Good morning, Slidell.

On Thursday morning, a woman jumped about 20 feet from the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bridge at around 10 a.m.—a nearby fisherman pulled her to safety before emergency vehicles took her to a hospital while traffic was briefly halted.

A Slidell woman, Evangelina Ussin, was arrested Friday, Aug.

13 for allegedly attacking a non-verbal disabled person under her care on Liberty Drive — a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health led to her arrest and the investigation remains ongoing.

Entergy is offering its residential customers up to two smart thermostats at no cost without promo codes or rebate forms—customers can verify their address online to have the thermostat shipped free while supplies last.

The offer runs through the end of the month.

On August 15, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision in the legislative maps case Nairne v.

Landry, but a separate judge paused the ruling—Attorney General Liz Murrill said she disagrees with the decision. She is reviewing options to keep state elections stable—indicating a careful legal review as the case moves forward.

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.