STHS: Mandeville ER
Rebecca and Tim joined us from the Mandeville ER. We went through the protocol they have put in place to get in the ER, and we also talked about the capabilities of this full service Emergency Room. Hear them below.
STPPS Resuming Grab and Go Meals
The St. Tammany Parish School Board says they are partnering with local businesses and “Grab and Go” meal distribution will resume next week with both daily and weekly pick up options. The daily option allows families to pick up one hot lunch and prepackaged breakfast for each child every weekday at Covington High and Slidell…
Two Wounded in Covington Shooting
Last night at approximately 7:30 pm, the Covington Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of N. Pierce Street and N. Columbia Street. Upon officer’s arrival, it was discovered that two people were injured in the shooting. Both were immediately transported to local hospitals for treatment. The Covington Police Department’s Criminal…
Latest Dept of Health Numbers
The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 1,795 cases reported from 2,037 state tests and 9,414 commercial tests. 65 people have now died from the Coronavirus. Orleans Parish has 827 cases reported and 37 deaths have occurred there. There are 359 cases in Jefferson and 7 deaths. East Baton Rouge has…
Nick Richard from NAMI
Nick joined us to talk about the mental toil of all this bad news and being told to stay home. He had some ideas to help us cope with our fears and anxieties. Hear him below.
Eat Fit Northshore
Brittany spoke about supporting local restaurants and businesses. She also spoke about how to plan and prepare your own meals in the coming weeks.
STHS Update on Rehab Services
Jay spoke to us about his department and what they will be doing to work with COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks.
Staggering Numbers from Don Shea
Don joined us from Tri-Parish Works and shared some of the local jobless claims with us and they are heartbreaking. Hear what he had to say in the interview below.
State Numbers Include St Tammany Death
The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 1,388 cases reported from 1,852 state tests and 6,751 commercial tests. 46 people have now died from the Coronavirus. Orleans Parish has 675 cases reported and 26 deaths have occurred there. There are 293 cases in Jefferson and 6 death. East Baton Rouge has…
Bathrooms Closed on Tammany Trace
Parish Government says the Tammany Trace remains open, however, Parish-owned and maintained public bathrooms along the Trace located at the Koop Drive, Slidell and Lacombe Trailheads, will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 25. Trace users are asked to respect social distancing, and remember dogs and motorized vehicles are prohibited on the Tammany Trace.