Good morning, Slidell.

Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., said at the Northshore Harbor Center that St. Tammany depends on a strong New Orleans as Helena Moreno’s election and a planned port at Violet are expected to boost regional business.

Early voting for three property tax proposals starts Nov 1 and Keep St. Tammany Beautiful was honored for efforts that mobilized thousands of volunteers to clean our community—local actions that promise lasting improvements.

Two new EMT graduates, Kaden Larussa and Ethan Swann, completed a rigorous training course at the National EMS Academy in Covington.

The program—covering patient assessment and emergency care—prepared them to deliver life-saving services in local communities.

A federal shutdown has raised worries that SNAP funds may run out late next week—affecting about 800,000 Louisianans during the holiday season—and state officials are exploring ways to provide emergency support.