Good morning, Slidell.

Slidell police arrested 36-year-old Bryant Irvin of New Orleans around noon Thursday on Ninth Street after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend multiple times and surrendered his knife following a brief chase+ he now faces one count of attempted second-degree murder while she remains in critical condition.

The city of Slidell approved the purchase of 5.3 acres from Weyerhaeuser for moving electric transmission lines at the municipal airport, a step that will allow an eventual runway extension.

The City Council also approved an extra $5,000 for the Heritage Festival fireworks set for June 28 to support local nonprofits.

Segment 2 of Louisiana 3241 opened this week in east-central St. Tammany Parish—an 8-mile stretch running from La.

36 north to La. 435 near Talisheek that connects with the first leg opened last year. Officials said the final segment linking the highway to I-12 will go out for bid in December to boost travel and evacuation routes.

Louisiana lawmakers signed 112 bills and sent dozens more to Governor Landry that cover auto insurance, education, food safety, a $51 billion state budget with an extra $1.2 billion for roads and improvements.

They passed new rules for unemployment benefits and pharmacy managers—while some measures did not pass and may be revisited in a special session.

UNO launched a youth sports program that will allow as many as 7,000 local kids to join in sports during its first year.

The program will give local youth different athletic opportunities.

Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Cost not specified — Watch top chefs from Louisiana compete for the seafood king/queen title.