Good morning, Slidell.

Circle K on Voters Road in Slidell reimbursed affected customers after a state inspector discovered two inches of water in an underground fuel tank on Monday, causing eight pumps to be locked until repairs and a positive fuel test from the Motor Fuel Lab in Baton Rouge are obtained.

AAA reported that gas prices remain very high this autumn, with local readings now $1.30+ above last year.

Global conflicts in oil-producing regions are keeping energy prices stiff despite a slight easing since summer.

Northshore sophomore AJ Bright returned to football after a brief break to focus on basketball—he now leads his team with 704 yards and eight touchdowns on 34 receptions through six games, including a 48‐yard score on Oct.

9 at Panther Stadium. His play has boosted the Panthers’ offense this season.

Saints coach Kellen Moore said on Wednesday, Oct.

14 that he shares Gayle Benson’s push for improvement after a difficult 1 to 4 start; he added the team will work hard and look to turn things around ahead of their Sunday game against the Giants.

Mandeville rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat district rival Slidell in a five-set volleyball match on Oct.

13 at Slidell’s court. Coach Danny Tullis’s fiery timeout led to a lineup change—fueling a comeback with key plays from junior players.

Northshore volleyball coach Danny Davis reached his 500th win on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at Ponchatoula with a 25-18, 25-15, 18-25, 25-16 victory; players and parents celebrated his milestone while he credited his dedicated team (especially the kids) for his success.