Good morning, Slidell.

Transport Ministries provided food bags to Woodland Park Magnet School students in Hammond on Thursday during the Fair weekend, supporting disaster relief efforts.

The nonprofit invites community members to join its annual Fin, Fur and Feathers Cook-Off in October to help fund future response efforts.

Louisiana signed a grant with Starlink to bring broadband internet to over 10,000 rural locations in 50+ parishes by summer’s end.

The plan offers free equipment and reliable service at about $55 a month, serving areas where fiber is not cost-effective — ensuring high-speed access for remote users.

A dangerous heat wave is expected in the region this weekend with mid-90s highs and heat index values reaching 110 to 115 by Monday; overnight lows in the upper 70s (which can risk heat stress for children and seniors) will keep conditions dangerous.

Louisiana recorded 79 cyclospora cases, including 6 hospitalizations as of Thursday with no link to local produce, even as the CDC connected an outbreak nationwide to shredded iceberg lettuce.

Health officials use a rapid stool test (a one-hour panel) to detect infections and advise residents with prolonged diarrhea to seek care.

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination; the recall covers eggs with best-by or sell-by dates (Jul.

20 to Aug. 17) sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores in Louisiana and nearby states. No illnesses have been reported.

Seussical JR the Musical

7:00 – 8:40 PM — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Tickets required — Delight in a whimsical musical adventure through Dr. Seuss's beloved characters and tales.

Seussical JR the Musical

2:00 – 3:40 PM — Cutting Edge Center of the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss through a delightful musical journey with beloved characters.

CRUZIN THE BAYOU VOL.3

12-6 p.m. — The Harbor Center — Free entry — Cruise into a vibe like no other with good times and great people in a chill bayou atmosphere.