Good morning, Slidell.

Urban South is celebrating its 9th anniversary today with new beers, crawfish and live zydeco music — a collaboration with a Top 50 U.S. restaurant adds to the festivities as the party begins at 11 a.m.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m.—a move aimed at managing rising Mississippi River levels and assessing whether a full activation is needed to protect metro New Orleans.

Early voting for the May 3 election has begun in Slidell as runoff and special elections will decide local races and issues like tax proposals and charter changes.

Early voting continues until Saturday, April 26 — except today when offices are closed for Easter.

State health officials confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in Louisiana involved an unvaccinated adult from the Greater New Orleans area linked to international travel — the patient received treatment and is now in home isolation as officials began contact tracing.

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.

Some Enchanted Evening Concert

5-7 p.m. — Heritage Park — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting evening of music with the Northshore Community Orchestra in the beautiful Heritage Park.