Bethany talked about Junior League of Greater Covington and their Sugar Plum Market, which is coming up December 6. Nick Richard came in from NAMI. Their Christmas Angels collects items for people in mental health or substance abuse facilities during Christmas. He also spoke about a training for Mental Health First Aid. Cleveland Wester spoke…
Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden spoke about all the Christmas events coming up in his city, including some big ones this weekend. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: Between November 1 and the end of the year you will do THIS 10 times. What is it? A: Attend a holiday gathering Winner: Shannon Murphy from Covington!…
Valerie was here from The Blood Center. She spoke about how important donations are at this time of the year. 6:40 Q: Almost 3 out of 4 of us say THIS means more the old way compared to when it happens online. What is it? A: Getting a card in the mail Winner: Trey from…
Family Promise is doing their big raffle and today we gave away a watch from Michael’s Fine Jewelers. They have about 40 more small prizes to give away before they Jim Winter was here from the Columbia Theatre to talk about their auditions for Grease. The auditions are Monday and Tuesday. Find out more or…
Joyce and Clarke came by to talk about this simple program to bring gifts to seniors who might not get them. Mayor Mark wanted to talk about the roundabout in downtown Covington. He also spoke about a new dog park and some events coming up. Larry and Amy were here from Carnival in Covington. They…
Denell Blackwell came in to tell us about Christmas in the Country. This event features 12 stores in downtown Covington. It starts this Friday and continues on every Saturday until Christmas. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works came in for his monthly update. He talked about inflation, local job numbers and what they can do to…
Marlo was here from the St Tammany Children’s Museum. They have a three day STEM event next week while the kids are out of school. We spoke by phone with Collin Sims. Of course the entire conversation was about Warren Montgomery. Collin shared some thoughts and memories about the former DA. Josh Allison is a…
Dr Brian Moore came in to tell us about the unique partnership between St Tammany Health System, Ochsner and MD Anderson and how that improves cancer care on the Northshore. Mary Slazar and Dr. Christi Montgomery came in from Northshore Technical Community College to talk about enrollment and all the good programs they have right…
The FBI and Tulane Campus Police are putting on another event for young people who might be interested in a career in law enforcement. This week long event is free. St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came in to give us his monthly update. He talked about the new CBA, the holidays and more. Paula…
Sarah Herndon came in from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke about what they need right now and how to host a food drive. She also explained a new event they are doing with Christmas trees. Parish President Mike Cooper came in for their monthly update. He spoke about his recent reelection, and that voting…