Heather Baker started a foundation in honor of her late husband Trooper George Baker, who was killed in the line of duty. Connect with them online by clicking the pic to the left. Leighanne came in from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West to talk about their new campaign, the Re-Store and more. And Vieta…
Our own Sarah Cottrell came on to talk about the latest issue of EDGE of the Lake. She spoke about what’s inside and where to pick up your free copy. Alex brought in some new puppies from Northshore Humane Society. They were in the studio to talk up Give NOLA Day!
6:40 and 7:10 Q: There are 18 of these in California. They are in the ground, although they are not grounded in reality. What are they? A: Fictional characters with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Winner: Quinn Parker from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Last year in both Los Angeles and New York, this has…
Alex came in with Bandit today. She also told the story of Bambi, part of a group of dogs they have rescued. Nick Richard from NAMI brought in Dr Chuck Preston to talk about May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Joey Roberts is shooting free-throws for Give NOLA Day. Hear him explain what he’s…
6:40 Q: On Monday this happens to the average person between 9:30 and 10 am. What is it? A: They feel fully awake Winner: Kelly Buras from Folsom! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average child does this more than 1500 times before they turn 18. What is it? A: Begs for some kind…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about his proclamation easing restrictions, and teased the big NARCAN announcement that was happening later that day. Dr Christine Thurston joined Tim for STHS. She is a Internal Medicine doctor and talked about the efforts the health system is making to get people back to the doctor following…
6:40 Q: There are more of these in the world right now than ever before. What are they? A: Twins Winner: Kirk Melton from Lacombe! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This has happened six times in history but that could change again soon and I just talked about it in the news at 7:00 am. What…
Dr Vargas spoke about screenings that can save lives. In particular he talked about colon cancer and breast cancer. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Most Americans would take a pay cut for THIS. What? A: To keep working from home Winner: Jennie Jones from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 4 of all Americans have stood on this historic location in our country. What is it? A: The National Mall Winner: Nolan Kirby from Madisonville! 7:40…
Susie Welch from the HBA brought in Nick, Leighanne and Thomas to represent their individual charities as they sell tickets for Raising the Roof. When it is over someone will have won a new home and these charities will be helped in their missions. Sarah stopped by to update us on Shop Local Saturday in…
St Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman came by the studio to talk about their new facilities, community outreach, screenings and more. Hear her below. Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about an update he received from area hospitals, the opening of a new bridge, and more. Hear him in the interview below. Thomas…
6:40 Q: The average person buys this product once every three weeks. What is it? A: Laundry detergent Winner: Billy Gary from Covington! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: They didn’t mean to but 1 in 4 families have done this while on vacation. What? A: Left a kid behind Winner: Nicolina Cullotta from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: Every…
Superintendent Frank Jabbia stopped by to talk about some new positions filled in his office, graduation, and what the next school year might look like. Jon Henderson with Covington Rotary told us they are scaling back their big Quack-A-Falaya again this year but the ducks will still float down the river and you have a…
Amy Bouton is moving on to another job… but she is not going far. In her last visit representing parish government she spoke about COVID vaccination, animal services and STRAP. Find out more in the interview below. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington told us about some events coming up, he updated us on…
6:40 Q: 20 gallons, that’s how much of THIS the average American will use in their lifetime. What is it? Toothpaste Winner: Sofia Fortune from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Almost half of teen drivers have no idea how to do this when it comes to their car. What is it? A: Jump start the…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp spoke with us about loca job numbers, which he said look pretty good. Hear him in the interview below. Dr Chuck Preston was in the studio to talk about his Cribs for Kids Campaign. This campaign is designed to educate parents about safe sleeping practices for their infants. DA…
6:40 Q: Half of us like that our office has this, but we don’t have one at home. What is it? A: a candy dish or jar Winner: Liz Bailey from the Kiln! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 1/3 of kids say they are embarrassed by this and they blame their parents. What is…
Parish President Mike Cooper provided a quick update on what is going on in St Tammany Parish. Hear him below. Cassie Cloutet is an Occupational Therapist with STHS. She joined Tim today to talk about her job and what she does for the hospital. Ricky Windhorst and Greg Barnhill came by to talk about the…
6:40 Q: 1 in 30 people admit they’ve broken down and cried in the last year over this. What? A: Computer problems Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: “I love summer, except (blank).” The top three answers were bugs, extreme air conditioning in offices and businesses and (blank). A: Sunburns Winner: Marissa Taylor from Bush!…
We spoke with Townsend Underhill, board member with the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about some issues the Chamber is keeping an eye on right now and some events they have coming up. Trey and Alex joined us from Keep Slidell Beautiful to talk about a whole week of events they have coming…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 couples with a dog say this is a constant source of arguments. A: Feeding the dog from the table Winner: Molly Alexander from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: People were asked to name simple pleasures in life…. The top 5 were 1. Feeling of sun on your face, 2. Sleeping…
Christina Cooper from the St Tammany Tourist Commission talked to us about events coming up. She also spoke about some survey results they feel very good about. Miranda came by to tell us about the golf tournament they are hosting as they attempt to make up some of the money they will lose from Crawfish…
6:40 Q: The average person spends 832 hours each year cleaning up ___________. A: After their pets. Winner: Ashton, Jude and Alexander from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many breaths does the average human take in a day? A: 23,000 Winner: Jacob Strecker from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: It’s usually just annoying, but almost 4,000…
Elizabeth Lee spoke to us from St Tammany Corp. She updated us on some recent job numbers and told us about some training events they have coming up. Rachael and Nick spoke about Picnic With a Purpose. They explained how important Safe Haven is for our community. Hear them talk about it in the interview…
6:40 Q: The two outdoor activities with the largest increase in participation in 2020 were _______ and __________. What were they? A: Golf and Gardening Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent stops doing this when their child is eight years old. A: Reading to their child before bed. Winner: Andrew Green…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about a Community Vaccination Clinic coming up, some other events, and where the COVID numbers are locally. Hear him below. STHS sent along Dr Foret with Tim to talk about family medicine, bringing health care to rural areas, mental health, vaccinations and more. Hear him below. We had half of…
6:40 Q: The average person is four times more likely to buy this on Sunday than any other day of the week. What? A: Breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Last year about 6,000 new-born babies had this in common. What? A: They were born in a car Winner: Nikki Hekmatdoost…
Arden from Playmakers came in to talk about their upcoming production, and the play they just finished. Hear her below. Leighanne brought in one of their homeowners to talk about Habitat and what makes it so great. Heather is working through the sweat equity part of the process and will soon begin to build.
6:40 Q: 1 in 6 people spend their daily ‘me time’ here. Where? A: A coffee shop Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average four year old does this about 50 times a day. What? A: Asks ‘Why?” Winner: Noelle from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: The average person does this just under 100 times…
Dr. Wadge is an oncologist with Ochsner Health. Our conversation focused on cancer screenings for men over the age of 50. Hear him below. Erica Kelt came in from Mary Bird Perkins. They are celebrating an anniversary. We talked about comprehensive care and a special Bourbon Raffle that is going on right now.
SMH CEO Sandy Badinger and Sam Caruso came in to talk about the upcoming millage vote for the hospital. They explained a couple of things they said were key for people to understand before casting a vote. Hear them below. Vieta Collins with Delta College talked to us about some of their classes that are…
6:40 Q: It is gross but 1 in 6 people haven’t washed this in 6 months. What is it? A: Their bathrobe Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent says this 3 times a week. What is it? A: I need a vacation! Winner: Landon Bettencourt from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Growing up,…
Mutt Monday brought in Alex and a friend from Northshore Humane Society. She talked about their recent flooding issues and more. Hear her below. Lira came in to talk about Radio-thon and invited Heath Allen to provide some insight into why he is such a big fan of Miracle League. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works…
6:40 Q: Nationwide the average cost of this is right at $150. What is it? A: A speeding ticket Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Got a fave superhero? In this list Batman, Superman, and Spiderman were the top 3… Who was #4? A: Wonder Woman Winner: Megan from Abita! 7:40 Q: The average…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about COVID numbers, his new Phase III order, and flood control. Hear him talk about it in the interview below. STHS sent over Tim and Dr. Faucheux to talk about Autism Awareness Month and a new certification the health system has achieved. Michael and Chiquita from United Way of SE…
6:40 Q: When it comes to our morning routine 1 in 6 of us do THIS. What? A: Lay out our clothes the night before Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: When it comes to Easter candy, about 75% of kids will do THIS. What? A: Bite the chocolate bunny ears off…
State Representative Larry Frieman stopped by to talk to us about the upcoming legislative session. He spoke about some of the bills he is bringing up and what he thinks will happen in the session. Monique and Krissy came to talk about Mental Health First Aid and other projects NAMI has been working on. Hear…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about positivity rates, the vote on drainage that just passed, and construction on I-12. Hear him below. Terry Compton joined Tim today from St Tammany Health System. We spoke about diabetes awareness and prevention and some of the resources the hospital has. Vita Dickens and Elaine Alexander came…
Lira spoke to us about Miracle League. She is looking for buddies, and getting ready for our Radio-thon. Hear her in the interview below. Kathy, Paul and Bradley came in to talk about an event they have going on this weekend for children on the spectrum. Hear them explain this Easter event in the interview…
6:40 Q: People who regularly do this are happier and more successful at work. What is it? A: East breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: When these were first introduced into cars, there was a huge battle over whether they were too distracting…and some states contemplated heavy fines for those who used them.…
The Northshore Heart Walk Co-Chair Annette Dowdle spoke to us about this year’s event. It is virtual but they will be in downtown Covington. Hear her below. Jennifer Looney joined Liz from The Blood Center today. They spoke about Jennifer’s cancer journey and how The Blood Center has helped her. Hear more below. Don Shea…
6:40 Q: Why can’t cats play poker in the jungle? A: Too many Cheetahs! Winner: Ben Bermudez from Mandeville 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Don’t be sad but two words are all that you get. Sad animal. What is it? A: Crocodile Tears Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: Just over 500 people have made…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp talked job numbers, economic outlook, and training. Hear him in the interview below. Dr Chuck Preston, the St Tammany Coroner, came in to talk about some of the work his office does in addition to death investigations. He also spoke about COVID. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Batman’s Adam West and Liam Neeson were all offered this film role but turned it down. What is it? A: James Bond Winner: Tim Palus from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: It might surprise you to know these birds actually have knees…you just can’t see them under their feathers.…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about the election coming up this weekend. He also spoke about where we stand with COVID and supporting local businesses. Tim brought along Missy and Tiffany to talk about a few things, including low dose CT scans and their smoking cessation program. Hear them below.
6:40 Q: Who was the mascot for the US Forest Service before Smokey The Bear? A: Bambi Winner: Jennifer from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Humans have over 650 of these. A: Muscles Winner: Grayson from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: People who have THIS have less hair on their head than other people. A: Red hair,…
St Tammany Parish Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came by to talk about graduation, finishing the year strong and early childhood education. Wendy Keller came in to tell us about Easter Bunny pics they are offering to raise money for their non-profit, Our Friends Closet.
6:40 Q: Labs are #1 but this breed is now the #2 most popular pure breed dog in the US. What is it? A: French Bulldog Winner: Evan Shockley from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Moms were asked to name their favorite food to take from their children’s plate. Fries came in at #1. This was…
Amy Bouton wanted to talk about their Household Hazardous Waste Day that’s been scheduled, the vote this weekend, and the animal shelter. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington spoke about the hack the city suffered last week, and some musical events coming up.
6:40 Q: Clearly the pandemic changed our spending and shopping habits. In 2020, Americans increased their spending on groceries (41%), and these two things. What are they? A: Self-care products and takeout Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What land animal can open its mouth the widest? A: Hippo Winner: Ewan Monthei from Pearl…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works spoke to us about the latest job numbers both locally and nationally. Mary and John stopped by to tell us the date of this year’s Picnic with a Purpose. This event raises money for Safe Haven.
6:40 Q: It is kind of a thing now but only 1 in 4 U.S. Adults have actually consumed this. What is it? A: Kombucha Winner: Steven Chapotel from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The US & Canada share this. What is it? A: World’s longest land border Winner: Catherine Calamari from Slidell! 7:40 Q: In the…
Megan came to see us to talk about a parade happening at St Pauls. Local key clubs were working with Kiwanis to put it on. Richard and Donna stopped by from Coquille to talk about sports going on right now and a vote coming up this weekend. Kelly and Larry talked about Kelly Kicking Cancer.…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 of us have fallen asleep in this public spot. Where? A: Church Winner: Danny Stanley from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: The average person does this at work five times a week. What? A: Lies to their boss Winner: No Winner! 9:40 Q: 9 in 10 people don’t wash this…
STHS’s Dr Lauren Davis and Laura Weller came to talk about our favorite subject: SLEEP. Hear them talk about it in the interview below. Julie and Jorie came to see us from COAST. They are doing a fundraiser for sugar. No kidding. It is healthier sugar they want to send to their clients. Hear them…
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about COVID numbers, Phase 3 and the upcoming drainage vote. Jessica Cangelosi told us about her efforts to help the Northshore Humane Society through her Northshore Wrangler Jeep Club. Jim Winter visited from the Columbia in Hammond to talk about some of their upcoming productions.
Miranda came in from Hospice House. Unfortunately, they are not going to be able to pull off the Crawfish Cook-off again this year so they are looking for alternative ways to generate revenue. They are hosting a golf tournament soon. St Tammany Tourist Commission’s Christina Cooper talked to us today about some of the events…
6:40 Q: We do this 25% more on weekends than on weekdays. What is it? A: Smile Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Q: 1 in 3 people say this has happened to their pet since the pandemic began. What is it? A: Pet gained weight Winner: Jett Carambat from Slidell! 7:40 Q: If someone actually tried to…
Jeff and Shannon stopped by from Bayou Adventure. It is a great time of the year to be on the water. Hear about what they can offer in the interview below. Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp spoke to us about the latest job numbers for the area, which look surprisingly good.
6:40 Q: Now that we’re all more germ conscious, THIS, on average, is touched almost 14 thousand times a month. What is it? A: Gas pump Winner: Hayden Stires from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: You learn about the states in school but did you learn Oregon is the only state to have this. What is…
President Cooper spoke about what Phase 3 means for the Northshore. He also talked about a renewal on the ballot that helps with drainage. Connect with him online HERE. Melissa was joined by Joanna, who is the head of Food and Nutrition Services for St Tammany Health System. We talked healthy eating and plans to…
Leighanne came by from Habitat and she brought in Lindsey McDaniel. They wanted to talk about Little Black Dress, an effort by the Jr. League to help raise money for Habitat. Hear them in the interview below. Kerri Becker wanted to talk about an event CAGNO is bringing back to the Northshore. Tour De Lis…
6:40 Q: Stores sell more of these in March than any other month. What? A: Pregnancy Tests Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This seems like it would be a big no-no but now 1 in 4 parents allow their kids to do this. What is it? A: Use tech at the dinner table Winner:…
Senator Patrick McMath came in to see us today. He wanted to share some information about the upcoming legislative session. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Hungry? Germany is the only country where this is available all year long. What? A: The McRib Winner: Paige Upshaw from Covington! 7:10 Q: A lot of people will say THIS today but actually the phrase is trademarked and people will supposedly issue a cease and desist if you use for profit. What is it?…
6:40 Q: It rocked the music world the 1st time it occurred, which was in the 90s. What was it? A: Stripped of a Grammy (Milli Vanilli) Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Their kids probably weren’t thrilled about it but in 2020 more than 50% of parents said they did this. What? A: Made a…
Alex from Northshore Humane Society talked about how they are going to do one of their signature events this year. She she spoke about a group of rescued dogs they needs fosters for. Don Shea found some good news in the latest job numbers, although clearly there are plenty of people still hurting.
Dr Daniel Roberts and Mary Slazer came in to talk about things happening at Northshore Technical Community College. Hear them in the interview below. Chris from St Tammany Corp talked to us about economic development and job numbers. Hear what he had to say below.
6:40 Q: A sign of the times. 9 in 10 America’s say they used to do it all the time but they don’t do this anymore in 2021. What is it? A: Answer phone calls with unknown numbers Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Until 2020 Rhode Island was the smallest state in land…
Parish President Mike Cooper gave us his weekly update. He spoke to us about COVID, the new master plan and more. Hear him below. Cindy Ingram is in the baby business at STHS. She joined Tim to talk about all the great things they have going with with their new Family Center.
6:40 Q: Women, on average, will complain about this twice a day. What is it? A: Men Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 3 American dads have one of these at home. What is it? A: A favorite chair Winner: Grayson Guarino from Lacombe! 7:40 Q: 1 in 7 pet owners have…
David Horchar spoke about their path toward a new Day Center on the Safe Haven Campus. Thanks to many generous donations they are now ready to break ground. Monique and Krissy spoke to us about some classes coming up. They also spoke about the importance of mental health and a crisis that has been building…
Trooper Price from Louisiana State Police Troop L spoke with Dave about safety in construction zones and some good driving habits. Lira caught us up on what they are doing right now with Miracle League and reminded everyone about Radio-thon. Vieta spoke to us about all the exciting things going on right now at Delta…
Don Shea with Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers and where St Tammany and the Northshore stand in our recovery compared to other areas. Liz Garland from the Blood Center spoke about how desperate they are right now for blood donors. Between COVID and the cold weather they are far behind where they need to be.
6:40 Q: Most of us don’t do it but if you do THIS in total silence every day it slows your heart rate and lowers your stress level. What is it? A: Eating breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 4 out of 5 Dads throw these away w/out EVER using them. What? A:…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about the winter storms and where we are with COVID. Hear him in the interview below. Anne spoke to us about efforts to improve community health on behalf of STHS. Mayor Mark had many things to share about Covington, including, but not limited to, long term traffic studies,…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: Walt Disney World in Orlando has over 2.5 million of these. What? A: Costumes Winner: Ethan Alfano from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: 1 in 3 teens now own this. What? A: A smart watch Winner: Brian from Hammond! 8:40 Q: The oldest one of these in America is 256 years old.…
6:40 Q: 1 in 4 Americans regularly follow this superstition, making it the most popular one we have. What is it? A: Knock on wood Winner: Liz Bailey from Kiln! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Half of American families have 2 of these but 2% of families have 5 or more. What? A: Vehicles! Winner: No…
Frank Jabbia, Superintendent for St Tammany Schools told us about a pay raise the staff is about to get and he thanked everyone for working so hard during the bad weather. James with Professional Heating and Air spoke to us about steps we can take to improve the effectiveness of our heating and cooling units…
Mayor Madden stopped by to update us on a few events happening online and in Mandeville. Hear him talk about it below. Chris spoke to us from St Tammany Corp about some training they have coming up and he also explained the latest job numbers, which are good for St Tammany.
6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 Q: Another old school way of having fun. Sales of this item went WAY up in 2020. What is it? A: Pinball machines Winner: Alex Ink from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: The older you are, the more likely you are to do THIS at a hotel. What is THIS? A: Unpack your…
Jeff is an RN at St Tammany Health System who is tasked with making sure the hospital maintains a high accreditation level when it comes to heart care. Hear him explain it and more in the interview below. Parish President Cooper spoke about everyone staying safe during Mardi Gras. He said we have seen a…
Chamber Board Member and Communications Committee Chair Erin Cowser spoke about the upcoming Virtual Installation and Awards Ceremony; an upcoming LABI Legislative Outlook Webinar they’re cohosting, and the Northshore Home Builders Association. Brian and Emily spoke to us about Second Harvest Food Bank. Brian is with Donahue Favret, and they are hosting a food drive.…
Donna Montgomery and Carly Arthur came by to talk about the latest sports offerings at Coquille and an important election coming up. Christina Cooper from St Tammany Tourism spoke to us about some planning sessions they recently had and some website info for Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day.
6:40 Q: About 1 in 20 Americans have never eaten one of these. What? A: A taco Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average parent saves hundreds of items from their kid’s childhood. 1 in 5 will save at least one of these? A: A bib Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q:…
Our friend Miranda was joined by Andy as they talked about a “parade” in Slidell where Hospice would be one of the beneficiaries. Hunter joined us to talk about Vexus Fiber. They are expanding their reach into St Tammany and he told us about the benefits of fiber. Charlie Shelton works at North Oaks and…
Parish President Mike Cooper explained the latest on the possible casino in Slidell and he also talked COVID numbers. Burt from STHS talked to us about some of the innovative steps the hospital is taking expose young people in the medical profession to empathy and help develop their people skills.
Leighanne and Jeff joined us to talk about what Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West is doing to deal with COVID and maintain their mission of affordable housing. Hear them talk about it in the interview below. Dr Renee Horton works for NASA. She came on the air to talk about Chevron Fueling Math, an…
6:40 Q: The average American spends just under three hours a week doing this. What? A: Complaining about work Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Who asked do you like green eggs and ham? A: Sam I am Winner: Chase Gleiber from Ponchatoula! 7:40 Q: 1 in 10 men have used this as a…
6:40 Q: 1 in 4 men have told this lie to get OUT of a relationship. What? A: That they live with their parents Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Rated one of the best smelling things ever, 4 out of 5 people say they love the smell of this, while only 1 in…
Susan Bonnett Bourgeois from Northshore Community Foundation joined us on the anniversary of Pat Brister’s death to tell us about some scholarships they created in Pat’s honor. Hear Susan explain in the interview below. Project Graduation’s Reagan Abney spoke to us about their efforts to provide safe festivities for local students. Our own Sarah Cottrell…
6:40 Q: We all know we should do this daily, but about half of us don’t. What is it? A: Wash our face Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Which fruit does Spongebob live in? A: Pineapple Winner: CC and Jack from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: People were asked to name a profession that doesn’t…
Alex brought in a friend from NS Humane. She told us about some specials they have this month and talked about the process of adopting a dog. Hear her below. Brittny Costella works with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington. She spoke about the importance of early detection and screenings. And Don Shea spoke…
6:40 Q: The average American consumes 3 bottle of THIS per year. What? A: Ketchup Winner: Katherine Cochran from Mandeville! 7:10 Q: What is the only fruit to have seeds on the outside? A: Strawberries Winners: Sidney and Fletcher from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Some kids will ask their parents this question as many as 1,500…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp checked in with us to talk about the economic impact of COVID on our local economy. Connect with St Tammany Corp HERE. Rebecca from Southern Avenue talked about Mardi Gras gift ideas and more. Hear her in the interview below. Michael Doyle Graves is directing the latest production from…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Maybe it seems a little old fashioned but 1 out of 3 adults say they still look forward to doing THIS every day. What is it? A: Checking the mail Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Can a Polar bear catch up to a penguin? A: No. Polar bears are found…
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about the creativity people are employing to celebrate Mardi Gras safely. He also talked about our latest percent positivity rating. We spoke to Tim and Mathilde, who is an RN at STHS. She spoke to us about the new tower, when it will come online, and some recruitment they are…
6:40 Q: Parents are more likely to enjoy this beverage on a regular basis. A: Chocolate milk Winner: Jennifer Daly from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 dads embarrass their kids when they do this. Moms do it too, just not as much as dad does. What is it? A:…
The Southern Hotel is hosting a Dining Around the World series and this Monday they are having another meal. Ben spoke to us about this event. Nick Richard from NAMI spoke to us about their Mental Health First Aid class. He also said they are seeing more indications of a lot of young people in…
6:40 Q: 1 in 20 Americans are allergic to THIS. What? A: Cheese Winner: Danielle and Jacob from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average Dad will wear this for almost two weeks before washing it; what is it? A: Pajamas Winner: Avery Liles from Covington! 7:40 Q: Consumers now pay 25% more for this…
Trooper Price spoke about driving through the construction zone on I-12. He also said they will have unmarked units looking for distracted drivers. Liz from the Blood Center told us about some events they have coming up. She also spoke about how safe it is to donate blood. And Ricky from Four Unplugged came by…
Nick Richard, with the Northshore Court Foundation, and Judge Alan Zaunbrecher, with the new AOT specialty court, spoke to us today. Judge Zaunbrecher told us about the new court and how they help people.
6:40, 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: About half of us admit we talk to this object every time we use it. What is it? A: An ATM. Winner: Christopher Morgan from Bush! 8:40 Q: You’ll find 41 of these in the average American house. What are they? A: Lights/light bulbs Winner: Joey Cooper from Picayune! 9:40 Q: Not…
Parish President Cooper talked about the latest COVID numbers and asked citizens to keep doing their best to slow the spread. He also talked about New Directions 2040. Alia from the City of Mandeville talked about their partnership with the Old Mandeville Business Association for Krewe Du Pooch, which will be virtual this year. STHS…
Vieta Collins joined us from Delta College. She talked about some new offerings they have coming up. Hear her in the interview below. The crew from Professional Heating and Air talked to us about their growth and some of the things they are doing to expand into St Tammany.
6:40 and 7:10 Q: These came on the market for sale in the early 1900’s and we still buy a lot of them today. What are they? A: A T-shirt Winner: Aldynn Parker from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: For the first time in a long time, in 2020 this went down in major metropolitan areas of the…
6:40 Q: A survey found that a perfect _________ is about 6.5 inches in diameter. What is it? A: Pancake Winner: Lindsay Rogers from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What is the largest state in America? A: Alaska Winner: Caroline Matthews from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: About 1 in 7 people who had to work from home set…
Amy Bouton from St Tammany Parish Government spoke to us about COVID, a new Comprehensive Plan and more. Hear her below. Mayor Mark made his monthly visit to talk about the City of Covington. He talked about traffic, a speeding study and other things going on in the city. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people have done this simply because their spouse asked them to. What? A: Quit their job Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: I can’t wait for my kids to go back to school so I can ________. The #1 answer was sleep followed by ________ at #2. What is…
Jim is the Artistic Director for the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. He spoke about how they will handle upcoming events. Don Shea spoke about job numbers locally and on the national level. Don works for Tri-Parish Works.
6:40 Q: Name the last place you’d want to be stuck for a week. The top three answers were with my in-laws, the airport, and (blank). What? A: A porta-potty Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What’s the biggest cat? A: The tiger Winner: Jack from Covington! 7:40 Q: When people were asked why…
Dr Chuck Preston talked about COVID, Vaccines, and a special initiative his office is doing around infant crib deaths. DA Warren Montgomery talked about getting sworn in for his second term and some things that he will change this time around. He also mentioned a particular unsolved crime he wants to help push into the…
6:40 Q: 4 out of 5 American homes have a bottle of _________ in their refrigerator right now. What? A: Ranch salad dressing Winner: Shelly Knighton from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Eight out of ten boys leave these intact, but nearly half of girls take them apart. What are they? A: Oreos Winner: Grant…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about COVID. He talked about local hospitals and how they are doing. And he asked citizens to keep doing all they can do to stop the spread. Anne talked to us about some health initiatives going on at STHS right now. These include a free screening for cervical…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: When people were asked to scroll back on their phones and stop at the first vacation photo they came to this location was the one found the most. Where is it? A: Mt. Rushmore Winner: Camden Theriot from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Although we’d never say it aloud, but almost 50% of…
We spoke with Megan and Diana from the Professional Women of St Tammany. They are inviting people to vote in an online awards event they have going on. Hear them talk about it below. Noble called in for the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. We talked about events they have done during this special year,…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 people say they hate this sound. What is it? A: The sound of their own voice Winner: No Winner! Q: This afternoon at about 4 o’clock in St Tammany, more than 50% of people in the world will be doing this. A: Sleeping Winner: Jack Lafleur from Mandeville! 7:40 Q:…
6:40 Q: About 40 times, that how many times the average person will change this on their phone this year. A: Their alarm times Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 9 in 10 children eat this. Only 1 in 10 of adults do. What? A: Snow Winner: Landon Hufft from Slidell! 7:40 Q:…
Amy Bouton talked about local efforts to deal with COVID, tree recycling, some specials at Animal Services in the interview below.
Miranda shared the latest from The Hospice House. They are working to spread the word about who they are and what they do. They are also working to replace funds from events they were not able to have.
Christina Cooper talked tourism in St Tammany. She shared some new stats that show the importance of our local tourism efforts. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: If you’re an average American, you’ll eat right at 150 of these this year. A: Sandwiches Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: One in three kids have asked a parent to stop doing this. What? A: Cursing Winner: Burke from Covington! 7:40 Q: A survey of men found this is the last…
Dr Mike Hill from St Tammany Health System spoke to us about infection prevention and COVID. He also spoke at length about the vaccines and what to expect when you get your shots. Hear him in the interview below.
Parish President Mike Cooper talked to us about the troubling numbers that came out of St Tammany this week and reminded everyone that the fight against COVID is not over yet. Hear him below.
Sara and Chloe came by from The Lakehouse to talk about all the things they have going on. They are having an Open House, and they’re ready to make your Valentine’s Day special. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
Jennifer from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West came in to talk to us this week. She talked about their ReStore, current houses underway, and an anniversary they are celebrating. Hear her talk about it all in the interview below.
Our friend Nick Richard from NAMI came by to talk about mental health and all the programs they are offering right now to help. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Guys are supposed to do it but about 60% of women say they can do it too. What is it? A: Tie a necktie Winner: Sarah Kennedy from Folsom! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What food is the most ordered in the United States? A: Fried chicken Winner: Brennan Higgins from Covington! 7:40 Q:…
6:40 Q: About half of all couples do this together BEFORE they get married. What is it? A: Get a pet together Winner: Bobbie from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many legs does a lobster have? A: 10 (8 walking legs and 2 larger claw legs) Winner: Hayden Grace from Covington! 7:40 Q: When…
Don Shea checked in to talk about job numbers. He spoke about what he sees happening nationally and also here in the state of Louisiana. Hear him below.
Richard and Donna came in to share information about Coquille. They are starting sign ups for Baseball and Softball right now. They also have a renewal on a ballot soon. Hear them in the interview below.
Alex came in from the NS Humane Society to talk about their success last year and some of the things they have going on at the start of 2021. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: On a list of Christmas gifts people think are the worst 1 in 4 of people chose “a scarf”. What was next on the list? A: Coffee mug Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: One in four people under the age of 20 have never seen _________. What? A: A sunrise Winner:…
State Trooper Jeremy Price joined us today to give us a holiday update, some advice on how to stay safe during New Year’s, and things to be mindful of that Troopers are currently keeping an eye out for…
Liz Garland from the Blood Center brought Beverly Blackburn in today to talk about the #MightyMiles Blood Drive happening today until 4pm at St. Timothy’s in Mandeville and other ways you can help if you can’t make it or aren’t able to donate. Miles is a small child who is currently undergoing ALL treatment at…
Michael Williamson from United Way of SE Louisiana shared their big news about a wonderful gift. He also spoke about what they are doing now and plans for the future.
The DA was out of town so Lisa Page came in to share some information about what they are up to. Hear her below.
Chris from St Tammany Corp talked about a new alliance they have with Southeastern and job numbers locally. Hear him below.
Chazzie came to see us from 911-Nutrition. Hear her talk about a healthy lifestyle in the interview below.
Alan stopped in to talk about St Tammany Project Christmas, which had another very successful year. He thanked volunteers and sponsors.
Larry came in from Stone Creek Club and Spa to tell us about the steps they have taken to keep their customers safe. Hear him in the interview below.
Amy Bouton from STPG came by to talk about what they have going on right now. She talked COVID, supporting local businesses, Animal Shelter and more. Hear her below.
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers and shared his thoughts on where we are headed. Hear him below.
Christina Cooper talked about St Tammany Tourist Commission and the work they are doing to support local businesses right now. Hear her below.
Our buddy Miranda came in to tell us ways they are trying to close the fund raising gap for their non-profit during this time of COVID. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Mayor Clay Madden came in to talk about safe events coming up in Mandeville. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Sleeping in a cold room increases your chances of _________. What? A: Having a bad dream! Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent thinks that 12 is the perfect age for this. What is it? A: Getting a Cell Phone. Winner: Gage Taylor from Bush! 7:40 Q: This stat is…
Lacey talked to us about local efforts to support businesses and other things the St Tammany Chamber is up to. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: More than 1 in 3 couples say they prefer to do this separately. What? A: Laundry Winner: Angie Bonnanno from Slidell! 7:10 Kids loot Q: I make two people out of one. What am I? A: A mirror Winner: Jade and Layne Kate from Covington! 7:40 Q: There are 44 million ways to win this game.…
6:40 Q: Women say this is the biggest pet peeve they have when their partner is driving. What is it? A: Playing music too loud Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 3 American households have this game. What is it? A: Scrabble Winner: Joshua Taylor from Laplace! 7:40 Q: 4 in 10 American adults…
Don Shea checked in with some local and national job numbers. He also shared his theories about why we are where we are when it comes to unemployment. Hear him below.
Alex from the Northshore Humane Society came in with a little friend to tell us about an event coming up this week that they are hosting. She also spoke about their low cost vet clinic. Hear her below.
Margaret came in with Jessica to talk about their involvement with the 12 Days of Christmas. They spoke about Christmas and getting your feast from them.
6:40 Q: All of us should know how to do this but when it comes to our vehicles only about half of us actually do. What is it? A: Jump start the battery Winner: Marco Rosales from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average adult does this 5 and 1/2 times a day. Kids do…
6:40 Q: 7 in 10 Americans live within an hour of this. What? A: Their parents Winner: Lauren Diessinger from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: THIS runs around your yard without moving. What is it? A: A fence Winner: Madison Faber from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: They are kind of linked except one breaks and never falls and…
Erik came in from Acquistapaces to talk about our Get and Give promotion. We are giving away over $10,000 worth of gift cards, $100 at a time. Hear about it in the interview below.
Caitlin came in to talk about the Dove Market for SSA. She said they are taking it virtual this year. Hear her explain it in the interview below.
President and CEO Joan Coffman came in to talk about St Tammany Health System. She spoke about how they are dealing with COVID, the next wave that we may be facing, and ongoing growth projects they are finishing. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: This staple of lunch was supposedly invented in at a restaurant in Pasadena, California in the 1920’s. What is it? A: Cheeseburger Winner: Emily Tanguis from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Pirates wore these because they believed it improved their eyesight. What? A: Earrings Winner: Cassie Harper from Covington! 7:40 Q: Not quite half of us…
6:40 Q: 4 out of 5 Americans are desperate for THIS. What? A: Good news Winner: 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The small orange men in Charlie and the Chocolate factory are known as _______. A: Oompa Loompas Winners: Camden and Coreyanne Pertuit from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: It doesn’t make sense but a majority of…
6:40 Q: 15 years ago, nobody had one. Today, there are millions of them in the US alone. What? A: Drones Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Studies suggest children really can’t do THIS until after the age of three. What? A: Lie Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: A tech company has…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers, seeing some pros and a few more cons in the latest reports. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Whether the term is true or not, a majority of women don’t like being called this by their husband. What is it? A: Trophy Wife Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: On average, parents will allow their children to do this for the first time when they are 9 years and 7…
Wendy and Tina spoke about the work they are doing to help all the children in St Tammany to have a Christmas. And they gave us some history on this non-profit that works with the school system.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia from St Tammany Parish Schools sat down for a long conversation about COVID, teachers, starting a new job, and more. Hear him in the interview below.
Katie came in from Stone Creek to talk about all the great things they are doing starting on Friday. Hear her explain it all in the interview below.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people say they are a little bit embarrassed about this from their high school days. What? A: The car they drove Winner: No Winner! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: The average American family will lose about 4 of these per year? A: Towels Winner: Adam Burris from Covington! 8:40 Q: A…
Alvin came in to talk about the ongoing Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Obviously they have to do things differently this year but the fest is going on. Find out more in the interview below.
Trooper Price came in to talk about travel around the holidays, whether you are going shopping or on a longer trip. Hear him talk about some basic safety tips in the interview below.
Our buddy Liz stopped by from The Blood Center. Even though they are desperately short of supplies Liz brought a positive message of thanks. Hear her below.
Nick joined us from the Northshore Court Foundation and brought in Judge Gardner. We talked about how the judge volunteers for families and how people can support the foundation so this work can get done.
We spoke with Chris from St Tammany Corp. He pointed out a few positive trends from the latest job numbers. Hear him talk about it below.
6:40 Q: Most people agree that you are a poor driver if they see you doing THIS! What? A: Drive with a pet in your lap Winner: Kaylee Halterman from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What are the names of the two old men Muppets in the balcony? A: Statler and Waldorf Winner: Jodie Marino from…
Culinary Kids has some openings next week. Sherri Hansen also talked about how their whole set-up and usual order of business is already geared toward Covid prevention. Hear her talk about it below.
Dr Chuck Preston came by to talk about the latest COVID numbers in St Tammany Parish. He also took time to explain some of the other things his office does in addition to death investigations.
Wendy Pratt works at STHS and she told us about her job and we also spoke about November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: More than half of all Americans will go to a ____ at least once a year? A: Beach Winner: Madeline Loescher from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Who is the wife of the cartoon character Fred Flintstone? A: Wilma Winner: Keiper Latrelle from Lacombe! 7:40 Q: Unfortunately people are still using very breakable…
6:40 Q: About 1 in 20 Americans use THIS to help them relax or sleep. What is it? A: A sound machine! Winner: Shannon Sanchez from Ponchatoula! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Besides Spanish, what language is largely spoken in South America? A: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, the largest country in South America…
Dr. Bermudez talked to us about new technology they are using in the fight against cancer. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
James Hartman came in to talk about his latest book, which is called Lure. James sets his books on the Northshore. Hear him talk about them in the interview below.
Here’s an ornament from Rebecca’s Southern Avenue. Hear what she said, including plenty of gift ideas, in the interview below.
Amy Bouton talked about a variety of things going on right now in parish government. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Between now and Christmas 1 in 7 couples will argue about THIS. What? A: A real or artificial tree Winner: Misael Rubio from Slidell! 7:10 Q: We do this, on average, 23,000 times a day. What? A: Take a breath Winner: Harper Cassie from Covington! 7:40 Q: The average mother says this 12…
King Eric dropped in to explain how things are being managed this season at the Ren Fest. You have to get tickets online and they sold out last weekend so book yours soon.
Special Agents Corey Harris and James Ridder from the New Orleans Office of the FBI joined us to talk about scams happening right now in the area. In particular they talked about scams common during holidays and “work at home” scams. Hear them below.
Don Shea talked about one surprising thing he saw in the job numbers this last week and told us what he thinks needs to happen now. Hear him below.
Melanie joined Tim to talk about what they are up to at the St Tammany Foundation. She told us about a couple of events and work they are doing to assist our Health Care Heroes.
6:40 Q: The average American spends about 25 minutes a week looking for ________. What? A: A parking space Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: On a common ladybug, what color are its spots?A: Black Winner: Emily Biehl from Metry! 7:40 Q: This year we are spending more time HERE, than ever before. Where?…
6:40 Q: You need 2 to 3 inches of water to do this properly. Do what? A: Fill a Bird Bath Winner: Matt Goetz from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Most of us have ONE of these, but only about 2% of us have two of them. What is it? A Middle Name Winner: Rocky Russo from…
The Covington Three Rivers Art Festival will be virtual this weekend. Meet the artists, see their creative spaces, and buy art on their Facebook Page HERE.
We got to chat with Dr Saux and Larry Rolling about the Kelly Kicking Cancer Gala coming up. Hear them talk about this great non-profit and a fun event they are looking forward to next week.
Tom Meyer from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce talked to us about a variety of events they have coming up. He also wanted to talk about Medline possibly leaving the parish when their expansion was blocked.
6:40 and 7:10 Q: We throw away 600 of these each second, 50 million a day and we have ALL used one at one point in our lives. What is it? A: A diaper Winner: Lyrik Normand from Slidell! 7:40 Q: 1 in 5 women do this, compared to 4 in 5 men, when they…
6:40 Q: HALF of all things returned to a store are returned for THIS reason. What is wrong with it? A: NOTHING, there is nothing wrong with it. Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: On average this will weigh 218 pounds. What? A: American Dad Winner: Jude Thom from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Any given…
Don Shea found a few bright spots in the latest job numbers. We talk about those and he spoke about how Tri-Parish Works can help right now. Hear him below.
Christina shared with us what they have been up to at St Tammany Tourism. Hear her explain the importance of supporting local businesses and highlight a few who are doing great things right now.
Chuck told our listeners about this new effort in Slidell. He called it a neighborhood bar that is perfect for after work drinks or private parties. Wine by the glass or on draft, with Happy Hour specials daily. Hear him below.
Chris spoke to us about local job numbers and where he sees the local economy right now. He also spoke about some events that St Tammany Corp is involved with right now. Hear him below.
The Acquistapace brothers came to see us Friday. Adam and Erik talk about each of their three locations. We also spoke about their community involvement and supporting local Northshore businesses at this time. Hear them below.
6:40 Q: Not quite half of all couples prefer to do this separately instead of together. What? A: Their laundry Winner: Lindsey Rogers from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Studies suggest the FIRST THING a child notices about an adult is what? A: Their voice Winner: Collette Bergeron from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: It does not…
Parish President Mike Cooper came in to talk about some local information related to Zeta and also talked about the importance of shopping local at this time.
Anne and Tim came to see us from STHS to talk about a healthy local populations and the importance of screenings. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Hear them below.
Alan said the team from St Tammany Project Christmas has a lot of kids who need help this Christmas. He talked about what people can do to help them bring Christmas to these families.
Justin Dean from R&J Custom Concrete was full of all kinds of good ideas for ways to use concrete as a durable and less expensive part of your home construction or renovation. Hear him below.
James came by from Professional Heating and Air. He is expanding his business and wanted to talk about his success and plans for the future.
DA Warren Montgomery came in to talk about his reelection earlier this week. Hear him talk about what he thinks was the difference in the race and what he will do now.
6:40 Q: Even the best of us will be guilty of this at least one time per month. What? A: Being late to work Winner: Steven Este from Abita! 7:10 Q: Which dwarf from Snow White mixes up his words? A: Doc Winner: Isaih Clarke from Abita! 7:40 Q: THIS is something a majority of…
Sarah Cottrell from our own EDGE of the Lake came on to talk about this year’s chance for your to name your favorite things about living on the Northshore. Hear her below.
State Senator Patrick McMath stopped in to talk about the most recent session, and his experiences in his first year in office. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Hard to believe but 1 in 4 Americans can not name THIS. Name what? A: The Vice President Winner: Danielle Manning from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 families have an argument every week over this particular chore. What? A: Mowing the lawn Winner: Charlotte Moore from Slidell! 8:40…
6:40 Q: There have been at least 30 major Hollywood movies based on _________. Based on what? A: Video games Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: The price of THIS can change as much as 50 times from the time it is issued until the time it is sold. What is it? A: An airline ticket…
Alex brought along the Northshore Humane Society’s Dir of Operations Shawn Williams to talk about what they are up to. She also brought a furry friend. Hear more in the interview below.
We had a great time chatting with Shane Mutter and Frank Richerand. Frank told us about his efforts at the Giddy-Up to support Hope House through Men Who Cook. Shane is working with Pyre Provisions. Hear them below.
Don Shea talked job numbers, both state and federal, and shared what he sees happening right now in the job market. He also talked about how Tri-Parish can help if you are looking for a new job.
6:40 Q: 3 in 5 married women say their husband is not very good at ___________. What? A: Driving Winner: Emma Green from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About half of all adults have used this as an excuse to get out of work. What? A: A sick kid Winner: Ethan Alfano from Pearl River!…
6:40 Q: Most people do this at work 6-8 times every week… A: Sit in a meeting Winner: Stuart Whitley from Slidell! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: It isn’t too common but 1 in 50 people admit they’ve stolen THIS from a hotel. What? A: A plant Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: There are just…
Sheriff Smith, Ben and Nick came in to talk about their individual efforts to help raise money for Hope House. The Men Who Cook event is different this year. Hear about it below.
Trooper Jeremy Price talked to us about safe driving in construction zones, helping teen drivers and more. Hear him below.
Liz Garland from The Blood Center brought in a group of sisters who want to honor their father with a blood drive this weekend. Jamie, Katie and Collete wanted to honor the late Jimmy Buras. Hear about his story in the video below or check out the interview.
6:40 Q: This is the first thing most of us do after checking into a hotel room. What? A: Check and or connect to the wifi Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: Not quite half of all kids between 4-10 years old either have one now, have had one in the past, or will be getting…
Sheriff Randy Smith came by to talk about his efforts to help Hope House through Men Who Cook. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
Mandeville’s new mayor came by to talk about what is happening in his city. You can hear him talk about what he’s up to in the interview below.
We got some good information about the Maritime Museum and what they are up to. Hear the interview in the clip below.
James, Jennifer and Jennifer came in to talk about a powerful video they have made. Hear them explain what it is and why they did it in the interview below.
Amy Bouton wanted to update us about a few things going on in the parish. In particular she told us about a bridge replacement project that will soon kick off in Lacombe. Hear her talk about that and more in the interview below.
Kelly Crim works with women who may not have breast cancer yet but have other concerning issues. She and Tim stopped in to explain.
Melissa came in to talk about the Slidell Street Fair, which is this weekend. Streets full of vendors, but all outside and safely arranged, are waiting for you in Slidell.
Dr Charles Preston, St Tammany Parish Coroner, came in to talk about the work he does. His office works with local law enforcement, they work on mental health issues, and they have a top notch crime lab. Hear more below.
Cliff came to see us from A Taste of Covington. They are obviously doing things a little differently this year. Hear him explain it below.
7:40 Q: Most years Americans will waste about 175 million of these. All bets are off this year. What is it? A: Vacation days Winner: Shannon Dufour from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: About 1 in 500 people have this unique physical characteristic. What is it? A: 2 different colored eyes Winner: Sarah from Mandeville! 9:40 Q:…
Craig came to see us from Special Olympics of Louisiana. He wanted to talk about Over the Edge, their annual fundraising event where participants climb down Benson Tower. Hear him below.
Our friend Rebecca stopped by from Southern Avenue to talk about what she’s been up to. She has a cool new ornament that salutes our hospital workers. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Daniel Hamauei from The Rusty Pelican and Neal Clark from Nations Mortgage come in today to tell us about their efforts to help with Hope House. Hear them below.
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works updated local and national job numbers with us and shared his perspective on where we are. Hear him below.
Dr Jennifer Daly talked about the partnerships that exist between St Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health System. Hear her talk about the importance of breast cancer screenings and also share an incredible story about her daughter’s battle against COVID.
Sarah came to see us to talk about a prayer breakfast for women coming up this week. This is a free event but you have to register. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: On a weekday, you’ll use 3 or 4 different ones. On weekends it’s closer to 6 per day. What is it? A: Cups/mugs Winner: Quinn Ordone from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Nobody wants one, but the average American kid will get at least 20 of these a year. Kids get even more…
Erica Kelt came in to talk about the importance of screenings, in particular for breast cancer given that this is breast cancer awareness month. Hear her below.
A crowd came in from St Tammany Health System to talk about their Monster Mash. Melanie, Tim, Paul and Shelli all invited people to try out the drive through version of the annual event. Hear them below.
Ellen Creel is a candidate for judge and she talked about what she brings to the race that makes her the best candidate for the job.
Amy Bouton talked to us about a few things happening with parish government. Hear her below.
Vincent Wynne is a candidate for St. Tammany and Washington Parishes District Attorney. He joined us today to introduce himself to the listeners and offer why he believes he is the best candidate for the job.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Wilbert from The Big Sky Ranch & Catnip Foundation today who let us know why their mission to aid in animal population control is so important and what they’re doing to help make things easier for pet owners!
We sat down with Megan Helwick & Patrice LaRocca to discuss this Saturday’s, 1st Annual, Chili Cook-off. Get the deets on some good eats in the interview below!
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 women pulled over for reckless driving were doing this. What? A: Feeding their kids Winner: Kim Billedeaux from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Kids, what’s the thing you do that’s most likely to make your dad complain? A: Leave the lights on Winner: Mylah Yeager from Folsom! 7:40 Q: This…
Christina Cooper spoke with us about St Tammany Tourism and all the work they are doing to help local businesses survive the pandemic. We also talked with Jeff Mattia, who has a professional eater named Randy Santel coming to Pyre on October 21st. Hear them in the interview below.
Jonathon is running for Constable in the Mandeville ares. He told us why he wants the job and what he brings to the table as a candidate. Hear him below.
Lacey Osborne shared her thoughts on a couple of recent developments, the hiring process for the new school superintendent, and Medline’s apparent decision to relocate to Tangipahoa Parish. She also spoke about how the Chamber has been weathering the COVID storm. Hear her in the interview below. Find the Chamber online HERE.
6:40 Q: About 1 in 3 kids between ages 4 and 6 have asked their parents to stop doing THIS. What? A: Cursing Winner: Joseph Morgan from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: More than 200 million new ones are created every hour and they are YUMMY! What are they? A: M&Ms Winner: Natalie, Reece and…
DA Warren Montgomery is running for reelection. He came by today to talk about his campaign and the accomplishments he’s achieved so far. Hear him below.
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about highway projects, Delta and more. He also talked about COVID mitigation and bars being able to reopen. Hear him talk about it all in the interview below.
Robin Wilson spoke to us about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of mammograms and screenings. Hear her explain it in the interview below.
Wine and Dine will look very different this year but it is still going to be a lot of fun. Miranda came by to talk about how it will work this year and all the good work Hospice does in the market. Hear her in the interview below.
Richard is a candidate for judge on the 22nd JDC. Hear about his background and his philosophy when it comes to the law in the interview below.
6:40 Q: When asked to name an amenity they really wish their car had but doesn’t one in twenty people said this unlikely item. What? A: A microwave Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: It hurts to do it, but Americans will get rid of more than 2 million of these this year. What…
6:40 Q: About 1 in 40 people admit they’ve stolen THIS from a hotel room. What? A: Bible Winner: Shawna Jackson from Pearl River! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Halloween is the third biggest day of the year for THIS. What? A: Ordering pizza; after Super Bowl Sunday and New Year’s Eve. Winner: No Winner! 7:40…
Michelle Biggs talked about the Virtual Homecoming happening this year. Michelle heads up the Alumni Association at Southeastern. Hear her explain the festivities in the interview below.
The Northshore Court Foundation supports the specialty courts on the Northshore. These courts, and the judges who run them, do great work to help keep some people out of jail. Hear Nick Richard and Judge Badaux explain it in the interview below.
Chris from the St Tammany Corp came on to talk about jobs and economic development. He highlighted some positive things that are happening locally. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Women were asked what they loved the most about their husband. THIS was the most popular response. What is it? A: He makes her laugh Winner: Alice Baldassaro from Covington 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Americans will lose thousands of these this month, most of them at Halloween. What is it? A: Fillings from…
Lisa came in to talk about an event coming up in downtown Covington. This will be a whole weekend of opportunities to enjoy downtown Covington. Hear her explain in the interview below.
Dr. Givens is a Family Medicine doctor with STHS. She came in and talked about her practice, about getting flu shots, and about staying safe at this time. Hear her below.
Parish President Mike Cooper talked to us about the weather that might be coming our way and he also spoke about his order to open local bars. Hear him below.
6:40Q: People were asked what they can’t live without, and 1 in 4 said a really nice _______. What? A: Mattress Winner: Jocelyn Morgan from Bush! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Halloween costume trivia Winner: Riley Teeter! 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 adults complain about this pretty much every day. What? A: The weather Winner: No…
Jeffrey St Romain is the CEO and President of Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West. He joined Leighanne today to talk about how they are doing right now.
Mike Cooper spoke to us about steps the parish is taking to get ready for any potential impacts from Hurricane Delta.
We talked with Mayor Cromer this morning about Slidell’s preparations for any potential impacts from Hurricane Delta.
Julie and Jorie talked about this great event and the work that COAST does for our seniors. Find out more, donate, or sign up to ride HERE. Hear them in the interview below.
Our own Sarah Cottrell talks up our newest issue of Edge of the Lake Magazine. We are very excited about how it turned out, so get your free copy at locations all over the Northshore today! Check it out online HERE. Hear Sarah talk about it below.
6:40 Q: List something important in your life that you will never change? 1 in 6 people said THIS. What? A: Their favorite brand of coffee Winner: Julie Efcher from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Spice Girls Costume Trivia Winner: Amanda Bell from Covington! 7:40 Q: About half of us say we are pretty good…
These two gentlemen have stepped up to raise money for Men Who Cook, which is the main fundraiser for CAC Hope House. Hear them explain how the event has been revamped in the interview below. See what it is about on their website HERE.
Jim Winter is the Artistic Director at the Columbia in Hammond. He came by to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which will be screening for two nights on the 8th and the 9th. Buy your tickets HERE.
It was Mutt Monday today and Susie wanted to talk about a couple of events they have coming up, and a successful one they hosted this weekend called Empty the Shelter. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: About 1 in 10 people don’t know this about themselves. What? A: Their birthday Winner: Liz Bailey from the Kiln! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average kid between 6 and 16 will do this 3 times in the next 6 months. What? A: Stay home sick from school Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q:…
Sarada came in to tell us about her grandsons, who were born early, and one of them has needed blood transfusions. Liz talked about the shortage of blood right now, and a blood drive Saturday from 10-2 at the Covington Trailhead, in the name of Asher. Find out more in the interview below.
Paullette and Courtney came in to talk about a political rally where they invited all candidates to come speak and then hang around to talk with constituents. It is happening Saturday on the Mandeville lakefront.
Chris Masingill talked about a new website and product they are promoting for business and political leaders to use to gauge economic activity and success in St Tammany. Hear him below. View the new website HERE.
Vieta Collins talked to us about Delta College, all the classes they are offering right now and their virtual open house process where you can see all about them from wherever you are. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: Studies suggest that coffee will taste better if you _______. What? A: Drink it from your favorite mug Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Moms are 50% more likely to do this to their kids than dads and it makes the kids mad. What is it? A: Steal/borrow money from…
These two stopped by to introduce their business, Vantage Health Plans, to our listeners. There are some important dates coming up that might be important if this plan applies to you.
Tina wanted to explain how the Milkshakers are working to help Safe Harbor with an event they have coming up. Hear her explain in the interview below.
Robin Gitz is the Director of the Women’s Pavilion at St Tammany Health System. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month she stopped by to remind women to get their screenings.
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about his Comprehensive Plan, which will be a long project to change the way the parish looks at development, flooding and more. Hear him cover that and other issues in the interview below.
6:40 Q: 400 Days, that’s how long the average one lasts. What is it? A: A marriage engagement Winner: No Winner! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: Kids were asked what they most hate to hear their parents say. The #1 response was “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” What was #2? A: We’ll see Winner: No Winner!…
Nick spoke about the free classes NAMI has going on right now. He also talked about their virtual event that is coming up later this month. This walk/run raises money for the free classes NAMI provides.
Don Shea spoke about job numbers, both local and national. He also talked about what Tri-Parish Works can do for people who have lost their jobs. Hear him below.
Treasurer Schroder and Mayor Cromer wanted to talk about an event they’ll be doing next week in Slidell. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
EJ Feilding is doing a supply drive for people in Southwest Louisiana. Hear Ricci and Rona talk about what they need, and they’ll even come pick it up if you need them to.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people will refuse to date you if you have a ________. What? A: A roommate Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Americans will waste 24 million of these today. It is a food. What is it? A: Slices of bread Winner: Elise Trahant from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: They’re a…
We had a good conversation with Erica Kelt and Susan Blanchard about Live Well Northshore, which is this weekend. This is a great opportunity to get multiple screenings done for free and in the same location. Hear them explain it in the interview below or check them out HERE.
Alison Cuevas joined Alan Smith to talk about this important project. St Tammany Project Christmas provides toys and meals for families that need them for Christmas. They’ll have 9 different sign up events in the next month. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: According to this survey, THIS is the most stressful thing that can happen to you. What is it? A: Losing your wallet or credit card Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Moms were asked to finish this statement. “I can’t wait for my kids to go back to school so I can…
Judge Hand and Nick spoke to us recently about the Northshore Court Foundation. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
Thomas Mitchell and Marie Gregory came in to talk about Hope House and Men Who Cook, which is adapting this year to something that goes all month long. Hear them explain it in the interview below.
Trooper Jeremy Price came to see us from St Police Troop L. He spoke about distracted driving, safety in construction zones, child-seats and more. Hear him in the interview below.
Liz Garland from The Blood Center brought in Elizabeth to talk about the desperate need for blood donations right now. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: If they won’t give me a raise, could my boss at least give me (blank)? The top three answers were more vacation time, free food, and WHAT? A: Nap time Winner: Barbara Stratton from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: You don’t do this very much after you’re 8 or 9 years old, but…
6:40 Q: People were asked why hasn’t anyone invented a gadget that will do THIS and this was the #1 response. What is it A: A gadget that will automatically pick up dog poop Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average temperature of __________ is 58 degrees. What? A: The Earth’s surface Winner:…
He is the Chief Medical Officer at St Tammany Health System. Dr Patrick Torcson answered a lot of questions about COVID and the flu, but he also spoke about steps forward made at the hospital and more. Hear him below.
We covered a few topics with Parish President Cooper this morning. He spoke about the recent weather and their preparations for potential impacts. We also spoke about our COVID numbers and thresholds we need to hit to open more businesses.
6:40 Q: What annoyed you the most about your ex? 1 in 6 people said THIS. What? A: They were a control freak Winner: Dominique Mascair from Ponchatoula! 710 Kids Loot What’s the most difficult thing to teach your kids? Parents said, “tying their shoes.” What was #2? Whistling Winner: Abby McDavid from Mandeville! 7:40…
David Horchar told us about their Raffle, which is going on now, and how it will fund the rest of their Day Center, which is going to allow them to serve more families. Hear him explain in the interview below.
Ken Richard is the Artistic Director for Playmakers. He told us about the history behind the local theater and the importance of supporting them at this time. The Odd Couple is their next production. Hear him below.
Cliff Bergeron came in to tell us about A Taste of Covington and their rebooted effort for the event in October. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
6:40 and 7:10 Q: If this is an average week, you’ll get about 4 or 5 of these. What? A: Compliments Winner: Charlotte Verges from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 people say this is their go-to place to keep their passwords. A: On a Post-It Note on their computer Winner: Megan Warren from Folsom!…
Chef Neal told us all about his background and what’s going on right now at the Felix’s in Mandeville. Check out the menu HERE. The Felix’s story is the story of the New Orleans Oyster Bar. Ask any New Orleanian where their Paw-Paw (or Grandpa or Poppy or Auntie) went for oysters and the answer…
The Professional Women of St Tammany have their Pink Tutu Run this weekend. It is a virtual event and all proceeds go toward their scholarship program. Find out more online HERE.
Katie Burns came to see us from In-Telecom. They are hosting an event this Friday for STARC. Learn more about it HERE. Come join us at the In-Telecom office and grab some savory, delicious jambalaya! Only $8 per box and all proceeds will go to STARC of La. Reserve your pre-orders by selecting “Going” on…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 Americans in their 80’s have one of these. What? A: A job Winner: Rachel Alphonso from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Only Lake Loot Q: The average one has 16 to 20 rows. What is it? A: An ear of corn Winner: Lynn Terrebonne from Covington! 7:40 Q: People were asked what…
New Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden came to see us today to talk about a host of things they have going on in the city, including a few carefully done events. Hear him in the interview below.
Jeanne and Leslie came to see us and talk about their mission locally and regionally. Lately they have been working with their partners in Southwest Louisiana affected by the storm. Now their focus has shifted back to non-profits right here on the Northshore. Hear them below.
Jim Winter is the Artistic Director at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. He says they are kicking off a new season with some exciting shows. They are practicing social distancing so seating in the building is limited. Hear more about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: It is a terrible idea but 1 in 15 people have played a video game here. Where? A: Behind the wheel Winner: Tara Rubio from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Kids, when your parents think back to their school days, what’s the #1 thing they are nostalgic about? A: Their lunch box Winner:…
We had a crowd in for a conversation about the upcoming Monster Mash. The event will be drive thru this year. Hear all about it in the interview below.
Mayor Mark is pretty excited about getting some…safe… events going again in Covington. Hear him literally “lift off” as he talks about it.
Parish President Cooper joined us to praise the local response to the potential storm and talk about what happens now that Gov Edwards has pushed us to Phase III. Hear him below.
Bonnie Dennis is full of all kinds of interesting facts about the US Constitution and the process we went through for that document to come to life. Hear her in the interview below.
Julie is a dietician we have talked to before. She talked about diets and health during COVID. She also gave a lot of pointers about how to eat better on a daily basis. Hear her in the fun and informative interview below.
We had a great time talking about this unique event in downtown Covington. Catherine Ibos and Gavin explained how the race works and that it really is a good way to get out and see people and enjoy the outdoors during these times. Find out more HERE.
These two ladies came in to talk about their new store… Hinsley Boutique. Hear them explain this unique effort in the interview below.
Our friend Colby stopped by to talk about his new office in Mandeville on Highway 22. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: A majority of women say this is the biggest pet peeve they have about riding in the car while their partner is driving. What is it? A: He plays music too loud Winner: Tim Hendricks from Slidell! 7:10 Q: A dad has mounted a round pole on his front stairs and he is…
6:40 Q: Not so much now but once people started quarantining because of the pandemic, sales of this product went way down. What? A: Deodorant! Winner: Jessica Young from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About half of all moms will do this when punishing their kids. What? A: Use the child’s full name! Winner: Lilly Boogaerts…
6:40 Q: For those of us with tattoos, 1 in 8 will have a tattoo of this somewhere on their body. What is it? A: A pet’s name Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Nearly half of people surveyed said they never experienced THIS as a child? A: Being grounded Winner: Kevin Aikman from…
Miranda has a couple of things they are doing to raise money for this great non-profit. She said a lot of their traditional fundraising for this free service they provide in times of need had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.
Mayor Cromer stressed being prepared in our conversation this morning. He also talked about the steps his city has taken to get ready for weather related events. Hear him below.
Brandi and Joey Najolia from Cafe Lynn came in with Christina Cooper from the St Tammany Tourist and Convention Commission. They talked about an event going on right now that helps our local attractions. Learn more about it here or in the interview below. As a husband and wife team, Joey and Brandi opened Cafe…
6:40 Q: When it comes to wedding proposals, 11% of people have done this…? A: Proposed without a ring Winner: Kelly Gauthier from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The perfect one of these is about 6 inches in diameter. What is it? A: The perfect pancake Winner: Rachel Turner from Hammond! 7:40 Q: When it…
Rich Kramer from Florida Parishes Human Services Authority spoke to us about options for people locally if they are suffering from substance abuse or mental health issues. Hear her explain it in the interview below.
Kathy LeBlanc from Cedarwood School spoke to us about things are going so far this year and elaborated on some of the changes parents can expect no matter where their kids go to school.
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about Covid and Governor Edwards. He spoke about the letter he sent to Baton Rouge and other details about moving the economy forward. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: This is the first thing most people think about everyday. What is it? A: Sleep Winner: Jackie Dumas from Ponchy! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Almost 3 out of 4 moms say this is the most effective way to discipline their kids. What? A: Take away their video games Winner: Anna Kate McDavid from…
David is the President Elect of the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. He talked about events they are rolling out in the next few months and also how they are working now to help local businesses survive COVID.
Alexandra came by from Northshore Humane Society and brought along Blue. Blue is a weeks old puppy who was abandoned with four other siblings and is now in the care of the NS Humane Society. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Liz brought in some friends from the Blood Center to talk about their friendly competition this week between local fire and police departments. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: 8 in 10 Americans have one of these, but a hundred years ago, only one in 10 could say the same. What is it? A: A middle name Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: According to a new study, if your kids do this when they’re young, don’t worry too much about…
Amy Bouton from St Tammany Parish Government had a long list of things she wanted to cover in our segment today. We talked COVID, bridges, pets roadwork and more. Hear her in the interview below.
Yvette Roussel joined Gwen Byers to talk about a Food Drive they are working on together for Northshore Food Bank. There’s a list of needed items below. You can hear them explain what they are up to in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Americans spend an average of 6 hours per week doing this at home. What is it? A: Cooking Winner: Jayme Dennies from Madisonville 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Almost half of parents are worried their kids will follow in their footsteps when it comes to this. What is it? A: Their driving habits Winner: Gillian…
Parish President Cooper is staying home, our of an abundance of caution, after running fever and feeling unwell lately. He spoke to us by phone and talked about COVID mitigation and the Medline decision. Hear him below.
Megan and Aimee told us about scholarship awards they do for local women. They use this run to help raise that money and this year the run is virtual.
Met three great Scouts today and talked about their Troop based out of Abita. They talked about badges, and how they plan to incorporate their scouting experience into their future lives.
Christina invited one of their Taste of Tammany partners to come in with her. Sherri Hansen from Culinary Kids talked about how they have been operating recently and they both talked about the importance of supporting local businesses.
Leighanne came to see us from Habitat to talk about Woman Build. She invited Anna Simpson from Chevron to join us by phone. Anna talked about why Chevron partners with Habitat.
6:40 and 7:10 Q: 4 out of 5 people say they’ve been embarrassed at work when THIS happened. What? A: Stomach growled during a meeting Winner: Carrie Jones from Ponchy! 7:40 Q: A survey found the 5 worst things you can do at someone’s wedding. This came in at #5. What is it? A: Insulting the…
6:40 Q: 1 in 10 couples have a running argument about this right now…what is it? A: Bedroom Closet Space Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 7 in 10 children think their parents should do more of this because it is the right thing to do. What is it? A: Recycling Winner:…
Don talked to us about job numbers, both locally and on the national level. He also spoke about the enhanced unemployment that just kicked in and said it will help having more money being spent. Hear him below.
Margaret came in to talk about how things are going in the Covington Store now that they have consolidated out of the Mandeville location. Hear her explain why they did it in the interview below.
Parish President Cooper talked about the local attractions that are reopening today. He also told us about a press conference happening this morning in Slidell. They are going to demonstrate that latest technology they have employed to prevent flooding. Hear him below.
Parish President Cooper spoke about our friends on the other side of the state and the loss many of them are experiencing right now. He talked the relatively small impacts in SE Louisiana. And he talked about the zoning meeting held last night.
Joan Coffman, CEO of St Tammany Health System, came to see us this morning. She answered questions about COVID. She implored people to get their check-ups and medical procedures done, saying a lot of people are avoiding medical care right now and only seek help when they are really sick. She also talked about all…
Liz told us about efforts to get blood donations during this time. She also told the story of the two women who were injured by a drunk driver and how The Blood Center helped them. Finally, Liz talked about anti-bodies and how they need more donors who have them.
David Horchar from Family Promise came by to update us on the progress being made for his new Family Day Center out at Safe Harbor. They are also starting a raffle to get them over the hump with their fundraising. Here him below.
Parish President Cooper joined us for a few minutes to talk about what the parish is doing in preparation for potentially bad weather. He asked citizens to stay weather aware, even though it appears we will not face huge impacts for the hurricane.
Jennifer told us all about At Your Service at Christwood. This is a way for people to stay in their homes and remain as independent as possible. Every individual is unique and so are their plans for each individual. Hear here explain it below.
Don Shea wanted to talk about job numbers both statewide and nationally. He also said he hopes the Feds come with some type of aid package soon. And he talked about Tri-Parish Works and what they can do to help.
Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer spoke about the work they did over the weekend preparing for the possible arrivals of Marco and Laura. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
Parish President Cooper spoke about the preparations they made to get ready for any potential impacts. He also asked people to be COVID aware as we went through this time.
Anna from the St Tammany Tourist Commission brought along Jan from the English Tea Room to talk about this latest effort to promote local restaurants, hotels and attractions on the Northshore. Hear them explain how it works in the interview below.
Chris Masingill continued his work on behalf of current and future business owners on the Northshore. Chris went through some stats they have complied about the impact of COVID on local businesses and he found some good news in the numbers. (And some tough news too.) Hear him below.
Dr Catherine Wilbert is a tireless advocate for animals. The CATNIP Foundation is a program of Big Sky Ranch devoted to animal welfare in St. Tammany Parish and south Louisiana through programs that reduce the unnecessary killing of animals in shelters and improve quality of life for animals and their people, indoors and out. Hear her below.
Jacob from The Exchange Club brought in Cleveland Wester, the new President and CEO of Youth Service Bureau. We learned about Cleveland’s background and what he’s doing with YSB. And we talked Ultimate Tailgate, which is tomorrow. Hear them in the interview below.
Parish President Cooper called in to talk about weather and COVID. He urged people to prepare now should the weather turn bad later, and he reminded us that our hurricane prep needs to take the virus into account. Hear him below.
Here were today’s questions. Congratulations to all the winners! 6:40 Q – 13% of workers will do this at work and regret it? A – Eat something from the vending machine! Winner – Liz Bailey from Kiln, MS! 7:10 Q – 12% of people say they did this for the first time during the COVID-19…
The Gulf Coast is getting another Semi-Pro football team and they’re holding their first round of tryouts this Saturday! Do you have what it takes? Find out more in the interview below!
State Treasurer John Schroder stopped by to talk about the Louisiana Mainstreet Recovery Grant Program which is still taking applications. It was a very informative interview that discussed eligibility criteria, how to apply, what is applicable, and processing time. If you’re a small business owner or a 1099 recipient, you definitely should check out the…
Today we were joined by Pediatrician Dr. Robert Faucheux to talk about their new, expanded clinic in Covington and the general health of kids in St. Tammany Parish. Check it out in the interview below!
Louis came by today to talk about the importance of checking your assessment at this time. He also updated us on how his office has done since the start of the pandemic. Hear him below.
Caitlin Picou came in to share the story of her father, Bruce, who was murdered years ago and his death remains unsolved. They have upped a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case to $100,000. Hear this powerful story below or check out the website HERE.
6:40 Q: It is a relatively new development in the grand scheme of things but about 60% of us admit we now judge others by this. What is it? A: The type of cell phone they use Winner: Sean Esker from Covington! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: 1 in 5 Americans do this every day in…
Amy Bouton was joined by Beth, who brings a lot of experience to her new job with the parish. She spoke about her ideas for moving forward and addressing some of the concerns expressed on social media. Hear her in the interview below.
Mayor Mark Johnson talked about pay raises for CovPD. He highlighted a few upcoming events. And he told us about a book that covers some of the history of Covington.
6:40 Q: More than half of us say we do THIS on a regular basis at work even though we know we shouldn’t. What is it? A: Steal office supplies Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: According to a survey, THIS is America’s #1 comfort food for kids of all time. What is it?…
6:40 Q: When it is hot outside, people are twice as likely to do THIS at night. What is it? A: Order take out Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 100 years ago, only the rich and famous ate THIS particular food. What is it? A: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Winner: Bryson Billingsley…
Job numbers were on Don’s mind. Hear him talk about unemployment numbers and money, as well as potential relief from the Feds in the interview below.
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp checked in with us to talk local job numbers and economic development. Chris spoke about some positive trends he sees among some of the challenging numbers. He also spoke about ways they are working to help local businesses get through this time. Hear him below.
Judge Childress and Nick Richard came on to talk about specialty courts, and, in particular, Veterans Court. Hear Judge Childress explain why he volunteers his time for this effort. Learn more about the court HERE or in the interview below.
6:40 Q: About 4 in 10 people say they ALWAYS go to the same place for this. What? A: Haircut Winner: Debbie Soileau from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 50% of parents don’t want their kids picking up this bad habit from them. What is it? A: Their driving habits! Winner: Evelyn Ory from Slidell!…
6:40 Q: In the mid 70’s there were more than 500,000 of THESE in the US. But by 1980, they were almost completely gone. What were they? A: Pay toilets Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About 1 in 6 adults have held onto this since elementary school. What is it? A: A best…
Tom had a lot to cover today. He spoke about the chamber’s efforts to expand to the east end of the parish. He talked about the Fan Up Raffle for tickets, Corona Conversations, and more. Hear him in the interview below.
Margaret and Jessica stopped by to explain what they are up to. Basically, they are consolidating into one store in Covington and closing the Mandeville location. Nothing else will change. The whole Mandeville staff is relocating to the bigger store. Hear them below.
6:40 Q: When these first came out they cost over $1,500. You probably have one now and it doesn’t cost nearly that much. What? A: Microwave Winner: Mark Todd from Lacombe! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Right now you can probably find more of THESE animals living in people’s backyards than in the wild. What…
Parish President Mike Cooper updated us on COVID measures, census, some projects and more. Hear him in the interview below.
Sarah came in to talk about Northshore Media’s 40 Under Forty. This is a new effort for us to recognize some of the exceptional young people we have on the Northshore. Hear her below.
Don Shea spoke about local and national job numbers. He explained what he sees as one potential benefit that might come out of this locally. And he told us about their job training. Hear him below.
Christina came in with Chef Robert Vasquez to talk about all the great local businesses participating in the Tammany Taste of Summer event. Hear them explain it in the interview below.
We had not gotten to see our friend Miranda for quite some time so we were glad to get her back in the studio. Hear her talk about Hospice House in the interview below.
Caitlin gave us lots of information about skin care while wearing masks. She talked about products that can help our skin, practices that can make masks as easy as possible, and a few other tricks to keep our skin healthy at this time. Hear her below.
Michelle explained what their non-profit does and how people can help. She said they have been especially hard hit since the pandemic began. Learn more about them in the interview below.
Leslie Kelt’s job at the hospital is to prevent infection, so obviously she’s been exceptionally busy the last four months. She gave us the latest on what is known about preventing the virus and other tips for being safe. Hear her in the interview below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about some of the latest info we have on COVID. He talked about testing sites. And he talked about construction projects. Hear him below.
Christina Cooper wanted to tell us about Tammany Taste of Summer in St Tammany and all the great people who are participating. She really stressed supporting local businesses at this time. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Nick Richard wanted to tell our listeners about the support groups they are signing up right now. All of them are free. He read a few testimonials from previous support groups and talked about what each one does. Hear him in the interview below.
Clay spoke about why he thinks he is the best candidate for the job of leading Mandeville. He spoke about family, the campaign, and issues important to him. Hear him in the interview below.
Thomas Mitchell is the Executive Director for Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House. He wanted to talk about their Champions for Children Nominations and other things they have been up to. Hear him below.
This is a relatively new organization that is doing good work for small businesses and supporting Madisonville. Hear her explain what it is all about in the interview below.
Kristi Trail is the Executive Director of the recently renamed Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. They are one of the leading environmental groups in the area and work on many projects on the Northshore. Hear her in the interview below.
Liz Garland and Susan Neff spoke about the importance of donations during this time. They also shared the story of a family in came in to honor a lost loved one with their donation. Hear them in the interview below.
We spoke to two gentlemen representing Troop L of the Louisiana State Police. Captain Riles spoke about the construction on I-12. Hear both of these men urge the public to drive safely in the interview below.
Chris Masingill wanted to talk job numbers, where the local economy is now, and about some possible help coming soon from the Feds. Hear him in the interview below.
The Red Beans and Rice Cook-off had to adapt to the current situation so now it is a drive-thru event. Hear these two talk about the event, the West one will happen Monday in Covington.
Dmitry Dukhan is the is the VP of Real Estate and he is handling Medline’s expansion in St Tammany Parish. Obviously there has been some push back from residents who live near the proposed site. We asked him some questions about the business and where their plans to expand stand at this moment. Hear him…
Steve is running for the Covington City Council and he spoke about his campaign, early voting and why he thinks he is a good fit for the seat in the interview below.
Melanie and Doug joined Tim to talk about things happening at St Tammany Health System. They spoke about COVID-19 cases in the hospital, as well as supporting their front-line workers through the Foundation and more. Hear them in the interview below.
Today, Parish President Cooper talked about COVID-19 preventative actions citizens can take that help all of us. He also spoke about some new projects that will be funded for work this year. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
Family Promise St Tammany has a raffle coming up to raise the last bit of money they need to build their new Day Center in Mandeville. This new center will allow them to double capacity when it comes to the homeless families they serve. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
New Heights Therapeutic Riding is a premier therapeutic equestrian center dedicated to positively impacting lives through life changing therapy. Lisl Moyer and Kristin Castro came in to talk about a new raffle they are kicking off next week. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
Mayor Mark from the City of Covington talked today about the current COVID numbers in his city. He spoke about Millage votes coming up and how they will affect Covington. And he asked residents to start paying their water bills electronically. Hear him in the interview below.
Don spoke about some pretty sobering job numbers and stats. He also spoke about their ability to help people train for a new job or a better one. Hear him below.
Amy spoke about a variety of topics today, including mask usage, road projects, pet adoptions and more. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Chris Masingill talked job numbers and all the things they are helping to do in the midst of this crisis. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
Noble came by to talk about next week’s big event for Miracle League. We’ll be raising money for them with all kinds of guests all day on Tuesday. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Dana is the Executive Director of a community center in Bogalusa. She does a lot of good work in the community, particularly for young people. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
