Slidell Conversation with Mayor Cromer and Dr. Preston
Mayor Cromer and Dr Preston opened themselves up for questions again today. Here is some of that content below.
Mike Cooper Update and Statement
Mike Cooper spoke to us this morning and then later today they released a statement about the order he signed for tomorrow and what that means going forward. Hear and see them below. HERE IS THE STATEMENT…. Today, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced the draft framework for the Live Safe. Work Safe. Shop…
Nick Richard from NAMI
The head of the National Alliance on Mental Illness visited the studio. Sort of. He stayed outside. Nick talked about the importance of routines and said it was actually good for him to get up and get dressed like he was coming into the studio to do an interview, even though the interview was over…
Mike Cooper Update
Parish President Cooper wanted to talk about masks. The parish has been given a large supply of masks from the state, and now they are being filtered through the municipalities and fire districts. Hear more about what he said in the interview below.
Julie from St Tammany Health System
Julie from STHS spoke to us about eating well and living right during the quarantine. She is a dietician by training and spoke about food, drink, exercise and how to shop with purpose. Hear her in the interview below.
Joey from the YMCA
Joey Roberts told us about an effort they are making to feed people on Mondays. They will do it again next week with even more food. You are allowed to line up early but there are some rules in place. Hear about it in the interview below.
Mike Cooper Update
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about Gov. Edwards decision to extend his Stay at Home Order for another two weeks. We also talked about the work his advisory group is doing so St Tammany is prepared when the order is allowed to expire.
Nick Richard from NAMI
Nick talked about their latest effort, which is to feed mental health workers. He also spoke about the stress everyone is under while we work through this. Hear him below.
Don Shea with Tri-Parish Works
Don talked jobless claims. He gave us an update on the latest numbers and spoke about what he sees here locally when it comes to people having problems getting their claim filed. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
Mike Cooper Update
Parish President Cooper gave us a quick update on what he thinks will happen today and through this week as we approach the end of the current Stay at Home Order. Hear what he said in the interview below.