Good morning, Slidell.

The Asian Heritage Festival returns this weekend in Slidell — celebrating culture, food, music and community.

Participants can enjoy live performances and local vendors throughout the event.

Keith Lee’s Familee Day Festival starts today as the May 16 election takes place and Bayou Boogaloo plus the Blue Bayou reopening are scheduled for later this weekend.

The Bayou Boogaloo Festival celebrates 20 years in Mid-City with a two-venue format that offers fresh local music and arts experiences and is expected to boost community engagement.

Teachers in St. Tammany face a tough choice as Amendment 3, set for tomorrow's vote, would dissolve three constitutional education funds protecting $2 billion from school programs to free money for a permanent pay raise; some educators worry the change may harm student learning.

On Friday, May 15, Slidell High School hosted its annual car parade as the class of 2027 decorated their cars with 'Almost There' playing (their traditional signal) while family, friends and teachers cheered on their transition to seniors.

Louisiana Department of Health released new water system grades based on federal and state quality, maintenance, infrastructure and customer satisfaction measures + secondary contaminants.

The ratings do not mean immediate health risks, and residents can review local water scores using an interactive chart.

Heavy rains over the weekend raised water levels above 16.5 ft, prompting Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to close Pearl River Wildlife Management for safety.

Officials expect the site to remain closed until water levels recede.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and anyone feeling depressed or overwhelmed can call or text Louisiana's 988 hotline to speak with trained crisis specialists (offering support and next-day follow-ups).

Sherrard Crespo from VIA LINK said 988 now receives more calls but fewer emergencies.

Local doctors say stomach bug cases are rising as community gatherings pick up in Slidell + they urge residents to practice good hygiene and monitor symptoms closely.

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.

Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical

8-11 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting full Broadway production of Disney's Frozen, featuring new music and a story of sisterhood and adventure.

Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

8-11 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting tale of sisters Anna and Elsa in this full Broadway adaptation of Disney's Frozen.

Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical

2-5 p.m. — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting musical adaptation of Disney's Frozen featuring thrilling new songs and a magical story of sisterly love.