Good morning, Slidell.

A Slidell homeowner has been jailed for shooting a suspect's vehicle during a break-in after officers identified Tyrone Mercadel as the suspect who allegedly broke into a home and was shot in the leg by the homeowner.

LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has joined forces with Experian to relieve $5 million of consumer debt for 5,000 Louisiana families — ForgiveCo selected eligible recipients after extra funds were added following three NCAA Tournament wins.

Voters approved a measure that will support the St. Tammany Library System through 2039.

Governor Jeff Landry ordered a temporary hiring freeze for the executive branch today to save $20 million from the general fund—this move comes as the state uses a standstill budget approach after Amendment 2 failed.

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.

Louisiana International Female Ride Day

2 PM – 12 AM — 38008 Browns Village Rd, Slidell, LA — Bring your own bike — Celebrate female riders with a thrilling day of camaraderie and scenic routes.