Good morning, Slidell.

The St. Tammany Parish School Board preliminarily voted on May 7 to extend free breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year at the C.J.

Schoen Administrative Complex in Covington; final approval is expected on May 21 to ensure every student can eat.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Research Council showcased research using the fast-paced PechaKucha format at Blackened Brew in Hammond.

The event featured competitive faculty presentations on topics + ranging from wildlife studies to nanotech applications.

The forecast shows a very active weather weekend, with showers and thunderstorms expected today and continuing tomorrow and Sunday; some storms may bring heavy rain and localized flooding (over 2 inches possible in parts of our area).

The Louisiana Senate approved legislation giving public school employees six weeks of paid parental leave for childbirth+adoption+foster care; the bill now moves to the House.

Senator Sam Jenkins said the move aims to retain teachers and support family needs.

Business After Hours with Laser Image Marketing

5-7 p.m. — Laser Image Marketing — Free entry — Network and connect over innovative marketing strategies in a relaxed setting.

Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical

8-11 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Broadway adaptation of Disney's Frozen, featuring new songs and an expanded storyline.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

2-6 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts, Slidell, LA — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting story of sisterly love and adventure in this full Broadway production of Disney's Frozen.