Good morning, Slidell.

Parish Councilwoman Strader Cieutat emphasized community efforts to keep Tangipahoa beautiful and highlighted the upcoming Project Graduation (PG) program for graduating seniors at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District complex in early May.

Jazz Fest continues today in Slidell with performances by Jon Batiste, Lorde, and Sean Paul sparking local excitement.

Residents can look forward to an afternoon of music & community celebration.

Air Products Lake Maurepas Community Fund provided a $59,000 grant to the Louisiana Recycling Coalition to expand recycling access in local parishes (Ascension, Livingston, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa).

The funding will support on-site recycling at local festivals and community events through a partnership with Osprey Initiative.

Trauma expert Melissa Brymer advises parents and educators to talk with children about community violence and schedule these discussions before dinner or after school (using simple language) to help them process distressing news.

Hannan softball team won 9-1 against Buckeye on April 24 at Coquille Park — the win featured five early runs and secured their spot in the state semifinals.

They will face second-seeded E.D. White in Sulphur on May 1.

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