Good morning, Slidell.

Former LSU standout Malachi Dupre is starting a restaurant called Kenji Yakuza in Slidell, marking his shift from sports to business.

The new venue will soon open+ offering a fresh local dining option.

The Italian American St. Joseph Society will bring back its annual Pasta Party in Slidell with classic Italian food + live music for a festive community celebration.

Olde Towne is now serving as the festive set for a new Netflix Christmas movie as filming begins, highlighting local charm and bringing holiday spirit to familiar streets.

Film crews are in Olde Towne filming Netflix movie 'A Christmas Kind of Love' today in Slidell, which is turning into a winter wonderland for the holiday romantic comedy featuring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Mark Wystrach and Madison Wolfe.

Entergy Louisiana has announced a new deal with Meta for a planned data center in Richland Parish that will save customers about $2 billion over 20 years and add further energy investments and job opportunities.

The project is expected to create thousands of construction jobs between 2026 and 2031.

INSPIRENOLA Charter Schools is hosting its annual Inspire the City scholarship gala this weekend in Slidell; the event celebrates student success and community support.

A new tuition-free Academy of Classical Education at Covington is set to open in early August on a 69,000 sqft campus near Interstate 12.

Project principals and local officials say the K-8 school will offer a classical curriculum with dedicated labs and athletic facilities.

State Rep. Jessica Domagnue is proposing bills that would let state inspectors seize imported seafood failing safety tests and require retailers to keep purchase records, aiming to protect local shrimpers and fishermen.

Lawmakers are working on these measures as part of an ongoing effort to help the seafood industry.

At a Slidell meeting organized by Louisiana United International and Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany, several Lakeshore Villages homeowners reported D.R.

Horton homes with mold and water damage causing health problems like migraines, allergies, and rashes — they are considering legal action as the builder seeks arbitration.

Caesars New Orleans GM Samir Mowad discussed the Saints + his views on Lane Kiffin, LSU and the Pelicans during his Final Bet interview on Mar.

27, offering a glimpse into upcoming sports strategies.

K-POP Warriors

4:30-6:00 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy family show filled with vibrant K-Pop music and dance.