Mike Cooper Update
Parish President Cooper spoke today about COVID, the new order from Governor Edwards, the importance of masks, and COVID fatigue. Hear him in the interview below.
Jessica and Margaret from Honey Baked
Margaret announced this morning that the Honey Baked Northshore family will be consolidating to their Covington store. They said they have loved their time in Mandeville but said the Covington location is large enough to do what both stores can. They plan to be out of the Mandeville location by the middle of the month.
Leighanne and Daina from Habitat
These two wanted to talk about Women Build, which is going on now. They said involvement has been good but they are still looking for volunteers to help them with two houses they are building in Mandeville. Hear about it in the interview below.
New Heights Raffle
Lisl and Kristin came in to talk about the ongoing raffle for diamond earrings for New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center. The tickets are only $25 each and all proceeds benefit the non-profit. Find out more in the interview below.
Alex and Dr. Mikey from Northshore Humane
Alexandra Coogan brought in one of their vets today. Dr. Myers talked about the value of fostering pets for the Humane Society. We also talked about caring for your pet and making sure you get an animal that fits you and your family. Hear them below.
Don from Tri-Parish Works
Don Shea had some tough stats and numbers to discuss with us when it came to local effects of COVID on the job market. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
Chris from St Tammany Corp
We spoke with Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp today. He shared some sobering numbers but also pointed out some bright spots in the local economy. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
United Way Red Beans and Rice
Chief Chris Kaufmann and Sonja Newman joined us to talk about this Monday’s Red Beans Drive Thru in Slidell. Chris also spoke passionately about mental health during the pandemic. Hear them in the interview below.
Coalition for Responsible Zoning
Dr. Ryan Green is part of a group who want to stop the new medical supply distribution center being from built in the planned location in St Tammany. He spoke about the reasons why the building needs to go somewhere else. Hear him below.
St Tammany Health System
Tim brought in Lisa Matevier and Kimberly Villere to talk about surgery and the need for some new surgery techs. They are hiring right now. Find out more in the interview below.