Good morning, Slidell.

Officers from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said a July 30 search of a Slidell home uncovered stolen luxury vehicles including a 2022 GMC Sierra from Houston, a 2020 Mercedes GL from Jefferson Parish, and a 2016 Mercedes G6A from New Orleans—eight guns, drugs, and cash were also seized while two suspects were arrested and a warrant was issued for a third.

BP started production on three new wells at its Argos platform Monday—boosting output by up to 20,000 barrels per day while Shell, Chevron and Beacon Offshore also launched similar projects in the Gulf.

Louisiana is expected to gain up to $46 million extra per year from a new law that raised the offshore revenue cap for coastal restoration.

SLU professor Fereshteh Emami was removed from her leading role in the Lake Maurepas pollution study on July 28, and university officials say the move was a personnel decision unrelated to her work.

The project was set for a new $2.3 million phase to add equipment for detecting heavy metals — her replacement is being sought amid concerns over academic freedom.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined 50 state attorneys general in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice urging tougher actions against illegal offshore and online gambling sites—warning that the unregulated industry could generate over $400 billion annually and cost states about $4 billion in lost tax revenue.

8th Annual White Linen & Lagniappe

6-9 p.m. — Old Town Slidell — Registration Required — Celebrate summer with local shopping, fine art, delicious dining, and live music in your summer whites.

Business After Hours Networking Event

5-7 p.m. — Laser Image Marketing — No RSVP needed — Connect with local professionals and explore creative marketing solutions.

Tiger Mile Fundraiser for SHS Cross Country

6:30-9 p.m. — Slidell High School — Suggested $10 donation — Run under the lights and support the Slidell High School Cross Country Team while enjoying music and community spirit.