Researchers at Tulane University will soon begin research on the Northshore to develop a vaccine and test treatments against the Coronavirus that is spreading across China. The university announced yesterday that the research will be based out of the Tulane National Primate Research Center in Covington. The research center is one of the first facilities…
The Army Corp of Engineers told the state yesterday they did not foresee a need to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway near New Orleans or the Morganza Spillway near Baton Rouge in response to rising rivers. Meanwhile, closer to home, St. Tammany Government officials and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor any potential impacts of…
Yesterday, the Tangipahoa Parish School System joined school districts across the country taking a tough stand on students participating in a social media challenge called the “Skullbreaker.” Tangipahoa School Superintendent Melissa Stilley said the so-called “Skullbreaker,” or “Tripping Jump Challenge,” that is being shown on Tik Tok can be “very dangerous” and could result in…
Deputies from the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DWI checkpoint this weekend at an undisclosed location in St. Tammany Parish. The checkpoint is part of the ongoing, proactive “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which is combatting impaired driving during the Mardi Gras season. The manpower for this initiative is funded by…
On Tuesday, Troopers from State Police Troop L responded to an injury crash involving several vehicles on US 190 West near LA 433 (Thompson Rd.). The crash claimed the life of 67-year-old Linda C. Adams of Lacombe. The crash occurred as a Ford Fusion, driven by 38-year-old Justin Martindale of Slidell, was traveling eastbound on…
Chief Bry Layrisson announces the arrest of Charlotte Bossier and Harold Oliphant Jr. after receiving a call of an assault. Officers learned that Bossier and Oliphant arrived at the victim’s home looking for someone who apparently did not pay his bar tab at Charlotte’s Web. Oliphant physically attacked the victim after forcing their way into…
Cara brought in Queen Dana today to talk up their parade this weekend. Selene is an all female crew that will parade in Slidell this Friday.
Mary brought in David Boudreaux from Hancock Whitney to talk about this year’s event. Proceeds help Youth Service Bureau serve the children in this area. Learn more in the interview below.
Robin and Hillary were here to talk about this new, fun event from JA. Proceeds will go toward their programs all year. Learn more about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: If we have trouble sleeping almost half of us will blame THIS. What? A: Pets Winner: Cat Decossas from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Kids were asked if you couldn’t have a dog, cat, fish, or bird, THIS would be the pet you would want. THIS surprising answer was the fourth most popular…