We started talking with Parish President Cooper each morning for a local update on what was happening with the virus. Obviously this morning we also talked about the potential for weather over the weekend and at the start of next week.
We talked about getting back to normal at the hospital and its outpatient facilities. We also talked about how people who put off procedures during the COVID-19 outbreak need to get those tended to. Hear them in the interview below.
Nick talked about the mental health aspect of the last few months. He told us that the online courses from NAMI have been going very well. And he talked about the “shaming” that goes on in the mask on of mask off debate. Hear what he said about it in the interview below.
Parish President Cooper spoke about the coming order from his office which he says will mirror the Phase 2 direction from the state. He also spoke about the storm we could be dealing with by the end of the week. Hear him in the interview below.
Leighanne and Lira wanted to let our listeners know that the Re-Store is back open. They are also looking for volunteers to get back on building sites. And they thanked everyone who donated to them during Give Nola Day.
Parish President Mike Cooper joined us to talk about Gov Edwards decision to move the state forward to Phase 2 and the implications of that for St Tammany. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
Don Shea told us what he sees in the latest jobs numbers and how his organization can help people who are looking for a new career. Hear him in the interview below.
Vieta told us that Delta is looking forward to possibly getting students back in classrooms by next Monday. Hear what else she said and what Delta is offering right now in the interview below.
Alex Coogan spoke to us about what is happening at the Northshore Humane Society. They have cancelled all of their upcoming events and like lots of non-profits on the Northshore, they are counting on Give NOLA Day to help them fill the gaps. Hear her in the interview today.
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about the upcoming press conference with Gov. Edwards and what that might mean for St Tammany Parish. Hear him in the interview below.