We talked to to Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert. He spoke about some infrastructure projects, including the city’s efforts to redevelop Northshore Square Mall. He also mentioned some upcoming events. 6:40 Q: In the 1950’s less than 10% of women did THIS. Now more than 70% do. What? A: Dye their hair Winner: Greg from…
Trooper Gremillion came in from State Police Troop L. He spoke about safety over the holiday, their program for young drivers, car seat safety checks and more. Steven Michell was here to talk about the Never Forget 5K. This growing race provides funding for first responders in need. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: Women are more…
Amy brought in Rachel and Madeline to talk about some of the careers available at St Tammany Health System. 6:40 Q: 1 in 20 people have used this as their password–what is it? A: Password Winner: Owen from Abita! 7:15 Kids Loot Q: A bit of slang still used when talking about a car, although…
Nick and Gladys from NAMI SELA came in to talk about Suicide Prevention Month and some classes and events they have coming up. David Horchar came in from Family Reach Alliance. They just opened a new thrift store in Mandeville that will help fund their non-profit. Christina Cooper was here from Global Wildlife. She spoke…
Kim and Meredith came in to tell us about Safe Harbor and the program they have to support this non-profit that helps victims of domestic abuse. Alia came in from Mandeville to talk about their Mandeville Live and an event with the Louisiana Philharmonic. 6:40 Q: What do people say they would miss the most…
Valarie was here from the Blood Center. She told us about some blood drives and spoke about the benefits of the kids being back in school for donations. Shannon was here from Jr. League. They have a special promotion coming up that she told us about. 6:40 Q: 7 in 10 Americans admit to skipping,…
Mayor Madden spoke to us about the budget they just passed, what that means for some local projects, and some events coming up. St Tammany Assessor Louis Fitzmorris came in to talk about the current opportunity for citizens to check their assessment before they have to close the tax rolls. 6:40 Q: THIS is the…
Dr Leefe is a pediatrician with St Tammany Health System. She joined Amy Bouton to tell us about caring for our kids at this time of the year and some of the services they offer. Ron Blitch and Kevin Davis joined us from the Northshore Business Council. They wanted to promote some of the work…
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia was here to talk about the start of school. He also spoke about his experiences with Hurricane Katrina and what the school system will do to mark the 20th anniversary of that storm. David and Ted came in to tell us about Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step program based in…
Jared Daws is a local singer/song-writer who is playing some upcoming festivals like the Bluesberry Fest and Washington Parish Fair. (He played for us but we’re only playing back clips of the songs.) Yvette was here from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke about donations being down and the ways people can help. 6:40 and…