Good morning, Slidell.

Causeway Police have set up a rolling fog convoy on the southbound Lake Pontchartrain Causeway due to low visibility — drivers are required to stay in their lanes as speeds adjust with changing conditions.

Louisiana schools earned their highest record score from the 2024-2025 school year—public schools received an overall B with a statewide performance score of 80.9.

State Superintendent Cade Brumley said the revised grading system, which would lower many high school grades, may lead to lower scores next year.

With Thanksgiving a week away, WWL-TV Chef Kevin Belton is urging home cooks to plan turkey prep carefully—thawing needs 24 hours per 4–5 pounds—and to use a fresh bird if short on time.

He also warns that side dishes be kept hot or cold safely and leftovers should not be stored for more than three days.

Tomorrow night, the second round of LHSAA football playoffs begins with select matchups across three divisions—Division I, III and IV.

Division I features an 8-9 game between Evangel and St. Paul’s, while the Catholic New Iberia Panthers face the Bunkie Panthers and Southern Lab meets Ouachita Christian in Monroe—experts expect close contests.

At the LHSAA state cross country championships on November 17 at Northwestern State University, Christ Episcopal’s girls team finished third and the boys team finished fourth in Division V.

Senior Noah Watson ran a notable race with a time of 20:24.6 (a strong result that underlines the school’s tradition) as the teams built on their past success.

Mt. Olive AME Church Feeding Ministry 5K Run / 2K Walk

8 a.m. — John Slidell Park — Registration fee varies — Participate in a community-focused run/walk to support the Feeding Ministry.

Christmas Under the Stars: Night 4

6-9 p.m. — Heritage Park — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with festive lights, decorations, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.