Good morning, Slidell.

A driver crashed into a family member's home Friday morning in Slidell and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation—police said.

Villere’s Florist said they have plenty of fresh cut flowers for Mother’s Day even though tariffs raised prices by up to ten percent.

The florist ordered in bulk and worked with several vendors—ensuring a full supply for one of their busiest weeks.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said two people were convicted of second-degree murder for the overdose death of a 15-year-old Bush girl on July 12, 2022 after taking fentanyl pills at Felisia Grantham’s home, with Grantham & drug dealer Alvin Laurant linked to the purchase that led to fatal fentanyl toxicity.

Genealogist Jari Honora traced Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry to New Orleans’ 7th Ward where his maternal grandparents had Creole roots—his older brother confirmed the genealogy.

Local community members, including Congressman Troy A Carter and bounce superstar Big Freedia, celebrated the discovery of the pope’s New Orleans heritage.

St. Tammany Health System and its partner St. Tammany Cancer Center—a campus of Ochsner Medical Center—were reaccredited by the Commission on Cancer after meeting 35 quality care standards.

The new three-year accreditation highlights a strong team of specialists working together to improve patient care locally.

NAMI Southeast Louisiana will hold its North Shore NAMIWalks fundraiser on May 17 at 9 a.m. at the Safe Haven campus in Mandeville—participants can register for free and donate to support mental health services that helped nearly 20,000 people last year across nine parishes.

University High beat Pope John Paul II 1-0 on May 8 in a Division III semifinal game after a first-inning pair of singles drove in the only run; pitcher Grant Sunstrom threw 6.1 innings to help secure the win.

Game 2 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Cub Complex — weather permitting — as the team nears a state finals berth.

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.

Spades Tournament

5-7 p.m. — Roots Plants + Coffee — $20 to play, free to spectate — Experience an exciting evening of strategic card playing in a friendly competition.

Open House at 505 Hermitage Court

12-2 p.m. — 505 Hermitage Court — Free entry — Explore a stunning 4-bedroom home with spacious living areas and a beautiful garden.