Good morning, Slidell.

A fire damaged the outdoor deck of The Landing early Sunday due to an electrical fault, but owners say the restaurant will hold its 35th anniversary party on Sunday at 4750 Pontchartrain Drive.

Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly — all were safe.

St. Tammany Parish Library has launched its Grow with the Library Reading Challenge and Food Drive, where patrons can donate nonperishable food items in exchange for challenge tasks after overdue fines were removed.

The Slidell branch will host a Job Prep Expo on Sept. 12.

LDWF confirmed that a 7.5-foot alligator (captured by a nuisance trapper) near City Park was euthanized over the weekend after matching a reported larger gator’s description, and officials will continue monitoring Marconi Drive and Allen Toussaint Boulevard for any further alligator activity.

A tropical storm may form later today as a low-pressure system, currently 100 miles south of Louisiana, moves west-northwest toward the southwestern Louisiana and upper Texas coast, with the National Hurricane Center estimating a 70% chance of development and potential heavy rain for the area.

Tropical Storm Edouard formed Monday evening in the northern Gulf and will hit the Texas-Louisiana border Tuesday afternoon after peaking near hurricane strength with 60 mph winds.

Forecasters warn it will bring heavy rain to southeast Louisiana and east-central Texas, although New Orleans is expected to see only light showers.

Ten offensive prep football players in St. Tammany Parish are set to make a strong impact in Week 1 contests, including speedy running back Sheldon Asmore and reliable receiver Michael Thompson.

Local fans can expect exciting performances this season.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin said his players fully supported his plan to add former NFL players ahead of a Thursday eligibility hearing — the move drew SEC criticism while the Tigers prepare for the season opener.