Good morning, Slidell.

Award-winning cartoonist Vera Brosgol will speak at 6 p.m. on Sept.

18 at the Slidell Branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library at 555 Robert Blvd; early attendees enjoy a scavenger hunt + StoryWalk before her 6:30 p.m. presentation with a Q&A and book signing.

SNAP enrollment in Louisiana dropped over 20% this year as new work requirements and administrative challenges create hurdles for applicants — officials warn that fewer benefits may strain local food assistance programs.

LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim noted that August is experiencing almost no rain due to El Niño + strong Gulf high pressure, prompting a heatwave that could rapidly bring drought conditions to local areas.

Hannan Hawks football team is set to begin its 2026 season on Friday nights starting Sept.

4. Under coach Steve Soper, the 19 returning starters aim to improve on last season’s 3-7 record while preparing for key matchups at home and away.

On Aug. 19, Covington and Brother Martin held a scrimmage at Jack Salter Stadium to build team depth for the season.

The game saw a key 66‑yard run and an important interception that energized both teams in cool weather.

Experts of District 6-5A football predict that Mandeville will win its first district title in over a decade as teams prepare for a seven-week season; the Slidell Tigers will rely on returning quarterback Ricky Williams III as they face tougher competition.

Northshore held a scrimmage with Hannan on Aug.

19 where a strong defense limited Hannan's plays while the offense posted effective touchdowns. Coaches said both teams will use the game to refine strategies before next week.

St. Paul's Wolves football team will start the season with a new spread offense under first-year coach Joshua Gast (a 2008 alumnus) as returning QB Brady Pierson leads the lineup in early district games starting Sept.

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