of rapid intensification events.

They will use a tail Doppler radar, drones and StreamSondes (small weather stations) to gather key data (measuring wind and rainfall) that will help warn Louisiana residents with more time to prepare.

Starting April 5th, Mega Millions will switch to $5 tickets, raise its starting jackpot from $20 million to $50 million, improve winning odds from 1 in 302.5 million to 1 in 290.5 million, and add a built-in prize multiplier that can boost payouts up to 10 times—removing break-even prizes. Louisiana Lottery official Kimberly Chopin said that players who prefer a $2 game will still have the option to play Powerball drawn on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

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.