Good morning, Slidell.

Local bars are preparing for big business as Tulane, LSU and Saints road games draw fans today.

Owners expect busier nights — increased sales and specials will boost the local scene during the games.

Pope John Paul II beat Hannan 29+27 in overtime on Sept.

18 at Lester Latino Field in a renewed rivalry game. The Jaguars will travel to Northlake Christian on Sept. 25 while Hannan hosts Fisher that night.

Northshore Panthers overcame five turnovers and the loss of their starting quarterback to win 21-14 over cross-parish rival Lakeshore on Sept.

18 at Panther Stadium. Running back Miller Wadleigh led by rushing for 76 yards + two touchdowns.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is ready to play despite a grade-2 knee sprain, returning ahead of schedule.

He will take the field in Week 2 against the Ravens at noon Sunday inside M&T Bank Stadium to boost the team’s rushing attack.

Local businesses are boosting their offerings with creative LSU-Ole Miss rivalry game-day merchandise while fans recall decades of chaotic matchups, and teams are preparing for an upcoming top-10 showdown that will excite local supporters.

LSU will face Ole Miss in Oxford today (the first top-10 matchup since 1962) as head coach Lane Kiffin returns, and expert analysis airs on WDSU at 6:30 p.m. to prep fans.