Good morning, Slidell.

The St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter is at critical capacity after authorities rescued 28 pit bulls from a dog fighting investigation in Folsom—one kennel was closed to securely care for the aggressive dogs that cannot be adopted as the case proceeds.

Sgt. Grant Candies, 37, died in March when he was struck while deploying spike strips on Interstate 10 near the Oak Harbor exit, and a roadside memorial in St. Tammany Parish now honors his sacrifice—three teens including driver Adrian Waughtal, 17, and Slidell passengers Michael Emanuel Lanier and Mason Paul Eugene Fischer, both 17, have been arrested and face charges of murder and kidnapping in connection with the high-speed chase.

Today the state senate will consider a bill that gives the insurance commissioner power to veto insurer rate increases—this change follows a law signed just over a year ago that made it easier for companies to raise rates, yet commissioner Tim Temple said the added authority is unnecessary and could drive insurers away from Louisiana.

The Slidell area fire department introduced Chief Mooney, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever donated by Thin Line Service Dogs, to help first responders lower stress by nudging them for comfort—he will serve behind the scenes rather than at public events.

District Attorney Jason Williams backs Michelle Woodfork as a sheriff candidate amid fallout from a recent jail escape—current Sheriff Susan Hutson says local leaders use the incident to push political agendas.

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.