Good morning, Slidell.

Northshore Humane Society has named 2-year-old Cotato its pet of the week.

The lively dog (a social butterfly who loves people and other dogs) is ready for adoption.

Old Mandeville welcomes families for the Festival of the Lake, which runs from Oct.

24 through Oct. 26 and benefits Our Lady of the Lake Church and School. The event offers live music, food, games + a $5,000 bingo contest on Saturday.

Fire crews are battling a large fire that is threatening homes in St. Tammany Parish—officials are working to contain the blaze.

Annabelle, a 22-year-old singer/songwriter known as (California Soul) who grew up in California and has New Orleans musical roots, will perform at The Ozone Songwriter Festival in Slidell.

Salmen Spartans beat Slidell 35—21 on Oct.

24 at L.V. McGinty Sr. Stadium as junior quarterback Da’John Howard accounted for four touchdowns to boost his team to a 5—3 record, while Slidell fell short despite Ja’Kwan Jones rushing for 174 yards and two scores.