Good morning, Slidell.

Grassroots volunteers are feeding families during Operation Catahoula Crunch in local neighborhoods.

The effort brings neighbors together & provides essential meals to those in need.

Christmas trees across Southeast Louisiana are ready for recycling to restore wetlands — parish programs run from December 26 through February in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist.

Homeowners must remove all decorations and tree stands and avoid using flocked, painted or artificial trees.

A list of property transfers in St. Tammany Parish for Dec.

2 — 5 showed varied deals from donation-level transactions to sales exceeding $1.5 million, recorded across several subdivisions and streets. The report provided a detailed snapshot of local real estate activity.

Jono Barnes has joined Final Bet to analyze the rollercoaster seasons of the Saints and Pelicans, offering insight into key game moments and recent team performances (including dramatic last home wins) as part of his new role in local sports coverage.

Duke running back Nate Sheppard, a Mandeville native, earned Freshman All-America Second Team honors on Dec.

17 and nearly reached 1,000 rushing yards, setting freshman records; he will play in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Arizona State on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in El Paso.