The Professional Women of St Tammany came to see us today. Aimee Dodds, Rachel Adams and Denice Mejia spoke about an event the group has coming up. Mayor Clay Madden came in for his monthly update. He spoke about the proposed lakefront development, road projects, and a bunch of events in October. St Tammany Corporation’s…
Amy Bouton and Anne Pablovich came in from STHS to talk about their Survivor’s Day event and also Tanmay Mathur came in from Covington Behavioral Health to talk about their Open House and the services they offer. Sonja was here from United Way. She spoke about their new Prosperity Center and the impact United Way…
Sarah Federer came in to talk about the Bluesberry Festival, which is coming up October 7 from 11:30 until 9 in downtown Covington. Frank Jabbia came in to talk about St Tammany Schools. He spoke about construction projects, a special visitor today, and their upcoming Career and College Expo. 6:40 Q: A new study found…
Dr Saux, the pirate oncologist, and Kathy were here from Mary Bird Perkins. They talked about an event coming up soon in Covington and Dr. Saux talked about improvements in cancer treatment. Mayor Mark was here from the City of Covington. He spoke about the electricity outages in the city, the parish fair, and other…
Cathy was here from Kelly Kicking Cancer. They want to see a big crowd for their Who’s Got Talent Gala on Saturday Oct 7. Don Shea was here from Tri-Parish Works. He talked about the latest job numbers and some events they have coming up. Josh Duncan is with Twin Steeples. They are hosting a…
Dr Charles Preston came by to talk about the Coroner’s Office. He spoke about the people who have reached out to him since announcing his retirement. He also warned about COVID. Collin Sims is with DA Warren Montgomery’s office. He spoke about some recent cases, he addressed funding for the office and he shouted out…
From STHS we talked to Amy Bouton and Cindy Ingram. They have a new obstetrics emergency room. Hear about it in the interview below. Alex from the City of Slidell talked to us about Bayou Jam, an art opening and Keep Slidell Beautiful. Neal is one of the new owners of Wild Bush Farms. He…
Louis and Lacey from the St Tammany Chamber were on the air to talk about the upcoming elections and their Expo, which is next week at the Harbor Center. Faith Troxler came in to talk about JR League of Greater Covington’s Find the Good Day event going on right now. Baileigh Bosco was here from…
Michael came in from STPG. He spoke about the need for adoptions for their Animal Services. He also spoke about infrastructure and a couple of events they have coming up. Yvette was here from Northshore Food Bank. She brought in one of their corporate partners, Jamie, who talked about the importance of businesses like his…
Brian came back in from Safe Harbor and he brought along local promoter Bobby Cook. We talked about an event coming up in downtown Covington featuring John Gros. Sarada came in to talk about two events coming up for the City of Covington. Johnny and June will be at the Fuhrmann Auditorium. Then Rocking the…
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman came in to talk about building projects, new hires, new alliances, and everything else going on at their hospital. Gary Mendoza brought in two of his Talented Arts students who have roles in their upcoming retelling of 9-11. Hear Bella and Malachi give a dramatic piece of that show…
Leighanne and Terri were here to talk about Habitat. Terri spoke about the challenges of insurance right not and fortified roofing. Leighanne talked about Women Build and the ReStore. Debbie spoke to us about Community Christian Concern and the upcoming Wild Game, Seafood and BBQ Cook-off. There’s still time to get a team in or…
Karley Fontenot was in the studio to talk about Southeastern Giving Day. This is a whole day dedicated to raising money online for initiatives that will help Southeastern. Jenn, Addie and Liam were in the studio to talk about an upcoming production for 30 by Ninety. Liam gave us the details and Addie sang a…
Jackie from St Tammany Parish Library brought in Becky Taylor to talk about some events they are having in and around Slidell. They also talked about Food for Fines and some other things happening at the library. Chris and Cenzo came in from St Tammany Corporation to talk about job numbers, a shark tank type…
Nicole Suhre was here from the STHS Foundation. They have an art exhibit about to open and a ton of other events in the next few months. The Northshore Court Foundation supports the specialty courts system on the Northshore. Nick Richard is on the foundation board and he brought in Judge Raymond Childress to talk…
Steven Michell came in to talk about the Never Forget 5K. This is the second year to do the run in downtown Covington and proceeds will go to the Tunnel to Towers organization. Nick Richard came in from NAMI. He spoke about the different support classes they offer and explained what each of them does.…
Heidi was here to talk about her Oktoberfest, which raises money for Louisiana Bile Duct Cancer patients. They have a new location and this year’s event, on September 30, looks to be bigger than ever. 6:40, 7:40, 8:40 and 9:40 Q: Over the course of a year you will spend 160 hours doing THIS. Doing…
Valerie came in from The Blood Center to talk about blood drives, and some of the events they have coming up in the next few months. 6:40, 7:40, and 8:40 Q: A new poll says these are the top two common daily stressors that annoy people. They are _______ and _________. What are the top…
Jimmy Hingle came in to talk about the Exchange Club’s Ultimate Tailgate Party. It is this weekend at the Covington Trailhead. Mayor Clay Madden came in to talk about what’s going on in Mandeville. He touched on their new budget, including a few big ticket items. He also spoke about a bunch of events coming…
Amy Bouton from St Tammany Health System brought in Emily Pupo to talk about steps you can take now to remove some decision making burdens from your loved ones. Karley Fontenot came in from Southeastern’s Foundation to talk about Southeastern Giving Day, which is September 13. This is an online event that gives supporters a…
David Horchar from Family Promise came in to talk about their non-profit. Their big annual raffle is about to begin. We got to meet Dalila with Groovy 7. They are putting on an event this weekend that will benefit the Biglar family. During his monthly update Mayor Cromer from Slidell spoke about Antique Umbrella Alley,…
St Tammany Assessor Louis Fitzmorris came in to talk about checking your assessments now. He explained how to do it, and why it is a good idea to check before they commit the rolls. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: A new trend has Americans naming their kids after _______. What is it? A: British cities Winner:…
Larry and Cathy came in looking for contestants for their Gala, which will feature an “America’s Got Talent” kind of show. Find out more in the interview below. Don Shea came in from Tri-Parish Works to discuss the latest job numbers. He also talked about some events they have coming up. 6:40 and 7:40 Q:…
Dr Charles Preston came in to talk about the Coroner’s Office. He spoke about his decision not to seek reelection. And he spoke about COVID numbers. DA Warren Montgomery update us on his cancer fight. He also spoke about a big conviction his office secured this summer and all the people who worked to make…
From STHS we had Melonie and Amy talking about the Cordes Outpatient Pavilion and some of the screenings they have there. White Linen for Public Art is this weekend. Dan and Kate spoke to us about this big event where as many as 8,000 people will be all over downtown Covington. Safe Harbor is a…
Jim came in from the Columbia Theatre. He brought along Byron Daniel to talk about a special performance coning up this weekend. A group of musicians are coming together to play some hits from the Allman Brothers. Superintendent Frank Jabbia came in to talk about the start of the school year with St Tammany Parish…
Dennis Charlesworth was here from American Legion Post 16. They are having their 3rd Annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration this Saturday from 1 until 3 and 6 until 8. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington came in for his monthly update. He spoke about quality of life issues in the city and…
Marianne Addy came by from Cleco Powers Wise to talk about energy efficiency and weatherization. Cleco might be able to foot the bill for making your house more efficient. Erica was here from Visit the Northshore. She spoke about some events coming up. She talked about the new Antique Umbrella Alley. And we talked about…
Nash is a 3 YO born with congenital heart disease. He’s already had numerous heart surguries and will need more. He is in a Mullet Contest and needs people to go vote for him. Vote at mulletchamp.com/kids. Ruth Polston came in from Millie Mattered. They are having an event called Moonlight Memorial at Rev Peter…
From STHS Amy Bouton brought in Cheryl Barre, a lactation specialist. August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Cheryl talked about how they help young mothers. Alex was in from the City of Slidell. He spoke about Linen and Lagniappe. He also brought along a member of the Slidell Antique Association board, Kendra, who spoke about…
Lacey was here from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. She spoke about their efforts to inform voters during the political process. She also talked about other events coming up for the Chamber. The Liberto Memorial Fund is hosting its annual Gala. We spoke to Tracey Liberto and Officer Eddie Vanison about this event and…
Ginger came in to talk about donations they need right now to help out their regular clients and some cancer patients. (Cancer patients like peaches!) She also told us about some events they have coming up. Michael was here from STPG. We talked about their wins at the Red Beans and Rice Cook-Offs. We also…
Alex was here from Northshore Humane Society and Danny came with her from Keesler. Danny is a board member at Northshore Humane and Keesler is one of their big sponsors. Alex said they only have a few tickets left for Fine Wines and Canines. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: Louisiana is 6:10. Texas and Mississippi…
Kelly LaRocca and Jackie Riecke came in from St Tammany Parish Library. They talked about the new Master Plan for the library and what that means for the next few years. United Way SELA’s Ellenor Simmons spoke to us about the new Prosperity Center opening in Washington Parish. She spoke about the services they will…
From STHS Amy Bouton brought Megan Broussard in to talk about lung cancer screenings. She said they are the easiest screenings and they detect one of the most deadly cancers. Sonya came in from United Way SELA to talk about the second half of their Red Beans and Rice Cook-Off. On Monday they will be…
Leighanne from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West came in with Caitlin from Chevron to talk about Women Build. They spoke about the importance of home ownership and how to help out. Josh and Gavin spoke on the air about the upcoming Upwards Flag Football and Cheer leading season they have coming up. Find out…
Our own Sarah Cottrell came in to talk about the newest EDGE of the Lake Magazine. She talked about some of the stories inside this issue and reminded everyone that our Forty Under 40 nominations are now open at northshoremedia.net. Kylee Elkins is with Methodist Foster Care. They need more people to step up to…
Trooper Huggins came in from Louisiana State Police Troop L. He spoke about the accident Friday on I-12 that claimed two lives. He spoke about distracted driving and unrestrained drivers, too. 6:40 Q: For the first time since the 1980s, most of us are no longer paying for this. What? A: Cable TV Winner: Kim…
Sonya and Chris came in to talk about United Way’s Red Beans and Rice Cook-off’s. The one in West St Tammany is this Monday and the one in East St Tammany is the following Monday. Mayor Clay Madden from Mandeville came in for his monthly update. He spoke about funding for their new police station,…
Erin Strain and Dr. Shahraam Kamalpour came in to talk about his work with skin cancer. He gave some general skin safety tips, and also talked about the cutting edge surgery he does when people get skin cancer. Shannon Hattier and David Duplantier came in from the Northshore Court Foundation. David is the head of…
Family Promise is a non-profit that helps homeless families. Heather was here to talk about their upcoming raffle and a back to school event in Lacombe. Nick came in from NAMI St Tammany. He talked about their Well Connected Program they are doing with the Northshore Community Foundation. He also spoke about some of the…
Michael from STPG came in to talk about some of the road projects going on right now. He also spoke about the studies and new rules related to development they are working on. Rick Danielson came in to talk about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. He said they are looking for a range of young people…
Valarie Mascarro from The Blood Center came in to talk about lining up blood drives. She said summer is a tough time for them and she asked the public to please donate. Marlo Christensen came in from the Children’s Museum of St Tammany. Their Back to School Bash is Saturday from 10 until Noon. Free…
St Tammany Coroner Dr Charles Preston spoke about some of the political issues surrounding his office. He also spoke about steps he is taking to move forward. DA Warren Montgomery called in from the hospital and spoke about his battle with cancer. He thanked everyone for their support and he talked about the great work…
St Tammany Health System was joined by Southeastern Louisiana University to talk about an accelerated nursing program they are now offering on the Northshore. Amy, Bronwyn, Lindsay and Anne came in to talk about it. Steven Michell and Jamie Seals spoke to us about the Never Forget 5 K. This will be the second year…
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came in to talk about the upcoming school year. He told us about a new APP for bus riders. He talked about hiring. And he explained some curriculum changes. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: When mom gave birth to you, there was only about a 1 out of 130,000 chance…
Sarah Federer came in to talk about Early Bird tickets for the Bluesberry Festival. The festival is October 7 in Bogue Falaya Park. Get tickets online at thebluesberryfest.com. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington wanted to talk about electric vehicles, which have been a topic on social media. He said there was plenty of…
Anne Pablovich came in from St Tammany Health System to talk about work they are doing in the community. They have a couple of events coming up in the next month that involve free screenings. Josh Descant is the CEO of REV, a telecommunications company that is expanding to the Northshore. He talked about their…
The St Tammany Chamber of Commerce was here to promote their Southern Nights, which is Friday, July 21, at the Greystone in Mandeville. They were joined by Dr Matthew Bernard from Covington Trace ER and Hospital. The Kokomo Stroll is the big summer party in downtown Covington, brought to you by the Covington Business Association.…
Ginger was here from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke an effort they are making for their big anniversary. She also told us about what they need right now. Parish President Mike Cooper came in for his monthly update. We talked traffic, animal services, taxes and more. Alex was here from Northshore Humane Society. She…
Miranda came in for Hospice House to talk about their upcoming golf tournament, Wine and Dine, and other things happening with Hospice. Erica came by from Visit the Northshore. We talked about their rebranding, the power of tourism on the Northshore, and she spoke about a few events coming up. 6:40 Q: One of the…
Jackie from St Tammany Parish Library came in to talk about some writing workshops they are offering this summer. She brought in local author Joy Rancatore, who is hosting a series of them starting today. Marie Wade is with St Tammany DPEC. They are hosting a dinner that celebrates Kathleen Blanco. It is held at…
Sudden Impact is a program designed to educate our younger drivers about the dangers of driving either distracted or under the influence. STHS partners with LA State Police to put on the program. They have a few coming up and they are free. Amy, Alex, Jennifer and Trooper Huggins told us all about it. 6:40,…
Leighanne and Jennifer were in from Habitat to talk about Women Build. Their WATCH Party is July 27 at Desi Vegas. Christina and Chris were here from Luminaire Arts Collective to talk about their upcoming production, which opens tomorrow night. Find out more or get tickets online at luminairearts.com. Northshore Roller Derby has a bout…
Fear Fest is a new event for the paranormal that is happening at the Castine Center on September 29, 30 and October 1. New Heights Therapy is hosting one of their biggest events in July. A Night of Broadway is July 21 at the Southern Hotel. Mike Arnold came in to tell us all about…
STHS sent in Dr Lisa Casey to talk about their Family Medicine Residency Program. The Northshore Court Foundation came with Judge Lobello to talk about his Sobriety Court. The judge explained what it does and why he volunteers for the court. Animal Assistance League Slidell is having a huge pet adoption event this weekend. Holly…
Heather Levin came in from Family Promise to talk about four families they have moved through their program and are now housed on the Northshore. Nick Richard from NAMI came by to talk about some work they are doing with Gavin Jobe from Meribo. They have a special event coming up tomorrow night. Nick also…
Alia Casborne came in from the City of Mandeville to tell us about Light up the Lake, the city’s big Fourth of July event. She brought along Rachel Adams from On-Path Federal Credit Union, one of their primary sponsors. 6:40 Q: About 1 in 5 people have done this but the number is probably higher…
Paul Adams from The Blood Center. He said summer is a tough time for them and they are in desperate need of donations. Sarada came by from The City of Covington to talk about Sparks in the Park. The free event is this weekend and includes all kinds of activities before the fireworks light up…
Special Agent Corey Harris from the New Orleans Office of the FBI came in to talk about a hiring event they have coming up in Baton Rouge. In addition to Special Agents, they are also looking to fill a number of support positions. Mayor Clay Madden came in from the City of Mandeville. He spoke…
Jeanne came in with Tim from STHS to talk about their complete care when it comes to dealing with Alzheimer’s patients. Bonnie Schmidt came in from the Democratic Women’s Club to talk about the event where they will be hosting two statewide candidates for office. This is a free event that will offer a Q&A…
Cliff spoke about this weekend’s events associated with A Taste of Covington. There are dinners, tastings and a brunch. St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia was out of town at a conference for school administrators but he called in to talk about the legislature’s move regarding teacher pay raises, and he talked about efforts they…
Lisa and Deborah came in to talk about Heroes and Sheroes, a new event we are helping with that will recognize local oncology professionals and volunteers. Mayor Mark spoke about drainage, a special gravestone project and some events coming up. Alex and Trey spoke about this big annual event happening in Slidell. They have plenty…
Clerk of Court Melissa Henry was here to talk about fraud involving real estate. She explained about a free program she has started that she says will protect property owners from scams. Don Shea came in from Tri-Parish Works. He talked job numbers and also spoke about some programs they are offering right now. 6:40…
Joan Coffman came in from STHS to update us on new things going on at their health system. Katie from St Tammany Tourism came in to talk about their rebranding effort that is currently underway. Sara came in from the New Orleans Mission to talk about what they are up to this summer. David Landry…
Sonja came in from United Way to talk about what they are up to this summer. Michael came in for the monthly update from St Tammany Parish Government. The Mande Milkshakers are up to a lot this summer and Tina told us all about it. The Northshore Food Bank came in to talk about what…
Steve and Jeff from Niche Modern Home designed our new podcast studio at Northshore Media Group. They came in for a long interview about the podcast studio and also spoke about some basic design ideas. Of course they also talked about their stores in Mandeville and Covington. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: They don’t…
STHS came in to talk about a couple of things. Erin joined Tim to talk about some of their opportunities for business owners to take advantage of. And she spoke about their Man Up event that is coming up. Alex came in from the City of Slidell. They have some events coming up, including their…
Leighanne and Shavelle came in from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West to talk about a home dedication, an Open House for possible home buyers, and more. Alia Casborne came in for the City of Mandeville to talk about Light Up The Lake and a genealogy event that is coming up. 6:40 Q: Working hard…
Our own Sarah Cottrell came on the air to talk about the newest issue of EDGE of the Lake, which includes information about our new podcasting studio. Officer Eddie Vanison came in from the Mandeville Police Department to talk about getting sponsors for the Night Out Against Crime, which will be in October. Melissa Madere…
Alex brought in the cutest kitten that will soon be up for adoption. She talked about how many kittens they have up for adoption now. She also told us about their Beer Fest, which is coming up. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: It is a piece of movable art that has sold almost a…
Dr. Ben Redwine and his wife Leslie spoke to us about some library events coming up as part of the Summer Reading Program at St Tammany Parish Library. Heather Botsford has a women’s self defense boot camp coming up and she spoke about why it is so important for women to learn to protect themselves.…
Josh Graham was in the studio with St Tammany Hospital Foundation head Nicole Suhre. Josh wanted to tell us about the 5th Annual Falaya Float, which is coming up this weekend and benefits the foundation. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: In the 70s about 97% of Americans did this right when they got home from work.…
United Way has a few events coming up that Sonja told us about. That includes a home loan event and their Day of Action. The Mande Milkshakers have three big events coming up, including a walk for one of their own this weekend. Hear Tina talk about it all in the interview below. 6:40 Q:…
From STHS we had Tim, Khalilah, and Lindsay to talk about the importance of early detection with cancer. Shannon Hattier came in from the Specialty Courts from the 22nd JDC. She explained what the courts do and why they are important. Chris and Caitlin joined us to talk about the new podcast that tells the…
David Horchar from Family Promise spoke about their upcoming anniversary for the Willie Paretti Day Center. Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer came in for his monthly update. He spoke about Slidell’s connection to Stennis Space Center, and he spoke about an award the city recently received.
Michael was here from St Tammany Parish Government. He spoke about some storm practice they were getting in today as well as some of the current projects going on around the parish. Liz was here from Start Corp. She explained what they do, and also talked about some ways to help yourself with mental health…
Valarie came in from the Blood Center. They are preparing for the summer slump, that’s what she calls the slowdown at the start of the summer break. Christina Cooper came in from Global Wildlife. It is baby season so she said they have a lot going on right now and it is a great time…
St Tammany Coroner Dr. Charles Preston spoke about the millage vote that was defeated recently. He talked about what he thinks happened and he also explained what he says will happen if the millage is not renewed. Collin Sims came in to represent DA Warren Montgomery. He also spoke about local taxes and how they…
Tim came in with Joe St Phillip to update us on what’s going on at St Tammany Health System. Cliff came in to talk about A Taste of Covington. This annual event is back and there are a few changes he wanted to talk about. Joan was here from Playmakers to update us on what…
Frank Jabbia came in from St Tammany Schools for his monthly update. They are already getting ready for next school year even as they celebrate the start of summer. Fools Fest is this weekend. They have a great lineup of bands. Dan and Mark came in to tell us about this fun free event in…
There is a new local theater group on the NS and Christina and Chris came in to tell us about it. Erik and Mike came in from Acquistapace’s. They are celebrating European food and drink at a free event this weekend at the Covington store.
Bailee Dean came in to talk about a new event they are having at the Mandeville Trailhead this weekend. Don Shea came in from Tri-Parish Works to talk about some of the latest job numbers and a few hiring events coming up. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: About 1 in 10 people usually do THIS…
Margaret Orr from our weather partners with WDSU spoke to us about a new designation their weather team has achieved. Kara McSwain came in from the Northshore Food Bank to talk about their golf tournament and also what they need for the summer. Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about traffic, votes, and some events coming…
Leanne with Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West came in for their monthly update. They spoke about an upcoming dedication and what’s happening in the ReStore. The Avery Natal Memorial Scholarship Foundation was founded by Mike and Monique in honor of the daughter they lost. They explained what their non-profit does and talked about their…
Joy McWilliams works at the Women’s Pavilion at St Tammany Health System. She and Tim talked about breast cancer and the importance of screenings. 6:40 Q: About half of us have lied to a friend to avoid THIS. What? A: Helping them move Winner: Tommy D from Franklinton! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Those who auditioned…
Alex came in to talk about the Northshore Humane Society. They are participating in Give NOLA Day today. They also have summer camps coming up. Jim Winter is the Artistic Director for the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. He talked about their showing of The Empire Strikes Back later this week. He also talked about summer…
Dr Wilbert from Big Sky Cares came in to talk about Give NOLA Day. Their non-profit will have a big party that day and Catherine encouraged people to come out and join them. Molly Smith came in to tell us about the local Boys and Girls Club. There is a Big Top event coming up…
STHS sent in Lori and Tim to talk about the Parenting Center and Autism Awareness Month. Judge AJ Hand runs the Drug Court. He spoke about how he became involved with it and the value these specialty courts have. Frank was here from the Giddy Up. They have a big event this weekend. He also…
Family Promise’s David Horchar brought in Maurice Rouquette to talk about an Open House they have since postponed until next week due to the weather. Nick Richard from NAMI came in to talk about some of their free programs going on now or about to start. Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer came in for his monthly…
Joey and Donna came in from the West St Tammany YMCA to talk about Give NOLA Day and a children’s safety event this weekend. 6:40 Q: A little more than half of us say we find this place stressful. Where is it? A: Airport Winner: Evangeline from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: It is actually legal to…
Suzy was here from The Blood Center. They are having a blood drive at Covington High today. Trooper Huggins wanted to focus on distracted driving, in particular with our cell phones. He said they will be targeting distracted drivers all month and explained why it is so dangerous. Julie and Jenn were here to talk…
Louis Fitzmorris was here to talk about something new that can help veterans with their taxes. DA Warren Montgomery was in the studio. He spoke to us about retaining good prosecutors, technology used in his office and more. Pamela Fisher came in to talk about Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole, which is this weekend in Madisonville.…
We talked to Tim and Yvette from STHS. April is Autism Awareness Month and they spoke to us about efforts they are making to improve their interactions with people on the spectrum. Coast Executive Director Julie Agan came in to talk about some events coming up. She also spoke about their new center in Madisonville.…
Reagan was here from Project Graduation. Graduation will be here real soon and they need volunteers. St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came in to talk about the end of the school year and what they are thinking about next year. School of Rock Northshore’s Jessica Troske came in to introduce their business to our…
Shane Mutter came in for OMBA. He wanted to talk about the Girod Street Stroll that is going on this weekend. Mayor Mark was here from the City of Covington. He talked about changes to trash pick up, some historical work in parts of the city, and more. Will Afton was here from the LSU…
Madeline Tedesco cam in to talk about a fundraising event this weekend. They will have mattresses and bedding for sale in the FHS gym. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works spoke about the latest job number and inflation. He also spoke about a few events they have coming up. Christina Cooper from Global Wildlife told our…
Dr. Charles Preston came in to talk about the work his coroner’s office does. He also spoke about the upcoming renewal vote that will impact his office. Mayor Madden came in for his update on Mandeville. He talked about events coming up and a traffic project that is about to start. The St Tammany Library…
STHS sent in Tim and Suzanne Fraiche to talk about Autism designations for many of the clinics in the health system. She also spoke about a special event this weekend. For the City of Slidell Alex brought along Terrance McGuire. They talked about Arts Evening and the Slidell Big Shot Mardi Gras Costume Exhibit on…
Lacey and Louis came in to talk about the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Louis is the head of a new committee and he spoke about what that means. The Old Mandeville Historic Association has their Mother’s Day Home Tours back again this year. John Crane explained what you need to do to participate. Kate…
Yvette Roussel was here from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke about a golf tournament they have coming up. She also spoke about their needs for summer. Parish President Cooper spoke today about all of the studies going on right now, including, drainage, development and more. He also spoke about the recently opened bridge on…
Miranda was here from Hospice House. Their big Crawfish Cook-Off is coming up April 22 from 11-6 in Fritchie Park in Slidell. Katie stopped by from the St Tammany Tourist Commission. She talked about their website, which is a great resource for what’s happening locally. She also highlighted a lot of upcoming events. Tiffany came…
From STHS and the St Tammany Hospital Foundation we talked to Dr. Sunny McDaniel. She wanted to talk about Autism Awareness Month. She also wanted to publicize local resources for autism. Find out more at sthfoundation.org/autism. The Fools of Misrule came in to talk about the 3rd Annual Fools Fest. Free music and plenty of…
Sarah and Christy came in from Habitat to talk about the ReStore. They also spoke about next week being Spring Break and they have volunteer opportunities for young people. Tom Schib came in to talk about an event that Kiwanis is helping with this weekend. It will be at the Covington Trailhead. Our own Sarah…
Thomas Mitchell came in from Hope House to talk about their Breakfast for Champions coming up. He also talked about work Hope House does locally to help keep children safe. Jessica was here from Honey Baked Ham. They have expanded hours before Easter and they can help you with any part of your meal. Vita…
Alex was here to talk about Northshore Humane Society. They have some events coming up and they still need volunteers to foster their dogs. Sarada spoke to us about upcoming events in the City of Covington. 6:40 Q: About half of us fondly remember THIS about our first car. What? A: license plate number Winner:…
Ellenor came in from the Northshore Prosperity Center from United Way SELA. They have a couple of events coming up that she wanted to share. Christina Cooper is the head of Global Wildlife. She spoke to us about what they have going on, including some special food truck and concert events this Spring. Dr. Ben…
St Tammany Health System CEO Joan Coffman came in to update our listeners on what has been happening at STHS. She talked a lot about workforce and efforts they are making to train and retain the best possible healthcare workers for STHS. 6:40 Q: According to this survey the two biggest turn offs for singles…
Rich Mauti came in to promote the all day opportunity from the local Jersey Mike’s in Mandeville, Slidell and Hammond. 100% of proceeds today will go to the Mauti Cancer Fund. The Run to Remember is this weekend. Come run around Terra Bella on Saturday evening, see the houses, and enjoy the after party. Find…
Michael Vinsanau was here from St Tammany Parish Government. He gave us updates on infrastructure projects, drainage, litter abatement, and animal services. Scott McWilliams was here to talk about the True Wealth Advisors Crawfish Cookin’ for a Cause, which is this weekend on the Mandeville Lakefront. Hear about how they help two different non-profits in…
Valarie was here from The Blood Center. She said high schools are stepping up to fill their blood supply need. She also talked about who can donate blood. 6:40 Q: 1 in 4 people say their sleep gets interrupted nightly by this. What? A: Their dog Winner: Joe Martinez from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q:…
Tayor Meng came in to talk about the projects they have coming up for the end of the season at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. Sarah came in from the New Orleans Mission. She spoke to us about the New Orleans Mission and their overall objectives. She also spoke about an event coming up to…
STHS sent in Doug Walker from the STHS Foundation to talk about something they are doing to honor doctors, and an event featuring former NFL players. Senator Patrick McMath came in for a lengthy conversation about what he expects to see this session. He also spoke about his committee assignments and the race for governor.…
From Family Promise we spoke with David Horchar, and board member Kim Carver. They spoke about the need for more churches to step up and host families. The Hammond Airshow Challenge is a chance for students to explore some fun STEM related activities, including the Hammond Airshow Challenge. Wendy Conarro told us all about it.…
Mayor Mark came in from the City of Covington. He talked about the new roundabout being constructed in downtown Covington. He also updated us on upcoming local events. The Slidell Street is back for the 47th time in Olde Towne Slidell, brought to you by the Slidell Antique Association. Melissa Madere told us all about…
Anne Chiang is board chairman for Boys Town. She spoke about what this non-profit does locally to help keep families together and protect kids. Dr. Brady Skaggs came in to talk about the Litter Gitter. This device is being used along NS waterways to help the Pontchartrain Conservancy better understand what is in our rivers.…
Dr Charles Preston came in to talk about a vote coming up on a funding renewal for his office. He talked about all of the things his office does in addition to death investigations. Cleveland Wester was here with Oakley to talk about Chef Soiree and the work YSB does on the Northshore. Collin Sims…
Tim came in from STHS and he brought along Blake Luna. Blake is a recruiter for the health system. They are looking for candidates in all employment sectors in the hospital. Bethany and Brielle came by from Coquille. They are planning now for their summer camps. They also have a free event coming up for…
Frank Jabbia, Superintendent of St Tammany Schools, stopped by for his monthly interview. He spoke about how quickly the year is going, improvements at local schools, and keeping kids safe. Millie Mattered is a non-profit dedicated to fighting the opioid epidemic in our community. Ruth spoke about the loss of her grandson. She also told…
Ginger was here from Northshore Food Bank. She is running 40 miles this weekend for her 40th birthday to raise $4,000 for the food bank. She also talked about their current needs. Larry and Cathy came in representing Kelly Kicking Cancer, which is a non-profit found in honor of a local student who was lost…
Miranda Parker was here from Hospice House. She told us about what they do. She also spoke about their big event, the Crawfish Cook-off, which is their largest fundraiser. Katie Guasco was here from the St Tammany Tourist Commission. She spoke about an award their recently got, and she talked about all the events coming…
STHS sent in Khalilah and Bryan to talk about a new patient safety program they are working on. Don Shea talked about a program Tri-Parish Works offers to help get skilled employees to good jobs. He also gave some stats on the economy. Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and Katie Case from Main Street came in…
The St Tammany Chamber had Kyle and Lacey talk about some important events coming up, including one tied to tourism. Junior League of Greater Covington is having another weekend of inviting people to tour a great new home along the Mandeville Lakefront. Hear Bethany and Vince talk about it in the interview below. Paretti Mazda…
Special Agent in Charge Doug Williams and Leslie Hill came in from their New Orleans office to talk about hiring events the FBI is hosting around the state. Caitlin Hunter came in to talk about the golf tournament they put together in honor of her father. The Dan O’Sullivan Golf Memorial Golf Scramble is March…
Alex came by from Northshore Humane Society. They have an immediate need for Fosters. They also have a new program taking dogs from the shelter to training them as support dogs. Hear her in the interview below. Michelle Carlton is getting ready for Vintage Market Days this weekend. This is a huge event in Amite,…
St Tammany Library has some new resources for people to use. Ellen John joined Jackie Riecke to tell us about it. Success By Design is looking for teachers. Stephanie Smith said they can work with just about any schedule and any age and subject matter. If you are a teacher looking to make extra money…
Tim brought along Melanie from the STHS Foundation to talk about what the Foundation does for the health system and two events they have coming up. Christina Cooper came in from Global Wildlife. They are expecting a big Spring and she told us about the improvements they have made at Global. Ann Ollendike from the…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about infrastructure and drainage. He also gave a quick update on Mardi Gras and the pooch parades. JR League of Greater Covington sent Bethany and Vince in to talk about the 2023 Show House on Lakeshore Drive. This is a Jr. League of Greater Covington event. 6:40 Q:…
Valarie came in from The Blood Center to talk about the importance of donations. She said now that Mardi Gras is over and school is back in session they hope more people will donate. Trooper Huggins spoke to us about something new he is doing called Trooper Connect, to spend time in the more rural…
Aidan Carpenter is a local singer/songwriter who will soon be headed to play soccer for a college in New York. She came in and shared her new single with us. Hear her talk about it in the interview below. 6:40 Q: They think this football tradition dates back to 1984. What is it? A: Dumping…
Mike Cooper talked about the dog parades coming up this weekend. For STHS Tim brought in Bronwyn Doyle and Elisa Rosales to talk about their recruitment efforts to bring on more nurses. Hear them talk about the workplace environment and why a career with them is a good move. Thomas Mitchell came in from Hope…
For Family Promise we spoke to Heather Levin and board member Kim Carver. They talked about the Family Promise mission and some of the things they are working on now. Monique was here from NAMI. She spoke about some of their free classes that are signing up now. She also spoke about a free online…
Dr Chuck Preston had a few things on his mind, including the recent uptick in overdose deaths on the NS. He spoke about the dangers of Fentanyl. DA Warren Montgomery provided an update on what his office has been up to since the last time we spoke with him.
Tim and Jenny came in from STHS to tell us about all the good things going on right now at their health system. Alia from the City of Mandeville was joined by Charles from the Old Mandeville Business Association came in to update us on events going on in Mandeville. Queen Nicole with the Krewe…
Ochsner’s Dr. Kafa came to see us for Heart Month. He talked about Mardi Gras and lifestyle. He also told us about a new procedure called Watchman. Denise with Mardi Paws came in to talk about their upcoming event in Covington. Hear her talk about the festivities in the interview below. Eat Fit Northshore’s Brittany…
Yvette Roussel was here from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke about the services they offer and how to qualify for them. She also spoke about their resale shop. Amy and Larry came in to talk about Carnival in Covington, which will be one week from today. Hear them explain what to expect from this…
Jessica is a Girl Scout. She has a special event this week helping young people understand the potential resources at the local library. Hear more in the interview below. Erica was here from the St Tammany Tourist Commission. She spoke about the remaining Mardi Gras parades, Valentines Day, and more. Access Health Louisiana spoke to…
Amanda and Melissa came in from the Krewe of Eve. Their krewe, which has doubled in size, will roll in Mandeville tonight. Chris called in from St Tammany Corp. He talked about some recent events for our young people and some stats they have collected about who is living in St Tammany. 6:40 Q: Studies…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us today about parades, and an update on infrastructure they got from DOTD last week. Dr Stahls came in from STHS to tell us about his practice and some recent changes due to additional doctors they have hired. He also talked about hear health. Alex from the City of…
Michelle Biggs and Connie Ernst came in from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. They spoke about their Swinging for Scholarships Gold Tournament, a trip to Spain, and membership growth. Taylor Meng came in from Hammond to talk about the programs going on in the downtown theater, including their summer workshops. Find out more at…
Dr. Adam Brown from Tchefuncte Animal Hospital came in to talk about oral care for our animals. Mercy Health is doing their Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole event again in Madisonville. Proceeds help Mercy provide mental health services to those that need it. Marlo from the Children’s Museum of St Tammany spoke about a special event…
Sarada joined us from the City of Covington to talk everything Mardi Gras. Alex Coogan came in for Mutt Monday with Northshore Humane. She brought in some trainers who work to develop service dogs. We talked about the importance of service dogs and what they do. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: According to a recent survey,…
Jillian and Jackie came in from St Tammany Library to talk about a new book study they have going on that deals with water and Louisiana. This is a free event and if you participate you get to keep the book. Queen Heather and Amanda came in from the Krewe of Eve to tell us…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about the parades coming up this weekend, money recently sent to local non-profits, and the upcoming Parish Council Meeting. Anne from STHS partnered with Christine from The American Heart Association to talk about heart health, hands only CPR, and an event they have coming up. Sonja was in from United…
Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West sent in Leighanne and Christi to talk about events coming up for them. Mayor Greg Cromer and Jim Carlson from NTCC came in to talk about the reopening of the Slidell Regional Education Center. Jim talked about some of the classes that will be offered there and Mayor Cromer…
6:40 Q: My home would truly be a dream home if it had ____________. A type of helper like a maid/butler/chef was the most popular response. What’s next? A: No neighbors Winner: Michelle Hocke from Slidell! 7:40, 8:40 and 9:40 Q: What’s something you tried something once and quit it forever. 1 in 5 said…
King Rick Trosclair from the Krewe of Poseidon came in to talk about their big parade this weekend in Slidell. He talked about floats, throws, walking groups, bands and more. Trooper Huggins came in and shared some year end stats with us. He also talking about distracted driving, driving without a seatbelt, and car safety…
Queen Laura Kaufmann and King Greg Dicke from the Krewe of Titans came in to talk about their upcoming parade. They also spoke about the krewe and other festivities they have had as they prepare for the big night parade in Slidell. 6:40 Q: 1 in 4 people will be a victim of this this…
From St Tammany Parish Government Michael spoke to us about some different things happening in drainage. They recently had some meetings, and now the website is live to take feedback for a comprehensive drainage plan. STHS sent over one of their new executives, Christopher Ford. He works with HR and we spoke about recruitment efforts…
Family Promise’s David Horchar came in to talk about what they do and how they help homeless families. David gave some stats on 2022 and spoke about the importance of securing my church congregations to house the homeless. Nick Richard from NAMI came to see us to talk about their programs being held in person…
Kyle was back from Professional Heating and Air to talk about their special that is still going on. They are offering steep discounts on new installs and have other specials as well. 6:40 and 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Parents were asked to name something they ALWAYS tell their kids to do, and they still don’t…
Paul was here from The Blood Center. He told us about qualifications for blood donors. He also spoke about what they need from donors right now. The Junior League of Greater Covington is hosting their Project Prom. Desiree and Sarah came by to explain this great local event for young girls. 6:40 and 7:40 Q:…
Ginesse Barrett was here from the St Tammany Coroner’s Ofiice. She is a Forensic Nurse Examiner and often works with victims of sexual assault. She explained what she does for the victims and how their work helps secure convictions. 6:40 Q: For the Super Bowl ____________ ranks as the number one food football fans are…
STHS sent in Dr Marissa Moore to talk about her practice. She talked about the importance of screenings and regular visits with your doctor. The Covington Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade is coming up. Rene and Bob came in to talk about who can participate and gave some details about the event. 6:40, 7:40, 8:40…
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came by to update our listeners on where the school is right now, how they are doing with teachers, and a few events coming up. Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House sent in Heather Denenea, their Child Trafficking Specialist, to tell us about things we can all do to…
David Landry is the incoming Chairman of the Board for the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about the importance of continuing to bring East and West St Tammany together. He also promoted other things the Chamber does to promote business. Mayor Mark promoted some local events coming up and he spoke about some…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked to us about job numbers, unemployment rates and some special training they can offer job seekers. 6:40 Q: Adults fighting? This is the most common chain restaurant where you’ll see it. A: Chuck E Cheese Winner: Maria Sweitzer from Ponchy! 7:40 Q: Just over half of us go to…
Cleveland Wester from the Youth Service Bureau came in to talk about Chef Soiree. He also spoke about the car raffle, and where he’ll be selling tickets this weekend. 6:40 Q: This is sad. 2 in 5 Americans do not know how to do this in their car. What? A: Open the hood Winner: Dennis…
Joan Coffman, President and CEO of St Tammany Health System, came in to talk about 2022 and their plans for 2023. Alex came in from the City of Slidell to talk about the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Mardi Gras parade and other local events. 6:40 Q: About 1 in 15 people have never listened to music…
Jim Carlson came by from Northshore Technical Community College. He spoke about some new classes they are offering. And he told us about an IT Summit coming up for interested students. 6:40 Q: What type of food is stolen the most? A: Cheese Winner: Abigail Weiss from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Which food…
Ginger came in to talk about the Northshore Food Bank. She said this time of year sees a big drop off in donations and asked for help. She spoke about the best donations would be. Parish President Mike Cooper came in to talk about what is going on with parish government. He spoke about Mardi…
Miranda came in from Hospice House. She promoted their Crawfish Cook-off, a butterfly release, and she spoke about some of their 2022 numbers. Erica was here from St Tammany Tourist Commission. She spoke about Mardi Gras parades, other upcoming events, and a new Northshore restaurant she tried out over the weekend. 6:40 and 7:40 Q:…
Jennifer and Jillian came in from the St Tammany Parish Library to talk about their Library Con, which is coming up next week. It is free, family friendly and will be held at the Madisonville branch next Saturday. Wendy Keller is with the FBI and Kirk Boyless runs Tulane Police. They came in to talk…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about tonight’s parish council meeting where they will be tackling an extension of the high density development moratorium. STHS sent in Dr Stefan Sicinschi, a cardiologist, to talk about his practice and the ways that people can reduce their risk of heart disease. The Fools of Misrule have festivities scheduled…
Jenn was here from Habitat. She talked about the importance of affordable housing, some options Habitat can offer, and a special Community Build they have coming up. Kyle works with Professional Heating and Air. He talked about what they can do for people who have units that are under performing. He said they work with…
Liz and Erin were here to talk about Professional Women of St Tammany. They are asking the public to get online and vote on some exceptional women on behalf of their organization. Theron McCarthy came in to talk about his Mandeville location of Maryland Blue Crab and his background in the seafood industry. 6:40 Q:…
Kentrell Jones from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany East. She spoke about some new plans for 2023 and how they finished 2022. 6:40 Q: If it is properly prepared and stored, this can last for 25 years. What is it? A: A fruit cake Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many continents are…
We started the morning with a brief phone call from Parish President Mike Cooper who briefed us about a special Parish Council meeting this afternoon as well as the Parish’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Then Anne Pablovich from St. Tammany Health System stopped by to discuss the importance of regular screenings to prevent Cervical Cancer,…
Today we got to hang out with Nick Richard, Executive Director of NAMI St. Tammany who gave us a quick look back on the Holiday Season, and a look ahead at available resources for you or anyone in the midst of a “mental health minute.”
We had a great conversation with local songwriter Greg Barnhill about Christmas in New York and the Ozone Music Festival. Hear him explain below.
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about the cold weather that is on the way and things people can be doing right now to prepare. He also talked about his recent line item veto of items in next year’s budget. STHS sent in Dr. Margaret Leefe to talk about her pediatrics practice. She spoke…
Donna and Krissy were here from the West St Tammany YMCA. They have an Open House / Job Fair happening on January 7. Find out more in the interview below. 6:40 Q: When it comes to household chores 1 in 15 households still use this old school method of doing something. What is it? A:…
Carlene and Brett wanted to talk about Rhino Web Studios. They spoke about a professional website and how it helps your business. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington spoke about the recent election, cold weather, and events coming up in 2023. Kitt from Vexus offered a special deal for people who call him today……
Don Shea came in from Tri Parish Works to talk about job numbers and the local economy. He also talked about the way they have restructured how they do job fairs. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: Just short of half of all families do this together around the Holidays. What? A: Make Christmas cookies Winner: Michelle…
Dr Bob Sigillito from the St Tammany Coroner’s Office with Louie. This dog is trained to help people and Dr. Bob said they use him at the coroner’s office and at other non-profits in the area. DA Warren Montgomery spoke about his cancer journey. He also talked about a settlement with the parish regarding money…
President Mike Cooper reported there was no real damage from the storms yesterday and spoke about what his counterparts in parishes that had been hit were saying. STHS’s Dr Mike Hill came by to talk about colon cancer. He spoke about different ways to screen for colon cancer. And he talked about treatment options. Isabelle…
Lacey came in from the St Tammany Chamber to talk about some events they just had, advocacy from Chamber members, and some things that are coming up next year. Northshore Roller Derby has a bout this weekend at the Harbor Center in Slidell. Rockem Sockem and Mermaid Mayhem came in to tell us about the…
Yvette was here from the Northshore Food Bank. She spoke about the need for donations now and commemorative donations that would be perfect for Christmas. Michael came in from St Tammany Parish Government. He spoke about drainage efforts underway right now. He also spoke about the success of Holiday of Lights. Day 9 of our…
Miranda stopped in from Hospice House. They are wrapping up a good year and looking to the future. She spoke about tours of the house and the Crawfish Cook-off, among other things. Erica were here from St Tammany Tourism to talk about events remaining before Christmas. She talked New Year’s too and she told us…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about Holiday of Lights, Election Day, and the special Parish Council Meeting tonight. From STHS we spoke with Dr. McVea, who is a pediatrician, spoke to us about child safety and gifts for Christmas. Alex from the City of Slidell had a whole bunch of Christmas events to promote. Day…
Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West sent Leighanne and her daughter to talk about some home dedications they have coming up. She also spoke about the Re-Store and some sales they have going on. Jr. League of Greater Covington is hosting a Sugar Plum Market this weekend. Hear Bethany Boice explain it, and talk about…
Our Own Sarah Cottrell was in the studio to talk about Forty under 40 in the latest EDGE of the Lake. Hear her talk about the issue in the interview below. Tracy Duhon and Paula Conti came in to talk about the Hope for Children shopping bazaar coming up. They will use the proceeds from…
We spoke to Sarada from the City of Covington. She says this coming weekend will be a big one in Covington with events for all ages. Kerry was here from Blossom Girl as part of our 12 Days of Christmas. She has an event with the Grinch and lots of other surprises. It is a…
Jillian Boudreaux was here from St Tammany Parish Library. They have an event going on at their Covington branch for gardeners. Hear her below. Heather and John Botsford were here to talk about Porch Fest, which is this weekend. This is the fourth time they have done it. Bands on porches in downtown Covington. It…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about Holiday of Lights, Early Voting, and tonight’s parish council meeting. STHS sent Paul Toupes and Cindy Fowler in to talk about Angels of Light. This is an opportunity to purchase ornaments in honor or memory Alia was here from the City of Mandeville. They have a busy weekend this…
Ashleigh Taylor came in to talk about the 72nd Annual Ozone Camellia Festival that is this Saturday at Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Nick Richard from NAMI spoke today about this time of the year and how hard it can be on certain people. He talked about a free option for help from the Northshore Community Foundation…
Merry Antoon was here from Playmakers to talk about Miracle on 34th Street. Performances December 3 through December 18. Officer Vanison came in from the Greater Mandeville Police Foundation. They have a toy distribution event coming up December 10 at the Mandeville Lions Club from 8 until 11 am. 6:40 Q: 1 in 3 men…
Valarie was here from The Blood Center. She spoke about the importance of donations close to the holidays. She gave props to some high schools who have donated. And she talked about some giveaways they have going on for donors right now. Trooper Huggins from State Police Troop L came in to talk about the…
Dr Chuck Preston spoke to us about the dangers of the drug trade and some weather related safety issues. St Tammany Parish Library came into the studio to talk about a new system that controls access for younger users of library cards. Here Kelly explain in the interview below. 6:40 Q: About this time of…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about a CPRA meeting, some infrastructure projects and he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. STHS sent Anne and Julie in to talk about gestational diabetes. Julie is a nutritionist who specializes in treating this disease through diet. We spoke to Isabelle Moore and Sierra LeGarde about an event…
Taylor Meng spoke to us about upcoming productions at the Columbia Theatre. They are finishing one run this weekend, then there will be a series of Christmas programs. Superintendent Frank Jabbia spoke to us about the outcome of the school board elections. He also talked about what’s coming up at the end of the semester…
Mayor Mark spoke to us about an upcoming election for the city and he listed events coming up through the end of the year. Marlo came in from the Children’s Museum of St Tammany. They have a STEM Quest Innovation Days event coming up on November 21st through the 23rd. 6:40 Q: When asked what…
Joyce Donahue and Clake McBee came in to talk about Home Instead’s Be a Santa Program. They are teamed up with Rouses for a gift program for seniors. Erica was here from the St Tammany Tourist Commission. She spoke about some work they are doing right now to promote the area and she talked about…
Kimberly Hill came in for the Mande Milkshakers. They have a Veterans Day Parade in Old Mandeville tomorrow. Hear her talk about that and some other events in the interview below. Alan Smith came by from St Tammany Project Christmas. They have signed up lots of local families to help with Christmas this year and…
STHS sent in Laura Read to talk about their virtual option for care. Laura works full time on virtual visits and then she can help direct patients to additional care should they need it. These virtual visits can be scheduled for the patient’s timetable. Tiffany Cyprian came in to promote their 2nd Annual Market for…
President Cooper spoke about the elections being held today. He also told us about some meetings being held for a drainage project the parish is working on. And he spoke about some events coming up. Ginger spoke about events coming up in November for the Northshore Food Bank. She also spoke about the extra demand…
Alex and Danny came in from NS Humane to talk about Unleashed! Rescue Me Gala presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union on Saturday, November 12th from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Pontchartrain Yacht Club. This will be the first time the humane society has hosted the fall gala since the start of the pandemic.…
Megan came in with Tim from STHS to talk about low dose lung cancer screenings. She said this is the easiest cancer screening and she also gave some stats about who gets lung cancer. A big group came in to support Hope House through Men Who Cook. They talked about the stats around child abuse…
Erik came to see us from Acquistapaces to talk about their Wine and Cheese Extravaganza, which is this weekend. They still have a few tickets left for their Gala at the Southern Hotel. Leighanne brought in Cody Ray to talk about Habitat’s home building process. Cody explained how they make sure everyone on site safely…
Frank and Ashley came in from The Giddy Up to talk about events they have coming up. They are hosting an art event this Friday, Frank is cooking in Men Who Cook, Dr Brady Skaggs works on water quality issues for the Pontchartrain Conservancy. He talked about how rapid development created problems here. He also…
Miranda came in to tell us about Wine and Dine, which benefits Hospice. She also talked about their Raffle that is associated with that event. Trooper Huggins told us about safety on Halloween. He gave some basic tips like driving slowly, putting down the phone, and more. He also spoke about it from the pedestrian’s…
Brandt Osborne was here to talk about some pressing issues concerning teachers and bus drivers in St. Tammany Parish. Boo Fest is this weekend. Dr Karlin and Jennifer Baird come in to talk about it. This event is back after a few years off and benefits Access, a local non-profit helping kids with special needs.…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about early voting and events coming up this weekend, as well as Trick or Treating next week. STHS sent in a new doctor, Dr. Victoria Blossman, to talk about why she wanted to work at the health system. She also talked about her clinic in Folsom. Men Who…
NAMI sent in Nick Richard to talk about whey they have been up to. They are screening the film My Ascension again. It will be Tuesday November 1 and admission is free. Family Promise is having their raffle coming up and they are kicking it off with a party at Felix’s for Halloween. Sugar Bomb…
Lira from Miracle League was this morning’s first guest. From Fun to Fundraisers, Miracle League has a lot going on right now, and Lira even shared some sorta sad news…. Then Frank & Ashley from The Giddy Up in Folsom stopped by ahead of their upcoming Animals in Art show and Frank’s participation in “Men…
We started the morning chatting with Valerie from the Blood Center who shouted out some local high schools and told us all about an upcoming promotion they’ll be offering throughout the month of November in support of our Servicemen and Women. Then Marlo from the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany stopped by ahead of their…
DA Warren Montgomery spoke about crime during our monthly interview. He said they have worked their way mostly through the backlog from COVID. Hear him below. Rick, Michael and Jeremy came in to talk about Men Who Cook. This event is November 6th from the Justice Center Parking Garage and all proceeds go to the…
Cliff was here to talk about Nightmare on Columbia. He spoke about the costume contest, the stroll, and the free concert. Hear more in the interview below. St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came in to talk about elections and the importance of voting. He also addressed some of the instances they have had with…
Kit and Sam were here to talk about Vexus. They said they are in expansion mode and talked about what that means for Northshore residents. Robert Bywater was here to talk about the upcoming Slidell Food and Fun Fest. They are expecting a huge crowd this year. Hear about the rides, food and music in…
We started the morning with Rene Miller from Ener Systems. Ener Systems provides Cyber Security which is why Rene was recently a part of an upcoming documentary titled “Cyber Crime, the Dark Web Uncovered”. Besides that, he’s also got a book out called “Operation Hacker to Slacker.” Don Shea with Tri Parish Works popped in…
We started the morning with Dave & Sandy Matthews from the Deep South Cruisers chatting about their upcoming car show… Margaret & Jessica from Honey Baked Ham stopped in next. The Holidays are right around the corner and there are lots of way Honey Baked Ham can help make your holidays a little happier… Michael…
St Tammany Health System brought in Lori and Paul to talk about Monster Mash. Lori is with the Parenting Center. Paul is with their headline sponsor, Metairie Bank. Men Who Cook benefits Hope House. The men participating in the event who came to see us today included DA Warren Montgomery, Chevron’s Brad Middleton, and Keller…
Ferris was here with Father Robert Beazley from St Michaels. They have an art event this weekend. Hear them explain it in the interview below. Erica and Brittny were here from Mary Bird. Their Live Well Northshore is coming up October 22 at the Covington Trailhead. They will have a variety of free cancer screenings…
Ginger came in from Northshore Food Bank. They have tons of events coming up. She also spoke about the work they are doing and the most effective way for people to donate. Michael was here from St Tammany Parish Government. He spoke about the return of the Holiday of Lights, about a drainage plan they…
Miranda was here from Hospice House. They have a golf tournament this week and Wine and Dine is right around the corner. Hear her in the interview below. Erica was here from St Tammany Tourism. She listed as many of the upcoming events as she could. She also pointed listeners toward their website and social…
Amy Bouton was here from St Tammany Parish Library. They have Teentober going on for our teenagers and a lot of programming centered on Halloween. Hear her explain in the interview below. Daniel and Shane were here representing CAC Hope House and Men Who Cook. This event supports the work of Hope House. They talked…
Mike Cooper spoke about the shooting in Covington last weekend, the fair, an event they are bringing back for Christmas, and more. For STHS we spoke about their United in Pink Campaign with Anne and Joy. They are working hard this October to help in the fight against breast cancer. Sarah was here to talk…
Leighanne and Christy came in from Habitat. Christy is their new Volunteer Coordinator. Find out more about volunteering at Habitat in the interview below. We talked real estate and mortgages with Brooke Loescher and Alisha Arieux. They said the rising interest rates and dropping home prices don’t mean it isn’t a good time to buy…
Sarah came in to talk about the newest issue of EDGE of the Lake. She also spoke a little bit about this weekend’s Bluesberry Festival. Alan was here to talk about St Tammany Project Christmas. He wants to make sure everyone knows about their registration dates. Pam was here from A Walk to Remember. Their…
Alex was here from NS Humane to talk about their Empty the Shelters event, going on all this week. $25 adoptions all week. She also spoke about some recent rescues from a hoarding situation. Sarada was here from the City of Covington to talk about Rockin’ the Rails. This Thursday they will have Sugar Bomb,…
We started off the morning with Erica & Alex from Mary Bird Perkins. October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and they’re encouraging folks and businesses to “GO PINK” to raise funds and awareness! Then Officer Eddie Venison from Mandeville PD stopped by to chat about the upcoming National Night Out Against Crime… And finally, Mandeville Choir…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about the budget they just submitted, the fair this weekend, and road projects underway. Nicole joined Tim from STHS to talk about the St Tammany Health Foundation. Nicole explained what they do for the health care system. She also spoke about some events coming up. Cliff Bergeron was here representing…
Heather Levin came in from Family Promise to talk about their Family Promise Forty Day Raffle. Prizes start being awarded during their Halloween Day kickoff at Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar. The $10,000 Grand Prize will be awarded on the Lake in December. Nick came in from NAMI. He talked about the free therapy now…
Lira was here from Miracle League. She talked about baseball and buddies. She also told us about a golf tournament they have coming up. It was a crowd from the St Tammany Parish Fair, with Melissa bringing royalty that included Hailey and Lillie. Hear them talk about the fair in the interview below. The Professional…
Here’s the complete call of the Game of the Week on Lake 94.7, with Mike and Shane.
Gina came in from Community Christian Concern to talk about Chief Fandal’s Wild Game, Seafood and BBQ Cook-Off, which is this weekend in Olde Towne. All proceeds go to CCC to provide food, clothing and shelter to those in need. This is their largest fundraiser of the year. Find out more at cccslidell.org. 6:40 Q:…
Courtney was here from the Chef’s to Watch dinner being held at the Southern Hotel. They are bringing in 6 up and coming chefs from around the state to prepare a fantastic meal. Nicole came by from Planet Beach. She said they are known for tanning but they have so many other services. They are…
STHS brought in Dr Gabrielle Givens and Donna Wallace to talk about doctor recruitment for the health system. Dr. Givens talked about being a local product who wanted to come back home. Donna talked about other candidates they are seeking. Robbie Thomas and Jill Hutchinson came to see us to talk about the TPSO Pro…
Superintendent Frank Jabbia of St Tammany Schools spoke to us about an award winning school from Folsom, some award winning high school students, and the progress of the high school fields. Katie and Alex were here to to talk about Slidell and things happening in Olde Towne. They have an Oktoberfest coming up. And they…
Melissa Henry was here to talk about some new rules that will impact our local elections. She also told us about the technology they use to keep our elections secure. Mayor Mark was here from the City of Covington. He talked about speed bumps, or tables, and poles that will delineate the lanes. Suzy was…
Don Shea was here from Tri-Parish Works. He shared some job numbers with us and then talked about what they can do to pair job seekers with employers. Sue was here from Connecting with Kids. Her event at the Castine Center this weekend will raise money for local kids’ camps. 6:40 Q: If you are…
Coroner Dr. Chuck Preston started our morning off with details on an upcoming event and stressed the urgency of Fentanyl awareness and avoidance! DA Warren Montgomery was also here, touting members of his staff for some very impressive recent recognition and he addressed the status of the backed up inventory of cases from during Covid.…
Tim brought by St. Tammany Health System CEO & President Joan Coffmann who shared some great news and what they’re doing to continue supporting it! Mike Blalock from Centerwell stopped by today to tell us all the things Centerwell is doing to offer traditional health care for seniors. And Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal stopped…
Jessica was here from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. She talked a lot about their upcoming expo. She also talked about some other events that will be happening soon. Alisha Moore was here to talk about “Be Like Ashlie”. Ashlie was her sister who they lost to a rare form of cancer and now…
Micheal is the PIO for St Tammany Parish Government. Hear him talk about improvements they are working on in the interview below. Yvette spoke about her new position within the Northshore Food Bank. And she talked about the special designation given to September to help fight hunger. Melissa came in to tell us about the…
Cheryl was here from The Hospice House in Slidell. They have two events coming up: their Holes for Hospice and Wine and Dine. Hear details on these events in the interview below. Erica was here from St Tammany Tourism. She talked about events coming up on the Northshore. She also talked a little bit about…
Ken was here from Knights of Columbus to talk about their car show which is happening tomorrow. They have multiple categories and plenty of prizes. Find out more in the interview below. Mike Blaylock came in from CenterWell to talk about their Open House later today. Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden came in to talk about…
Tim and Toby came in to talk about stroke care. She told us about BE FAST when it comes to a potential stroke. Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time. You can hear more in the interview below. Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West sent in Jennifer and Ron to talk about home insurance policies. They…
Baileigh was here from STOPS to talk about One Step at a Time, their run/walk coming up this weekend. The STOPS 5K Walk/Run will be Saturday, September 10, at the Abita Springs Trailhead. Onsite registration begins at 7:00 am, the 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 am, and the 5K begins at 8:30 am. Online…
Cynthia Widlitze is with the Professional Women of St Tammany. She spoke to us about their all day event that helps raise money for college scholarships. Hear her below. Amy Ybarzabal from the Northshore Homebuilders came in to talk about their Fishing Tournament, coming up Friday September 30. 6:40 Q: When it comes to the…
Amy Bouton spoke to us from St Tammany Parish Library. She spoke about Food for Fines, some upcoming concerts, Tech Time and more. Gay with The Ukrainian Family Relief Project to talk about two groups they are bringing into the country. These are people who have been displaced by the war. 6:40 Q: People were…
Amy Gowland and Jennifer Saint joined Tim from STHS to talk about HR at the hospital. Jennifer specializes in finding certain types of talent. They spoke about the benefits of working at STHS. Joey Roberts from the YMCA is hosting a basketball clinic for Jr High age basketball players. Space is limited. Find out more…
The Never Forget 5K will be September 10 at the Covington Trailhead. Steven Michell came in to talk about this new event and to tell us more about the non-profit that the proceeds will go to. NAMI is offering their three free classes right now. Monique and Valerie talked about that and the free therapy…
Heather and Cindy joined Tim from STHS to talk about a program where mothers can donate break milk to help feed premature babies and babies with other conditions. Tracey and Bailee from Vinnie Pays it Forward said their event is almost sold out. They also talked about the memorial overpass that will be named after…
Michelle Goode was here to talk about the Bogalusa Blues Fest, which is coming up September 23 and 24. Great music and food all inside a perfect park to enjoy the event. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: A study finds that people really do look like __________. A: Their name Winner: Valerie Wells from Mandeville! 8:40…
6:40 Q: A third of parents have more photos of ________ than ________. Fill in the blanks. A: More photos of their pets than their kids. Winner: Julie Barre from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Parents were asked to name their favorite childhood memories and half of all parents listed THIS. What? A:…
Chris, CEO of St Tammany Corp, and Jon Atkinson, CEO of The Idea Village, spoke to us about a new partnership called IDEAinstitute Northshore. Hear about what they are offering local entrepreneurs in the interview below. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: It is estimated there could be as many as a half a million of THESE…
Lira came in to talk about baseball, which is about to start at Miracle League. They are still signing up players. she also spoke about volunteer and fundraising opportunities right now. Assessor Louis Fitzmorris spoke to us about checking your assessments right now. They have a new system in place and he spoke about that…
Trooper Huggins spoke to us about an open house they are hosting to recruit more troopers. He also gave us some pretty sobering stats about how we are doing this year on our local roadways. Valerie from The Blood Center came in to inform us that the Mad Cow exception for blood donors is no…
DA Warren Montgomery spoke to us today about the backlog of cases left over from COVID and how his office is working on them. He also mentioned giving some of his prosecutors raises over the summer. St Tammany Coroner Dr Chuck Preston brought in his Chief Deputy Dr. Bob to talk about different programs they…
From St Tammany Parish Government we spoke with Michael about a rental and utility assistance the parish already offers. He also spoke about hurricane season and reminded everyone to stay prepared. Dan Cobb came in to talk about Covington’s White Linen for Public Art, which is this Saturday from 6 until 9. There are a…
Frank Jabbia came in to talk about St Tammany Schools. He said the school year is off to a good start. He also said enrollment is up and they are fully staffed. And Frank gave an update on construction projects currently underway at the schools. Larry and Cathy from Kelly Kickin’ Cancer are looking for…
Mayor Mark spoke to us about some projects that are starting soon. He also gave some shout-outs to city employees who have done a good job. And he talked about a few events coming up. 6:40 Q: The average person will spend over 300 hours of their life doing this. What? A: Kissing Winner: Angie…
Bailey Bosco came by from STOPS to talk about their One Step at a Time 5K coming up September 10. Find out more in the interview below. Don Shea came in from Tri-Parish Works to talk about job numbers. He also spoke about some training opportunities coming up. 6:40 and 7:10 Q: Last year 17,071…
Cleveland Wester told us about a new designation YSB achieved, which allows them to help more people. We also spoke about some new programs they will be adding to. Chris from St Tammany Corp went through the latest jobs report and linked it back to what he is seeing in St Tammany. He also spoke…
Kelly Rabalais, Assistant VP of Strategy for STHS, joined Tim today to tell us about how they have employed virtual visits since the pandemic. We also talked about a new virtual nurse they will be rolling out soon. Shane Venezia is running a 5K every hour for 24 hours to benefit Hope House. Christy Atkinson…
Jessica with the St Tammany Chamber spoke to us about two big events they have coming up: their Fan Up Raffle and Lunch, and their Expo. Jim Winter and Taylor Meng came to see us to talk about the Columbia Theatre’s upcoming season. They also have auditions for The Jungle Book coming up. Vieta Collins…
Parish President Mike Cooper came in for his monthly update. He spoke about road construction, hurricane season, the development moratorium and more. Missi and Alex came in to talk about White Linen and Lagniappe with the City of Slidell. This is a big event celebrating the arts in Olde Towne Slidell. Yvette Roussel came in…
Miranda from Hospice House spoke to us about the house and who is eligible to use it. And she told us about some events they have coming up. Erica from St Tammany Tourism wanted to talk about Tammany Taste of Summer, which is going on right now. Hear about how you can score deals on…
Steven Michell, Asst. Fire Chief in Covington, was in the studio to talk about a new 5k run/walk called the Never Forget 5K. The event will be at the Covington Trailhead on September 10. Find out more in the interview below. Jennifer came in from St Tammany Parish Library to talk about their Back to…
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about Back to School, construction projects, and tonight’s Board Meeting. Megan is the Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator for St Tammany Health System. She gave us some stats about lung cancer, and explained how to get a screening. 6:40 Q: According to a recent food survey, our top two favorite things…
Leighanne from Habitat was joined by Caitlin from Chevron. Chevron is supporting this year’s Women Build. They also promoted the Re-Store and spoke about other aspects of Habitat. The Millie Mattered Moonlight Memorial is an event going on in Covington this weekend. Ruth Polston was in the studio to talk about that event and other…
Alex from Northshore Humane Society brought in Ryan Gall from Tchefuncte’s to talk about an event that is coming up next week. Sarah from our own EDGE of the Lake Magazine came in to talk about this annual issue, which celebrates our young people on the Northshore. You can enter someone today. Go to EDGE…
Father Frank came in to talk about their big event this weekend. They’ll be at the Castine Center and you can still buy raffle tickets for the new car or the 50/50. Find out more in the interview below. Nick Richard spoke to us about the new, FREE, online counseling/therapy service that has been set…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about some road construction projects, COVID numbers and other things happening around the parish. STHS sent in Joe Schonacher to talk about their facility in Folsom and their new partnership and facility at New Heights Therapeutic Riding. Hear how these efforts will help patients in the north end…
David Horchar from Family Promise came in to tell us a success story about his organization. He also spoke about their upcoming raffle and talked about their new Day Center. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 Q: 4 out of 5 people said they relied on THIS to help with their stress when they were stuck at…
Tracey and Bailee came in the talk about Vinnie Pays it Forward. This is the fourth time they have raised money to send back to the organization who helped them after that tragic day. Get tickets and info HERE. Lira came in from Miracle League Northshore. She gave us the final update on Radiothon, and…
Trooper Huggins stopped by to give his monthly update. Louisiana State Police is hiring and he spoke about what that process looks like. He also reminded drivers that we would be back in school soon, which means more traffic and school zones in effect. The Blood Center sent Valerie in to talk about the importance…
The FBI sent Darren and Kyle to talk about a special internship they have opening. They also talked about other jobs at the FBI. Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke about the local economy and an award that his organization just won. Sonja and Kris from United Way spoke about the two upcoming Red Beans…
St Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper talked about the reemergence of COVID. He also spoke about an award Animal Services won. Mayor Mark talked about some events coming up in Covington. He also bragged about some of the people who help with keeping the city looking so good. STHS sent in Dr. Seth McVea, a…
Superintendent Frank Jabbia spoke to us about getting ready for the new school year. He said they are hiring new teachers. He told us about some of the construction projects underway. And he spoke about the training administrators were doing today. Marlo came by from the Children’s Museum of St Tammany to talk about their…
Dr Chuck Preston, the St Tammany Coroner, wanted to speak to us about COVID, overdoses we’ve been having in the area, and mental health. Finley Watkins came by to talk about music. He plays rockabilly and blues and can play about 8 different instruments. Don Shea spoke to us about local job numbers and his…
St Tammany Health System sent Amy and Hedda from their HR Department to talk about job openings they have right now and the work culture at STHS. Margaret and Jessica came in from Honey Baked Ham NS to talk about Back to School and other events coming up where Honey Baked could help people out.…
Lacey from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce spoke to us about upcoming events, including their Expo and Southern Nights, which is being held at the newly redone Inn at La Provence. Gerard Labord works for Veterans Upward Bound. He told us about this non-profit and their mission to help veterans plans for and get…
Mike Cooper came in to talk about extending the moratorium, development, infrastructure, and more. Hear him in the interview below. NTCC’s Dr Jim Carlson came in to talk about some new courses they are offering. He also spoke about how good the job market is and why now is the perfect time to go back…
Miranda spoke to us about Hospice House in Slidell. They have an event coming up. She also talked about what Hospice House does to help in the community. Erica spoke to us today about the St Tammany Tourist Commission. She spoke about a movie coming up, some upcoming events, and more. 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40…
Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke to us about local job numbers and he mentioned a training that is coming up. Pete is with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. He explained what they do and he talked about recruiting more people to their ranks. Wayne Turner spoke to us about real estate on the Northshore.…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about tonight’s Parish Council meeting, some new money coming into the parish for traffic issues, and the parish’s need for more revenue. Rachel Posner is a dietician for St Tammany Health System. She talked to us today about Ideal Protein, a program to help people lose weight in…
Leighanne came in from Habitat with a couple of their volunteers, Audrey and Dana, to talk about Women Build. She also spoke about affordable home ownership and their ReStore. Sonja from United Way wanted to promote their Red Beans and Rice events. They will be at the end of this month, one in Covington and…
Amy Bouton from St Tammany Parish Library came in to talk about their summer reading (their goal has already been reached) and their remaining summer programming. She also told us about some things coming up in the Fall. Michael Mullins came in from Zita to talk about where the band will be playing this weekend.…
Mike Cooper spoke to us about the changes out at Safe Haven and he promoted the different events happening this weekend. Tim brought in Joe St. Phillip, who is the Executive Director of the STHS Emergency Room in Mandeville. He spoke about their capabilities and how they operate within the health system. He also urged…
Mayor Clay Madden from Mandeville spoke about their Light up the Lake, which is this weekend. The city also has a new website. Hear him in the interview below. From NAMI we spoke with Monique and Fabian about a new program with free therapy session and other methods of support. Hear about it in the…
Lira talked about the upcoming Radiothon, which is next month on this station. She also told us about basketball, which is going on now. She needs a few more volunteers and it is not too late for athletes to join the fun. Trey Brownfield came in to talk about the Slidell Heritage Festival. He explained…
Trooper Huggins came in for his monthly update. He said that they went to the Franklinton area following the death of an unrestrained toddler and did seat belt checks and gave out some free car seats. He also had some stats about the 4th of July weekend. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: 150 million of THESE…
Parish President Mike Cooper gave an update on some projects going on in St Tammany Parish. Jeanne and Tim visited from STHS. We talked about care for Alzheimer’s patients. Jeanne spoke about the resources STHS has to help not only patients but their families and care givers. Hear more below. Amanda Jones came in from…
David Horchar from Family Promise came in for his monthly interview and he wanted to recruit more churches to get involved. They are looking for churches to host their families for a week. Mandeville High Robotics came in to talk about an event they have coming up this weekend. CJ, Donovan, Oliver, Peyton and Jerrod…
Mayor Mark from the City of Covington spoke about their efforts to curb litter and some events coming up in the near future. Officer Vannison with Mandeville Police spoke to us about their Night Out Against Crime, which is coming up this fall. They are looking for business sponsors right now. Gary from CLAPS brought…
Cleco sent over Fran and Marianne to talk about ways they can help prevent high electric bills this summer. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works came in for his monthly update about the local economy. He also spoke about some job events they have coming up. Rick Danielson came by to talk about their Young Entrepreneurs’…
St. Tammany Parish Coroner, Dr. Chuck Preston stopped by today with details about his upcoming Suicide Symposium and a number of other events his office will soon be hosting. DA Warren Montgomery stopped by today as well with an update from his office. Q – How many squares are there on a chess board? A…
We started the day with Tim and Trisha Labbe’ from St. Tammany Health System discussing Blood Donation. Cliff Bergeron came by to talk about Taste of Covington and the upcoming Kokomo Stroll… And we finished our friendly gatherings with Public Information Officer Michael Vinceneau from Parish President Cooper’s office. Q – How many teeth does…
Alia from the City of Mandeville stopped by to chat about some upcoming events you definitely want to mark your calendar for… Lisa McKenzie from You Night stopped by to tell us about the upcoming “Battle of the Models”! And then we chatted with Tracy from Centerwell about the Grand Opening of their new Slidell…
Ginger from the Food Bank and Valerie from the Blood Bank kicked us off today and spoke about some upcoming drives…one of which includes US!!! St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper stopped by today to chat about tomorrow’s Risk Rating 2.0 meeting and other parish business. Then we got to chat with Flash, Bert, and…
We started the day with Miranda from Hospice House who gave us a recap of their recent Camp Bear-able and a look towards future Hospice House events! Then Erica from St. Tammany Tourist Commission stopped by to chat about another slew of fun and delicious upcoming events! 6:40 Q – Which country produces the most…
Mayor Clay Madden came in to talk about events coming up for his city, including Amanda Shaw, Light up the Lake and more. Hunter with Vexus Fiber spoke to us about their investment in St Tammany. He said they already offer 1 gig speeds and soon will offer even faster options. 6:40 Q: 50% of…
Senator Patrick McMath came in the studio to provide an update on the latest legislative session. He said that his stated goal during the campaign was to bring money back to the Northshore and he feels like he has done that. Elise and Renee from the St Tammany Cancer Center to talk about the way…
Tom Myer came in to talk about the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Their Legislative Wrap Up Luncheon had to be postponed due to the Special Session. But the chamber has plenty more going on. Sonja and Chris came in to promote the Red Beans and Rice Cook-off for United Way. The fund raised are…
Alex brought in one of the Northshore Humane board members, Danny Trahan, to talk about the importance of their organization and how they need our support. Kentrell Jones came in from the East St Tammany Habitat. She spoke about some of the advocacy work they do for potential home owners. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: 3…
St Tammany Library’s Amy Bouton brought in Michaela Kaeyle to talk about their Summer Reading Challenge and other events they have going on now that summer is underway. Cherie Pausina is with RFRI. They have a Gala coming up and she told us all about it. She also spoke about their non-profit’s mission and what…
We started the day with a quick chat with Parish President Mike Cooper who gave us a glimpse into tonight’s parish council meeting and deeper into Hurricane Season. Then Tim from St. Tammany Health System stopped by with Anne Pablovich and Halie Moore to chat about Men’s Health Month. And our last guest was Colby…
The Madisonville Music Fest is coming this weekend and they have great bands lined up. Hear how it will support the Maritime Museum and more details about the event below. Leighanne brought in Jennifer and Shevelle to talk about all the different ways Habitat can help potential home buyers achieve their goals. 6:40 Q: ________…
Gary Mendoza came in to talk about the summer theater program for St Tammany Schools called CLAPS. He brought in two actors as well, Logan and Luke, who talked about their roles and why they do CLAPS. Suzy from The Blood Center updated us on some of the blood drives they have had recently and…
State Treasurer John Schroder told us about checks that were just mailed out. As many as 3,000 people in St Tammany and Tangipahoa will be getting one in the next few days. He wanted to make sure everyone understood these are legit checks and do not throw them away. Louis and Nick came in to…
Parish President Mike Cooper gave us an update on a flood control project now underway and he spoke about Memorial Day. Renee Christman spoke about her work in The St Tammany Cancer Center. She spoke about how their treatment goes beyond radiation or chemo. A Taste of Covington is right around the corner and Cliff…
Sheriff Randy Smith came by after visiting his wounded deputy at the hospital. He gave us an update on the shooting and on Deputy Doby’s condition. He also spoke about the incidents in Alton and Coquille. David Horchar from Family Promise came in to talk about the new facility they are opening tomorrow. The Willie…
Julie from COAST and Anne from STHS came in to talk about their collaborative lunch about living a normal life while COVID is around. Brittany from Eat Fit NS brought in Ginger from the Northshore Food Bank to talk about how they paired their healthy eating program with getting healthy donations for the food bank.…
Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke to us today about a new website they have up designed to promote the Northshore. He also gave us some new job numbers and talked about a training event this week. Paul from The Blood Center spoke about their basic need for blood donors and then he also told…
Dr. Chuck Preston came by to talk about his latest efforts to help with mental health. He told us about a Suicide Symposium coming up in June. And he updated us on COVID numbers. DA Warren Montgomery talked to us about some trials they concluded this week and updated us on the latest involving his…
Michael from St Tammany Parish Government gave a quick update on two infrastructure projects that will be going on soon. STHS sent in Melissa, Emily and Paula to talk about a relatively new program that offers wellness visits into people’s homes. Christi and Jennifer came in from Northshore Technical Community College to publicize their search…
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia spoke to us about the recent graduations, changes coming for next school year, and the work going on at their fields. The Fools Fest is this week. Free admission and some great bands. Dan and Mark told us all about it. They’ll be at the Covington Trailhead this Saturday…
Sharon Rock was here to talk up the new Hamburger Festival in Covington, which she is headlining. Hear her talk about the details of the event in the interview below. Sarada was here from the City of Covington. She has not slowed down since taking on her new job with the city. She said they…
Liz from Start Corp brought in Mason Smith. They wanted to talk about mental health given that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works came in to talk about local job numbers and some hiring events they have coming up soon. 6:40 Q: The average American eats about 60 of these…
Mayor Clay Madden spoke to us about some upcoming events. He also talked about where the city is in the budgeting process and some new things they have coming to help citizens. State Treasurer John Schroder talked to us about an event they have coming up on the Southshore. They are inviting people to come…
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman came in to provide an update on their health system. She spoke about celebrating their employees, where we are after COVID, and more. Hear her in the interview below. Stacy Melvin talked about their concerts this weekend. Beatles fans might want to check it out. Johnny Johnston came in…
Jessica Hester with the St Tammany Chamber came in to talk about their upcoming events. She also spoke about the advantages of being a chamber member. Jeff Polito came by to talk about their upcoming PA Camps ans he brought along Vivienne, Roy and Andy. Sonja stopped by to talk about United Way’s Red Beans…
Parish President Mike Cooper gave an update on the passing of the moratorium last week and spoke about numerous road construction projects. Kara McSwain spoke to us about NS Food Bank and what they are doing to help with hunger on the NS. 6:40 Q: One in six Americans have not _________ in over a…
Miranda said they had a record setting Crawfish Cookoff and thanked everyone who came out. She also spoke about their Camp Bearable. Erica from St Tammany Tourism came in to share information about their very busy plans for the summer and beyond. Hear what she said in the interview below. Tim Satterlee joined Sam from…
Nick Richard from NAMI joined Amy Bouton from St Tammany Parish Library to discuss the ways the two are partnering for Mental Health Awareness Month. Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke to us about some new job numbers and some training events coming up. Vieta Collins told us about an Open House in Slidell tomorrow…
Mike Cooper was on the road this morning when he called in for his weekly update. He spoke about the Prayer Breakfast he was attending in Pearl River. He talked about tonight’s Parish Council Meeting. And he spoke about the parish’s funding issues and the DA’s lawsuit. St Tammany Health System’s interview this morning featured…
Leighanne and Heather stopped by from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West. Heather, who works for Family Promise, is currently building a house through Habitat. We talked about that and some specials in the Re-Store. David and Tracy from Ski Dawgs, Adaptive Water Skiing, came in to talk about their first event coming up this…
Rebecca came in from Southern Avenue to give us some ideas for Mother’s Day. Hear her in the interview below. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: What is a woman’s #1 pet peeve when her husband/partner is driving? A: He plays the radio too loud Winner: Allison Alrrieu from Lacombe! 8:40 and 9:40 Q: The average…
Megan Haggerty came in from the Northshore Humane Society. She recently became their Development Director and she talked about efforts they are making on behalf of our four legged friends. Joey is shooting free throws again this year for Give NOLA Day. Hear him talk about the YMCA and the work they do on the…
Barks and Bourbon is an event that will benefit two great local non-profits. Hear Amber and Julie talk about it below. The Space Ninjas are a robotics team that won a spot in a competition in Arkansas. Hear Lexi, Riley, Adam, Asher and Brandon in the interview below. Ashley and Frank came to see us…
Tricia Doell is an Occupational Therapist at STHS. She specializes in hand care and treatment. We spoke about her job and Tim reminded us about the blood drive competition the hospital is a part of. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: The average American Adult could expect 4 of these per year when they were a kid.…
State Treasurer John Schroder joined a group who came in to talk about an event that will raise funds to help with homeless veterans on the Northshore. The event is from Project Blessings All Year Round. Family Promise is about to do a ribbon cutting on their new day center at the Safe Haven Campus.…
Lira came in from Miracle League. They are about to wrap up baseball and getting athletes signed up for basketball. She was also looking for a few more volunteers to wrap up baseball. Scott McWilliams came in the studio to promote Crawfish Cookin for a Cause, which is this weekend on the Mandeville Lakefront. Find…
Laurie Panzeca came in from the Slidell Memorial Hospital Foundation to talk about their upcoming Driving Out Cancer Golf Tournament on April 29th at Pinewood. Hear all about it in the interview below. Dustin Dwight came in from the Louisiana State Police. He wanted to give out some stats on driving in Troop L. He…
Thomas Mitchell came in to talk about Hope House and their Champions for Children Breakfast, which is coming up next week. Dusty Thomas and Lt. Brit Miller from the Covington Police Department came in to talk about the Covington PD Pro Rodeo, a new event coming up at the St Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. Chris from…
Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser spoke about his Love the Boot Campaign and all the great people who are getting involved this year. Mike Cooper spoke about his State of the Parish speech to the Chamber yesterday. He touched on local events coming up. And he shared an award his staff just received. Dr. Torcson, the…
Frank Jabbia came in from St Tammany Parish Schools. He talked about building projects, the NAMI event, graduation and more. The FBI came up from their New Orleans office to talk about job openings they have. They explained some of the support roles employees can assume in the organization. Nick from NAMI was in the…
Mayor Mark spoke about the upcoming Uniques and Antiques Festival. We also talked about small towns, Leadership St Tammany, and door to door solicitor rules. Suzy from The Blood Center told us about a new contest they have coming up pitting some Northshore hospitals versus Southshore ones. Dr. Willbert with Big Sky Cares said they…
Miranda was here from Hospice House to talk about their Crawfish Cook-off. They have waited two long years to get this event back. It will be a big crowd and she advises people to buy their tickets online. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works gave us some national numbers and some local job numbers. He also…
Warren Montgomery stopped by to talk about his proposed tax. Early voting starts this weekend. Find out more in the interview below. Michael, the PIO for St Tammany Parish Government, explained the public letter Parish President Mike Cooper released about the Parish Council yesterday. Hear him below. Dr. Christine Thurston spoke to us about the…
Erin with the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce spoke to us about their position on the proposed moratorium. She also talked about events that are coming up in the next few months. Bogalusa’s Mayor Wendy Perrette and Tiffany Carney came in to talk about their new balloon fest. Hear all about it in the interview…
Mike Cooper came in to the studios for his monthly update. He spoke about the proposed moratorium and explained the DA’s proposed tax from the parish’s perspective. Jeanine Barns from the Kiwanis of Greater Covington came in to talk about their event this weekend at the Covington Trailhead. 6:40 and 7:40 Q: 1 in 5…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: In Europe it is 2/3rds and in the US it is 1%. What is it? A: Stick-shift cars Winner: Amanda Chunn from Covington! 8:40 and 9:40 Q: Doing THIS can save you $50 a year in fuel costs. What? A: Cleaning out your trunk Winner: Debbie Myers from Slidell!
We started the day with a visit from St. Paul’s State Champion and record holding powerlifters, Joshua Kellum & Chandler Loescher, along with their coach, recent inductee to the Louisiana High School Powerlifting Hall of Fame, Jesse Kellum… Then Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden stopped by to chat about Sunset Point, Vinnie Liberto, and other upcoming…
Our busy Thursday on the Lake started with a visit from St. Tammany Public Information Officer Michael Vinsanau who gave us updates on the Moratorium vote tonight and other Northshore improvements… Then Tim from St. Tammany Health System stopped by with Dr. Sunny McDaniel and Cindy Ingram to discuss World Autism Month… Donald Lanier from…
Alice from the St. Tammany West Exchange Club came to chat about this Saturday’s Rockin’ For Kids at the Covington Trailhead. All the details are in the interview below! And if you’re looking for something to do earlier on Saturday, Alexis Hocevar from the Lake Ponchartrain Basin Maritime Museum stopped over to tell us about…
Amy Bouton came in from the St Tammany Parish Library. They are taking steps not to get public input to plan for their future. They also have some special events coming up. Rick Danielson came in from the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville. They have a golf tournament and a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter…
Mike Cooper shared an update on last night’s weather and he told us about the reopening of the Highway 11 Bridge. Dr Ben Brown is a brain surgeon who spoke to us about the local advances in his field of medicine thanks to a working partnership between Ochsner and St Tammany Health System. Slidell High…
Cleveland Wester and Kelly Brian stopped by to talk about an endowment that is being started for the Youth Service Bureau. They also spoke about how this non-profit helps so many people. Nick Richard from NAMI spoke about My Ascension, and the young lady this story is about. NAMI is doing a second event after…
Trooper Huggins came by from Troop L today for his monthly visit. He talked about distracted driving, impaired driving, and child safety seats. Hear him below. Dan and Marcella came in from the CBA to talk about a special Rocking the Rails this Thursday. It is a free event but money spent on beer and…
Suzy joined Valerie from The Blood Center to talk about the power of donating blood. She shared some amazing stories about people they have helped. Hear them below. 6:40 Q: A study shows that doing THIS will ease your pain just like prescription medication. What? A: Swearing Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40…
