Frank Jabbia, St Tammany Schools Superintendent, spoke about their ongoing efforts to keep kids in school as we deal with Omicron. Robbie, Dusty and Jill came to see us for the Mounted Rodeo that is going on this weekend in Amite.
6:40 and 7:40 Q: The use of these two words incorrectly is the most common grammatical mistake people make. What are the two words? A: Your/you’re Winner: Nicole Silva from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: THIS was voted as the 2nd worst pizza topping (behind anchovies). What is it? A: Olives Winner: Mark Cole from Covington! 9:40…
Bethany came in with Tim to talk about a “Stop the Bleed” class they have coming up. Hear them below. Nick from NAMI and Gavin from Meribo came in to talk about efforts Gavin is making to help hospitality workers with their mental health. Hear him below. Mike Cooper spoke about weather and COVID during…
6:40 Q: In a survey people were asked to name the least exciting chore they could think of. What chore topped the list? A: Ironing Winner: Charles Drago from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: THIS is the #1 thing moms and dads get nostalgic about when thinking back to their elementary school days. Today’s kids…
6:40, 7:10, and 7:40 Q: About half of us do this every night when we sleep. What? A: Sleep on the same side of the mattress Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: Almost a third of people surveyed said they always and intentionally hold their breath while doing this. What? A: Driving through a tunnel Winner:…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: There are approximately 350 shapes of pasta…The three most popular shapes are__________. A: Spaghetti, macaroni, and penne Winner: Kieran Bourgeois from Covington! 7:40 Q: Almost HALF of all people do this while watching a big sporting event. What is it? A: Eat pizza Winner: Tony Ashley from Covington! 8:40 Q: One…
Jorie from COAST was joined by Anne from STHS. They were in the studio to promote two events for seniors coming up soon. Hear them explain below. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works spoke about the local economy and jobs. He also mentioned some job fairs they have coming up.
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Three in five Americans simply hate how THIS looks. What? A: Their smile Winner: Deja Conrad from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This apparel was invented by a 15-year old boy and we might need it this week. What is it? A: Earmuffs Winner: Rich King from Mandeville! 8:40 Q: What…
Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden spoke to us about events coming up in his city. He also spoke about a new shopping development in Mandeville. Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke about the latest job numbers and what they mean for St Tammany Parish and the state. Young local actor Beau Hart spoke about his career,…
Tim brought in two pharmacists from STHS, Christine and Amanda. They explained what they do within the hospital and spoke about Vaccines. President Mike Cooper gave us his weekly update. He spoke mostly about local COVID numbers. Heather from CAC Hope House talked about trafficking. She told us some of the warning signs in young…
Rene Ragas from Our Lady of the Lake Northshore joined Lacey to talk about the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Rene spoke about COVID. They both spoke about the Chamber’s role in promoting business on the NS. Liz and Diana came in from the Professional Women of St Tammany to talk about a contest they…
6:40 Q: 8 of the top 10 largest statues in the world are of this. A: Buddha Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This actor played 6 different roles in the Polar-Express. Who is it? A: Tom Hanks Winner: Ellen Gilson from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: The process is called unconscious selective attention, which means…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: For at least 30% of our time awake we are doing THIS. What? A: Sitting down Winner: Eve Mattison from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Teenagers say this is the most stressful part of driving. Most female adults agree. Men not so much. What? A: Parallel Parking Winner: Isabelle Chevalier from…
6:40 Q: In the US THIS food is thrown away more often than any other. What is it? A: Bananas Winner: Kelly from Covnigton! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What are the colors of the rainbow? A: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, & Violet Winner: Julia Manale from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: As of today, about…
Christina came in from St Tammany Tourist Commission and she was all about Mardi Gras. Here her talk about everything going on in the interview below. Miranda from Hospice House talked about their Crawfish Cook-off, a motorcycle giveaway and some of the challenges they have faced in the last two years.
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Men look at THIS for five seconds longer than women. What? A: Their own reflection Winner: Debbie McDaniel from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many legs does a lobster have? A: 10 (8 walking legs and 2 larger claw legs) Winner: Jack Folse from Mandeville! 8:40 ONLINE 9:40 Q: It…
6:40 Q: It costs you an average of 29 cents per minute to use this. What? A: Your car! Winner: Terry Engel of Madisonville! 7:10 – KIDS Q: 16% of people say they’ve never washed this. What? A: Their Car! Winner: William Turner of Slidell! 7:40 Q: The top 3 places where people kiss outside their…
Noelle from the St. Tammany Library stopped by to tell us about some neat new programs currently underway at your local library! Then Mark & Dan with the Fools of Misrule came by with all the details for tomorrow’s Mardi Gras kickoff march…and other “fool”ishness!
6:40 Q: This year, men in America will spend just under $5 billion on this. What? A: Makeup! Winner: Victoria Cervini from Abita! 7:10 – KIDS Q: The average parent will say this to their child four times a week. What? A: Tie your shoes! Winner: Aubrey Dolittle of Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Surveys show that men are 40%…
Anne & Melissa stopped by today to help us “Be Well” and get “Healthier Northshore” in 2022. Melissa also had some great advice for people seeking covid tests!
6:40 Q: A recent food survey found that 61 percent are eating leftovers more than ever since the start of COVID. According to this survey, what food makes the best leftovers? A: Soup! Winner: Paul Scariano from Abita! 7:10 – KIDS Q: Kids were recently surveyed and asked, what’s something you hope your parents NEVER do in…
Leighanne from Habitat came by first to look back at 2021, look ahead to 2022, and let us know how we can all help their continued success. Then Alex and Emily came by from the Northshore Humane Society with “Janis Joplin” for a rescheduled Mutt Monday…on Wednesday…so here’s our Wednesday Wag with our Humpday Hound!
6:40: Q: About 60% of adults do this weekly, 8% of adults do it daily, but only 40% of those who do it, believe it works. What is it? A: Talk to your plants! Winner: NONE! 7:10 – KIDS ONLY: Q: 85% of kids, but only 10% of adults ate this during the holidays? A:…
Lisa McKenzie with You Night brought Cancer Survivor and “Dreamgirl” Patty Stoddard to tell her story and talk about the upcoming event!
6:40 Q: You saw this over the last month and it is a holiday tradition that started in San Francisco. What is it? A: The first Salvation Army collection kettle Winner: John Poe from Lulling! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: Nearly 1 in 4 American households even do THIS in the bathroom. What is it? A:…
6:40 Q: About 1 in 3 of us have been the victim of this rip-off during the last year. What? A: Porch pirates Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: In this survey US Children ranked THIS as their #1 favorite food that a parent cooks. What? A: Spaghetti Winner: Michelle Hocke from Slidell! 7:40…
Melissa joined Tim to talk about where STHS is as they end 2021 and prepare for 2022. Shannon from All State came in to talk about looking at your insurance following the storm to make sure you have everything you need covered.
6:40 Q: THIS is the #1 gift we buy in the wrong size. What is it? A: Gloves Winner: Oliver Clute from Covington! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: This Christmas tradition started about 125 years ago. What is it? A: Leaving out milk and cookies for Santa Winner: Caitlin Carpenter from Mandeville! 8:40 Q: Half of…
6:40 Q: 1 in 4 of us have one of these in our home and it lasts an average of 9 years. What? A: Artificial Christmas Tree Winner: Allison Rice from Slidell! 7:40 Q: In a survey of women, THIS was voted the absolute worst Christmas gift they could get. What is it? A: A…
6:40 Q: If you gave this as a gift last year for Christmas, there’s a 1 in 5 chance it hasn’t been taken out of the packaging. What is it? A: A gift card Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: There is a 1in 4 chance that this will happen on Christmas Day. Wat…
Mike Cooper spoke to us about the election last weekend, revenues for the parish, and what he sees coming up next year. Donna came to see us from the West St Tammany YMCA to talk about Breakfast with Santa. Dr. Doty from The Joint Chiropractic came in to talk about what makes their practice different.
Christina from the St Tammany Tourist Commission chatted with us about all the great events coming up for Christmas on the Northshore. Miranda from the Hospice House spoke to us about their Coffee and Cars coming up this weekend. Darren from Creole Bagelry shared his story about his restaurant and how it came to be.
6:40 Q: Makes sense, U.S. households bought about one fourth more of these while we were stuck at home. What is it? A: Pregnancy tests Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: 1 in 3 parents have accidentally done this during the last week. What is it? A: Scolded the wrong child Winner: Jody Brandt from Slidell!…
6:40 Q: About 1 in 10 people will give a gift to this (non-family) person this holiday. Who is it? A: Babysitter Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Seven U.S. Presidents have this in common. What is it? A: Not born in the U.S.A. Winner: Sterling Carron from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: 3 In 5…
Great conversation today with Joan M. Coffman, FACHE, STHS President and CEO. She reviewed their past year and spoke a little about the future as well. Hear her below. President Mike Cooper spoke about the importance of voting on Saturday. He also talked about their meeting this week with Dept. of Transportation officials to explore…
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 American kids under the age of 10 will do this between now and Christmas Day. What is it? A: Cry on Santa’s lap Winner: Amgela Cerise from Slidell! 7:40 Q: What food item literally means “twice-cooked”? A: Biscuit Winner: Regan Authement from Slidell! 8:40 Q: 50% of men say they…
6:20 Q: The average person will eat over 3,000 of these over the course of their life. A: Bananas Winner: Cindy Shaeffer from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Name four U.S. States that share their border with Texas….. A: Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico Winner: Helen and Edith from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: The average family…
Wendy Keller with My Friend’s Closet came to see us about an effort they have underway to provide Christmas gifts for some local school children. Hear her explain in the interview below. Tina came in from the Milkshakers to talk about a special tea they are having soon. She also spoke about events they have…
6:40 Q: 9 in 10 people use one of these on a daily basis. What? A: Seatbelt Winner: Eva Broyard from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: The __________ was the most used emoji of 2021, followed by the ________. A: Tears of joy and heart emojis Winner: Jadyn from Covington! 8:40 Q: How many squares are…
STHS sent in Melanie and Paula to talk about their Angels of Light program which is coming up. This is a great way to recognize and honor loved ones during Christmas. The Ren Fest is having a record year! They said if you are coming out you probably want to try to get your tickets…
6:40 This animal is all most always left handed A: Kangaroo Winner: Billy Lanham from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot 1 in 3 teens now own this. What? A: Smartwatch Winner: Lillie Taylor from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: It is a five-word saying in which one of the words ends in the letter “t” and the…
Alia from the City of Mandeville came in to talk about the events they have coming up this weekend. She also spoke about a local shopping program. Aimee came in from the Professional Women of St Tammany. They are hosting their Pink Tutu Run. Proceeds from this event help them fund scholarships for local women.…
6:40 Q: People shouldn’t toss these after using them because they can be placed in stinky shoes to make them smell better. What are they? A: Tea bags Winner: Kinsley Hardy from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: These only need two hours of sleep a day. What is it? A: Elephants Winner: Noah Borne from…
6:40 Q: Here’s a timely question. Despite all the hoopla half of Americans think THIS is better than THIS! What is it? A: Thanksgiving leftovers are better than the actual meal Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This famous landmark gets half a foot taller in the summer due to the heat. What is…
6:40 Q: THIS is the most common time of the year for men over the age of 30 to gain weight. What is it? A: During football season Winner: Chris Martinez from Hammond! 7:10 Q: 1 in 6 drivers have accidentally backed in to THIS. What? A: Their own garage door. Winner: Liz Bailey from…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: We use it all the time now but supposedly this phrase was first seen in a Dallas newspaper in the early 1950’s. What is the phrase? A: Fast Food Winner: Shannon Holley from Covington! 8:40 Q: This was originally written to be a Thanksgiving song . . . not a Christmas…
DA Warren Montgomery spoke at length about the Jack Strain verdict. He talked about how the prosecution developed and what he thinks will happen from here. He also spoke about a proposed sales tax he might bring forward early next year to fund his office. Adele Bruce-Smith joined St Tammany Coroner Dr. Chuck Preston to…
6:40 Q: It makes sense that doing THIS for 60 minutes each week will make you happier. What is it? A: Singing Winner: Samantha and Molly from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Dads now do this more than moms during the school year. What is it? A: Prepare kids lunches Winner: Jennifer Dorian…
Tiffany and Sherling came with Tim today to talk about STHS’s efforts with Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Hear them talk about it in the interview below. President Mike Cooper spoke about the tax that did not pass last weekend and thanked those who did come out and vote. He spoke about the need to find…
6:40 Q: We should but almost half of us don’t know this about ourselves. What is it? A: Blood type Winner: Claire Harvey from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What tourist destination was once known as the Sandwich Islands? A: Hawaiian Islands Winner: Sterling and Cecilia from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: This service was provided twice…
6:40 Q: If you are an American you will probably eat THIS 7 times this month. What? A: French Fries Winner: Sarah and Jackson from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average dad has 5 of these. It is not always good when he uses them. What is it? A: Dad jokes Winner:…
Mayor Mark spoke about the fire that destroyed a building last night in downtown Covington. He also spoke about some events coming up, and efforts he is making to help with traffic. Kerry and Natalie came in from Blossom Girl and About Face. They came in to explain Pink Friday, which is this Friday.
6:40 Q: 1 in 6 car accidents are caused by THIS. What? A: People arguing in the car Winner: Maggie Gray from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Half a million tons of THIS gets sold every year. What? A: Gum Winner: Brody and Braylen from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: The average person says this five times…
Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden came in for his monthly interview. He brought along one of Mandeville’s police officers to talk about an event they have coming up. Chris from St Tammany Corp spoke about local job numbers, the importance of getting out to vote and he mentioned some training they have coming up. Tracy Smith…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: This is now one of the top three things young couples put on their wedding registry. What is it? A: A Robotic Vacuum Winner: Darren Miller from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This happens about 75 times a year in the average household, but it happens more than that in…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works came in for his monthly visit. He spoke about jobless claims and COVID numbers, among other things. Jessica and Margaret wanted to share information about Honey Baked Ham’s plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hear how they can help you in the interview below.
6:40 Q: A higher percentage of citizens of the United States drink this than any other country. What is it? A: Orange Juice Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: There are 3 of these for every human on earth. What? A: Chickens Winner: Brooke Ezell from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: The average person does THIS…
6:40 Q: Eight out of 10 Americans say they use slang but half admit to not even know what the terms mean. What is one of the most disliked slang terms? A: Woke, OK Boomer and On Fleek Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Even though they should be able to 1…
Chryl joined Melissa from STHS to tell us about the steps they take to make sure treatment is effective and safe at the new St Tammany Cancer Center. The Ren Fest sent a couple of sword-fighting brothers from the Lords of Adventure to come see us this morning. They had record crowds last weekend and…
Mike Saucier joined Lacey from the St Tammany Chamber to talk about the ballot on this Saturday and its importance for St Tammany. Sarada spoke to us about Three Rivers, which is this weekend in Covington. Victoria from the Silver Slipper spoke to us about something special they did for Veterans Day. Hear her below.
Parish President Mike Cooper came in the studio for his monthly interview. He talked about debris cleanup, Veterans Day and the election this Saturday. Yvette Roussel wanted to promote Pallets with a Purpose for the Northshore Food Bank. The event is this weekend. Find out more in the interview below. Vieta Collins brought in Peyton…
6:40 Q: One in six of us share a meal with ________ on a daily basis. Who? A: Our Pets Winner: Coach Patrick and a bunch of kids! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: When parents were asked to name foods they enjoy now, but hated as a kid, THIS came in at number one. What? A:…
Miranda came to see us from Hospice House to talk about their latest fundraising efforts. They have quite a few events coming up in the next month or so. Hear her explain them in the interview below.
6:40 Q: The average parent has 15 of these per day. Fifteen what? A: Minutes of free time Winner: Katherine Jenks from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Supposedly this animal can see daylight 45 minutes before it is visible to humans. What is it? A: Chicken Winner: Lillian Bordelon from Marrero! 7:40 Q: When it…
Natalie Russo Witman is running for Constable in the Mandeville area. She spoke to us about her plans if elected, which includes a new idea on dealing with litter. Steve and Gillian came in to talk about bagpipes and the Ren Fest, which kicks off this weekend. They are expecting big crowds this year. David…
Parish President Mike Cooper checked in with us about the upcoming election, debris removal and COVID. Tim brought in Kelli to talk about Diabetes Awareness Month. She talked about prevention and the team STHS employs to detect, prevent and treat diabetes. Leighanne and Terri came in to tell us about Habitat for Humanity St Tammany…
6:40 Q: 4 out of 5 parents _______________ when their kids are in the car. What? A: Drive slower Winner: Amy Lebouef from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This is the only state that doesn’t share any letters in its name with the word “mackerel.” A: Ohio Winner: Josie Dupont from Covington! 7:40 and…
Our EDGE of the Lake Readers Choice voting it underway. Cast your vote HERE. Our friend Ricky came by to talk about the Ozone Songwriters Fest going on this weekend. Hear Ricky talk about it in the clip below and hear snippets of his newest songs in the files below that. Alex from Northshore Humane…
John Neill with Pelican Park spoke to us about an event coming up that involves a speaker from Duke University. Dr Florence Wright specializes in radiation when it comes to the treatment of cancer. She explained how her practice of medicine works and she also spoke about the importance of screenings. Marion Lyons came in…
6:40 Q: Americans spend 2 billion dollars a year to take care of this common problem. What is it? A: Bad Breath Winner: Cheryl Wager from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: For the last 10 years this movie franchise has put out a Top 5 Halloween costume. What is it? A: …
6:40 and 7:40 Q: The most popular hobby around the world is _________. What is it? A: cooking Winner: 7:10 Kids Loot Q: A new survey found THIS is the most disappointing item you can give out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. What? A: A toothbrush Winner: Wyatt Bear from Covington! 8:40 Q: 1 in 6…
Jodie Harrison is a Nurse Practitioner at Slidell Memorial Hospital’s High Risk Breast Clinic. Hear her explain how they help women in the interview below. Jim Winter talked about a scary production they have at the Columbia Theatre hitting the stage just in time for Halloween. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
Tim from STHS brought in Dr. Robert Faucheux to talk about pediatrics. Dr Faucheux and his team had to relocate after Ida due to damage from the storm. He also spoke about vaccines for kids. President Cooper spoke today about the expiring mask mandate, the upcoming election, and Halloween.
Nick came by from NAMI to talk about where we in the mental health world. He said we have never had a pandemic followed by a major hurricane and he feels like the next few years will be tough. Leighanne and Lindsey came by to talk about a collaboration between Habitat for Humanity St Tammany…
6:40 Q: One in four women and one in five men consider this political issue a real deal breaker when it comes to getting into a relationship. What is it? A: Not being registered to vote Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About three in 10 American kids will do this on Halloween. What…
6:40 Q: These were first sold to consumers in the early 1980’s and cost around $1000? A: CD players Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What is the name of Mickey Mouse’s pet dog? A: Pluto Winner: Evelyn, Samuel and Amy from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: 6 in 10 of us now believe in THIS.…
6:40 Q: What is the least sold regular menu item at McDonald’s restaurants across the U.S.? A: hot tea Winner: Emilia Neufield from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: For 4 out of 5 kids it will take about a week to do THIS. Do what? A: Eat all their Halloween candy Winner: 7:40 Q: They…
Sheriff Randy Smith and Neal Clark came in to talk about their efforts for Hope House through Men Who Cook. And since his agency is involved in some of the cases, Sheriff Smith spoke about the work Hope House does for our most vulnerable. Dennis Charlesworth came in to talk about an event honoring those…
Valerie came in from The Blood Center to talk about their mission and some of the things they are doing now to achieve it. Cynthia and Barbara had all kinds of great information from the SBA. They also had stats about the number of homeowners who have sought low interest loans from the organization most…
Boo Bash on the Lawn is Back! Hear Gillian and Marlo talk about what they expect this year from this event, which is October 30th from 10 until 12. Dana and Liz came in to spread the word about the Start Community Health Center and all the work Start does. Hear them below. Men Who…
6:40 Q: The U.S. held this 200-year-old record until the Netherlands took it away. What is it? A: Tallest country Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This candy was named after a horse. Which candy? A: Snickers Winner: Lillie Grant from Lacombe! 7:40 Q: Sales of this rise 50% in the spring and fall…
6:40 Q: A new survey of single people says the best place to meet a potential date is at a party, what place comes in second? A: Volunteering Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This cereal was voted #1 at leaving the best milk in the bowl. Which cereal is it? A: Cocoa Puffs…
Tiffany Raiford joined Tim to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They also spoke about some events they just had and Monster Mash, which is this weekend. Mayor Madden wanted to talk about the LPO being on the Lakefront this weekend. Hear about it in the interview below.
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia spoke about the upcoming millage renewals for the school, the social media incident that led to several students getting arrested and some of the construction projects they have going on at the schools. Sarah gave us all the details for this weekend’s event in downtown Covington, which includes a…
6:40 Q: Over 200 million pounds of paper is used in the US each year for this purpose. What? A: Receipts Winner: Rebecca Crow! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About half of American families will do this during the month of October. What? A: Carve a pumpkin Winner: Erica Kobrock from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Our favorite…
6:40 Q: This classic toy is getting a modern upgrade… it actually works. It is on sale while supplies last for $6o. The regular toy sells for around $9.99. What is it? A: Rotary phone Winner: Travis Monthei from Pearl River! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: A teacher/day care worker has the germiest job. What job…
We had a big crew in from Men Who Cook for Hope House. Hear them explain the event and what the funds are used for. Dr Chuck Preston came in to talk about the work he does with the Coroner’s Office. He also spoke about a drug problem he is seeing out in the public…
6:40 Q: Just under half of us have this in our car but we don’t use it. What is it? A: A cassette player Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 4 out of 5 kids recognize this logo by the age of 3. Which logo? A: McDonalds Winner: Jace from Slidell! 7:40 Q: If…
6:40 Q: The top Christmas gift Americans hope to receive this year is ____________. What? A: A vacation Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: A survey says that the #1 candy kids want in their trick or treat bags is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. What came in second? A: M&M’s Winner: Abbie Cook from…
6:40 Q: The average person consumes two bottles of this per year. What is it? A: Ketchup Winner: Angelle Cuccia from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average cow produces how many glasses of milk a day? A: 90 glasses Winner: Ethan McCarthy from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: New statistics show that only 1 in 20…
Melanie and Lori came in from STHS to talk about Monster Mash, which is back to a more normal event. Paul came in from Metairie Bank as one of the primary sponsors. Hear them talk about this fun event in the interview below. Sarah came in to talk about this weekend’s Girod Street Stroll. OMBA…
6:40 Q: Disney employees at their parks are required to do this because in some cultures it would be offensive not to do so. What? A: Point with two fingers or their whole hand Winner: Myrna Fredrick from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: When asked about their favorite childhood memories, almost half of…
6:40 Q: The average person will spend $7,000 on this during their career. What? A: Snacks from vending machine Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Kids in the USA spend about half a billion dollars on THIS every year. What is it? A: Bubble gum Winner: Sicily Conn from Folsom! 7:40 Q: Research suggests…
President Cooper spoke today about debris removal, the upcoming election, COVID and some events in the near future. Hear him in the interview below. Vintage Market Days is back this weekend and Michele told us about discounted tickets and what to expect at the event this time around. Joe told us about how this local…
6:40 Q: Talk about germs, almost 14,000 different hands touch one of THESE every month. What is it? A: Gas pump handles Winner: Michelle Nazar from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: In a new survey, kids were asked “What’s something you hope your parents never do in front of your friends?” This was the #1…
Renee works in Integrative Oncology for Ochsner at the new Cancer Center. Hear her talking about some of the exciting things they are doing at this new facility in the interview below. Miranda and Troy talked about a lip-sync program they have coming up to raise money for Hospice House. She also talked about the…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: In 2005, nobody had one. Today, millions of Americans own one. What is it? A: A Drone Winner: Steve Ball from Abita! 8:40 Q: More than 90% of us have this in our house, but only 40% of us ever use it. What is it? A: Dental Floss Winner: Kristin Noble…
Leighanne from Habitat was joined by Caitlin from Chevron to talk about a drive they are doing for school supplies for the Bayou region that was hit so hard by Ida. Leighanne also talked about Women Build. Chris from St Tammany Corp joined us to talk about local job numbers and some events coming up.…
6:40 Q: When it comes to drinking coffee in the morning, 1 in 4 Moms say this. What? A: They never get to finish their coffee Winner: Kelly from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This was voted the #1 food people hated as a kid but love as adults. What is it? A: Asparagus Winner:…
President Cooper talked about COVID, Ida Recovery and a loss suffered on the Parish Council. Margot told us about a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that will soon be on display near the Justice Center. Anne joined Tim from STHS to tell us about all of the cancer screenings they are doing…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: In this poll Princess Leia was voted to have the MOST iconic hairstyle in the history of media. Who came in second? A: Marge Simpson Winner: Sheila McGuire from Slidell! 8:40 Q: Adults do this 15 times a day, while our children do this up to 400 times a day. What…
6:40 Q: The average one of THESE costs $31,000. What is it? A: A Wedding Winner: Hunter Holmes from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Taking their kids HERE stresses out mom the most. Where? A: The grocery store Winner: Samantha Cure from Slidell! 7:40 and 8:40 Q: 4 out of 5 families who own one…
Charlene Barret and Abby Mayfield are Teen Librarians with the St Tammany Library. They are hosting Teen-Tober for local teens for the month of October. Hear them explain what is going on in the interview below. Sarah Federer came in to talk about next week’s Bluesberry Festival. This downtown Covington event features a full day…
6:40 Q: The average person has more than 1,500 of these. What? A: Unread emails Winner: Matt and Reece Goetz from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Kids between 6 and 15 sleep less and have poorer quality sleep if they ___________. What? A: Use smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices in bed. Winner: Emily…
Tim was joined by Nancy, and RN from their New Family program. Hear her talk about the benefits of breastfeeding in the interview below. Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about debris clean up, COVID, and some projects he’ll be working on in the coming year. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: You only know a few but there are more than 30 different flavors of these in the US. What are they? A: Pringles potato chips Winner: Jack Folse from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: The cost of one of these has actually gone down a bunch since the first one was sold in the 1930’s.…
Nick from NAMI spoke to us about resources they offer when it comes to mental health. He also spoke about the impacts the last two years has had on our children. The Northshore Wrangler Association is doing an event to help out Mary Bird Perkins. Hear Jessica and Erica talk about it in the interview…
6:40 Q: In 1995, there were 60 million of these. Today, there are still about 2 million in use. What? A: Pagers Winner: Debbie McDaniel from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 9 in 10 U.S. households purchase this and the average American kid eats about 100 servings per year. What is it? A: Cereal Winner:…
Lira came in from Miracle League to talk about what they are up to. She is looking for volunteers for the concession stand. Find out more in the interview below. Julie came in from COAST. They have adapted an annual resource fair to be a drive through “tailgate” kind of event. Hear her explain in…
6:40 Q: Hard to believe that Americans still spend over $18 Million a year on this. What? A: Pay phones Winner: Jordan Brown from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About 150 people are killed by this food each year. What is it? A: Coconuts Winner: Ezra Authement from Loranger 7:40 Q: About 1 in 6…
Sheriff Randy Smith and Rich Mauti came by to promote the newly wrapped pink police vehicles that people can pay to sign. Proceeds go toward cancer funding and screenings. Hear them explain it in the interview below. Valerie and Suzie came in to talk about The Blood Center. They told us about a blood drive…
6:40 Q: 1 in 10 weddings this Fall will have this in common. What? A: There will be a pet in the wedding Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: There are almost 12,000 American millionaires who made their money by doing this. Most of them are young. What is it? A: Playing…
6:40 Q: Right now, 1 in 3 Americans say “I need to get one of those.” What? A: A haircut Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This number used to be much lower but right now almost 60% of American families who have one of these never use it. What is it? A: A…
Brittny and Susan came in to talk about the importance of cancer screenings and an event they have coming up soon. Kelly joined us from the St Tammany Library. They are back to their normal hours. They are also helping lots of people with free internet, both in the library and the parking lot.
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about storm response and the current clean up efforts underway. He also spoke about improving local COVID numbers. Dr Torcson is the Chief Medical Officer at STHS. Today he talked about the hospital getting back to normal. He stressed that people need to take care of their routine health care…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Six in ten people almost never ___________ when it comes to their phones. What is it? A: Delete photos or videos Winner: Stephanie Corona from Abita! 8:40 Q: Half of Americans say when they dream about this? A: Food Winner: Dustin Oswald from Slidell!
6:40 and 7:40 Q: They have been around forever but less than 5% of Americans have ever been to one. What? A: An opera Winner: Melissa Dworak from Madisonville! 8:40 and 9:40 Q: North America is home to almost 10% of all of these in the world. A: Catholics Winner: Amanda Andry from…
Mayor Mark from the City of Covington spoke to us about their storm recovery. He said the city has come through the storm without much major damage but he said many citizens within the city limits are just now starting the recovery process. Dr Lebert explained to us where he fits within the Our Lady…
6:40 Q: People who own 1 of THESE replace them every 2 years because they’re stolen or broken. What are they? A: Umbrellas Winner: Megan from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: A certain type of experts say that 8 years old is the age you are at peak ability to do this. There are movies…
Susan from the Northshore Community Foundation spoke to us about two different funds set up to help Ida victims. One is a local, Northshore only fund and the other is a regional fund set up with other foundations. Yvette from the Northshore Food Bank and Caitlin from Chevron spoke to us about their partnership and…
Miranda came in from Hospice House in Slidell to talk about their services and some events they have coming up. Hear her in the interview below. Christina Cooper from the St Tammany Parish Tourist Commission talked to us about local businesses reopening after the hurricane. She spoke about the importance of supporting local businesses right…
6:40 Q: The average woman will keep these for seven months before discarding them. What? A: A pair of jeans Winner: No Winner! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: 6 in 10 adults did THIS this in grade school but kids in grade school now don’t do it as much. What is it? A: Jump-rope Winner: Garrett…
6:40 Q: When asked what they would like to change about their vehicle 1 in 4 people said THIS. What? A: The size of the gas tank/gas mileage Winner: Maggie Gray from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: On average, parents will allow their children to do this for the first time when they…
6:40 Q: Of all the things people that have admitted to shoplifting at a supermarket, 1 in 5 say they have taken this. What? A: Raw meat Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 54% of adults were not allowed to do this during high school? A: Use the stove Winner: Erica from Covington! 7:40…
Joan Coffman was full of stats and info about where we stand with COVID. She was especially hopeful about what appears to be a rising vaccination rate. She also pointed out some of the accolades they have received lately. Hear her below. Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about where the parish is in the fight…
6:40 Q: When it comes to work men are more likely to do this before 10 am, while women will probably do it later in the day. What is it? A: Quit Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Only 3% of people say this is their favorite ice cream flavor? A: Neopolitan Winner: Cade…
St Tammany Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia spoke to us today about the BESE meeting, getting school started again, construction projects and more. Hear him in the interview below. Susan from the Northshore Community Foundation joined us today to talk about the Pat Brister Leadership Scholarship. Find out more about it or APPLY HERE. Larry and…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Most newlywed wives admit they want their new husbands to get rid of this. What? A: Sports Trophies or sports memorabilia Winner: Nicole Silva from Abita 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Half of kids AND adults say they do not know this fact about their parents. It is not a date (anniversary,…
Mayor Mark talked about Covington’s budget and financial standing. He also spoke about some outdoor events they have coming up. Scott and Jessie joined us from Slidell Little Theatre. Their production of Matilda is coming up. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Now people like to take pictures of their food. What is the popular food item we take the most pictures of? A: Ice cream Winner: Kate Green from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: When asked who is your hero one in six people said this person. Who? A: A brother or a sister…
Alex was joined by Dannay Trahan from Keesler Federal Credit Union to talk about Fine Wine for Canines. They are also looking for new foster homes. Jim Winter spoke to us about what they have going on at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. They have auditions this week and they are screening popular movies as…
6:40 Q: When it comes to your yard, this is the #1 complaint your neighbors have about it. What? A: Not raking leaves in the Fall Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: When it comes to your parents’ cell phone etiquette, this was rated the most embarrassing cell phone behavior. What is it? A:…
Chase Tyler is a nice guy and we enjoyed talking to him. He’ll be headlining at the Honey Island Swamp Fest next month. Hear him talk about it in the interview below. Chris Massingill from the St Tammany Corp talked about the new Census numbers, local job numbers, and the money given to conduct a…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 homes has one of these and it’s pretty big and we aren’t using it right now. What is it? A: Fire place Winner: Olivia King from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in every 50 kids born in America this year will go through life without one of these. What?…
Amy from Northshore Homebuilders talked about their Raffle House cash giveaway and how to get tickets. She also spoke about their upcoming golf tournament. Kyle from Professional Heating and Air talked about the strain all this heat puts on our air conditioning units. He talked about some of their maintenance plans and some specials they…
Michael Vinsanau, from St Tammany Parish Government, picked up where Parish President Cooper left off at the press conference yesterday. He spoke about hospitalization numbers and vaccinations. Hear him below. Dr Montgomery talked to us about Northshore Technical Community College. she spoke about things they are doing to make this Fall a successful one for…
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people do this on a daily basis while we are driving. What is it? A: Talk to their car Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: In a survey for children, this was their #1 favorite food to eat for dinner. A: Spaghetti Winner: Ryker and Kyah Alley from Mandeville!…
6:40 Q: Every day, around the world, humans eat about 2.5 billion of these. What? A: Insects Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Among the ten most recurring dreams that we have, #1 is falling, #2 is being chased, what’s #3? A: Being back in school Winner: Ellie from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: 80% of…
Miranda spoke to us about Hospice House. She talked about a seminar they have coming up and their fundraising efforts. St Tammany Tourism’s Christina Cooper invited Chef Kim Kringlie from the Dakota to talk about how they have dealt with the pandemic. We also spoke about Taste of Tammany, which is going on now.
6:40 – 710 (Kids) Q: 11% of men admit they have a fear of this?A: Selfies Winner: NONE!!! 7:40 Q: This happens an average of 280 times per week in your home. What? A: Open the fridge door! Winner: Lisa from Slidell!!! 8:40 – ONLINE Q: On average, each of us experience this 1,457 times…
Amy Bouton joined us from the Library to talk about all the cool new things going on and the new hours they have. Jim Winter stopped by to talk JAWS and other upcoming showings and productions at the Columbia Theatre. And Shelby Lacey from Global Wildlife stopped by to talk about their Back to School…
6:40 Q: Nearly 3 in five Americans completely changed their perspective on ____________ due to the pandemic. What? A: Their FINANCES! Winner: John from Slidell!!! 7:40 & 9:40 Q: 14% of kids have borrowed this from a parent?A: Travel mug Winner: Michelle from Lacombe!!! 8:40 – ONLINE Q: According to a new survey, 51% of women did…
Parish President Mike Cooper helped us get things going this morning, echoing his urge for citizens to mask up and get vaccinated. Tim & Sherling Werner from St. Tammany Health System stopped by to talk about the importance of Lung Screenings. We got to meet Terri Gage, the new Habitat St. Tammany West CEO and…
6:40 Q: Over one in three people admit they’ve done this just for the social media pics. What is it? A: Ordered food they didn’t actually eat or want Winner: Kelly from Slidell! 7:40 Q: On a list of the most commonly lost items in the average home, #1 was the TV remote, but what…
Nick Richard and Adele Bruce Smith came in to talk about Coroner Chuck Preston’s office and NAMI. We talked about some of the anxiety kids will feel going back to school and other mental health issues. Hear them below. Our own Sarah Cottrell came in to show off the new EDGE of the Lake. She…
6:40 Q: The top flavors of summer include lemonade, barbecue, fruits, and ___________. What? A: Iced tea Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Q: Top two locations people use when working from home. What are they? A: Couch and bed Winner: Debbie McDaniel from Slidell! 7:40 and 8:40 Q: 6 in 10 Americans have a ________…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: There are three common lies people tell at dating sites. What are they? A: Both men and women lie about their height, their weight and their income or financial status Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: AAA says half of us admit we have forgotten ___________ while traveling. What is it?…
Sonja and Fire Chief Chris Kaufmann came in to tell us about changes for the East St Tammany Red Beans and Rice. The United Way has decided to make this a drive through event. It is this Monday. Heather came in from Family Promise to talk about some events they have coming up. She also…
6:40 Q: The National Security Agency says one of the best things you can do to protect your smartphone from hackers is____________. What is it? A: Turn it off and then turn it back on again Winner: Jack Conners from Slidell! 7:10 Q: More than 50% of all American kids do this every day and…
Dr Linda Keefer came in from STHS to talk about what she does as a pediatrician. Tim also covered the latest COVID numbers, and another record for the hospital when it comes to COVID patients. Pamela Fisher from Mercy Family Center came in to talk about an event called Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole, which is…
Senator Patrick McMath shared a big announcement with us today. He told us he has been appointed as the new chair of the Transportation Committee in the Louisiana Senate. That could obviously mean big things for the “infrastructure challenged” Northshore. Marlene came in from the Methodist Children’s Home to update us on their new facility…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: The nature of work changed dramatically in 2020 with one in three people working primarily from home, compared to one in seven a year earlier. How we spend our time changed too. Last year we spent the majority of our time doing these three things. What is it? A: Sleeping, exercising,…
Lira from Miracle League talked to us about Boots and Badges and registration for Fall Baseball. Hear her in the interview below. Nick from NAMI talked about the reemergence of COVID and how that could affect our mental health. He also spoke about some of their free classes. Tracey and Bailee came in to tell…
6:40 Q: A new survey finds that more than half of adults currently have __________ that add up to approximately $15 billion. What is it? A: Unused gift cards Winner: Liz Bailey from Kiln! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: While older employees are doing it right now, younger employees not so much. What? A: Giving…
6:40 Q: 1 in 10 people admit they rarely if ever wash this. What is it? A: Their car Winner: Charles Drago from Mandeville! 7:10 Q: 1 in 30 American families said THIS was their biggest life change during the shut down. What was it? A: They got a pool Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q:…
Sonja Joe and Chris spoke to us about United Way events coming up and how the funds raised are used in the community. Diane Amos spoke to us about her non-profit, which focuses on stopping human trafficking. They have an event coming up in Slidell. Father Frank came in from St Amselm to talk about…
Mike Miranda is the Administrator for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. He came by and talked about their 50th Anniversary, early detection, and how they are serving patients on the Northshore. Miranda came in from Hospice House to share information about some events they have coming up. Hear more in the interview below. Crystal and…
Dr Mike Hill is the Infection Prevention Specialist at St Tammany Health System. He speaks very plainly about where we are right now with COVID and the importance of getting shots in arms. Hear him below. Dr William Wainwright spoke today about STEM programs being employed at NTCC. He spoke about some of their newest…
6:40 Q: 3 in 5 Americans have used or are planning to use at least some of their stimulus money on this. What? A: Back to school supplies Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Q: With mask mandates decreased over the summer, sales of this item jumped more than 50%. What is it? A: Lipstick Winner: Colby…
Lori came in from STHS’s Parenting Center to talk about their upcoming move and some of the programs they offer right now. Plus Tim spoke about COVID numbers. Dean Smith spoke to us about their Preview Night happening on the Lacombe campus this evening. She also spoke about the courses being offered right now. Kristen…
6:40 Q: Sales of this food item rise a good bit in the spring and drop a lot in the fall What is it? A: Salads Winner: Judy Draughon from Slidell! 7:10 Q: 1 in 5 of us won’t share this, but the rest of us usually do. There’s a reason we won’t share it.…
Mayor Clay Madden came by our broadcast in Mandeville today. He talked about his selection for police chief, the year’s budget, and how the city is looking at buying properties for green spaces. We talked with Living 4 Burke’s Kristen Simpson about a screening they have coming up this weekend. Find out more HERE or…
Parish President Mike Cooper came in to talk about the recent upward trend in COVID numbers. He also updated us on several road projects going on. Ginger and Kara came in from the Northshore Food Bank to talk about their current efforts to help food insecurity on the Northshore and how people can help.
6:40 Q: Most of the time 1 in 4 motorists have this in common during their morning commute. What is it? A: They’re taking their kids to school Winner: Bobbi Dreiss from Abita! 7:10 Q: In South Korea, if you want to report a crime, you dial 112. To report a fire, you dial 119.…
Christina Cooper with the St Tammany Tourist Commission came by to tell us about a program they have in August that helps our hospitality industry. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works told us that this was the 70th update he had done on air since the pandemic began. Hear him talk about the local job market…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: The first U.S. president to have one of these was Ronald Reagan. What is it? A: A website Winner: Tracy Glazner from Covington! 8:40 Q: 1 in 3 of us do this while cooking. What is it? A: Listen to music. Winner: Online! 9:40 Q: According to a survey by eHarmony, the most dateable…
Melanie and Ashley came in with Tim from STHS to talk about The Gala and some steps being taken at the new cancer center to address food insecurity among those seeking cancer treatment. Leighanne from Habitat shared a bunch of information, including the start for their upcoming Women Build, and what’s going on right now…
6:40 Q: 8% of women have used this excuse for being late for work?A: Wardrobe malfunction Winner: NONE! 7:10 – 7:40 Q: 27% of parents say they would do this if they thought their kids wouldn’t catch them? A: Wear their clothes Winner: Wanda Horton from Slidell!!! 8:40 – Online Q: 17% of people say…
Jennifer called in today to chat about their POWER PLATES initiative, upcoming luncheon, and the many ways the Foundation could benefit struggling hospitality industry workers. Get the 411 in the interview below!
Anne joined Tim from STHS to tell us about the new Be Well Bus. They are planning to use this new resource in a variety of ways. Hear her explain below. Erin came in from the Mande Milkshakers to talk about their upcoming parade in Mandeville. Hear her talk about it below.
6:40 Q: Top life changes we made during the Pandemic; give me the top 3. What are they? A: 1. Adopted a pet; Renovated your house/apartment/condo; Bought a car or motorcycle or bike Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: When this happens, men are responsible 90% of the time. What? A: Marriage Proposals Winner: Sheila McGuire…
Sonja from United Way was joined by Chief Chris Kaufmann to talk about the upcoming Red Beans and Rice Cook-offs in East and West St Tammany. Diane from Free NOLA came in to talk about an event they have coming up. They work to stop sex trafficking and similar crimes. Hear her talk about it…
Q: The average person can only name 8 of these. What are they? A: U.S. Presidents Winner: Stacy Hunt from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: An average of 5 of these a day will make us happy. What? A: Hugs Winner: Kelly McCoy from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: For 4th of July plenty of people will…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works told us the local job numbers continue to improve. He also speculated that a lot of new people will be in the job market as soon as schools open this Fall. Margaux came in to talk about this weekend’s special Madisonville Market. Not only are they celebrating an anniversary, it…
6:40 Q: The three most borrowed items in the US are books. lighters, and this, what is it? A: Phone chargers Winner: Christine Barnhill from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Parents say their kids do this 50% more in the summertime, what? A: Eat more Winner: Jeryl Parmenter from New Orleans! 7:40 Q: The average…
Dr Catherine Wilbert came by to talk about some events Big Sky Foundation is doing on the Northshore. She also talked about their new clinic. Chris from St Tammany Corp talked about the latest job numbers, he spoke about some events coming up, and he provided the latest information on the casino proposed from the…
6:40 Q: Over 40% of men in the US experimented with _________ last year. What? A: Their look Winner: Kayla Richard from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 4 teenagers will share selfies this summer of them doing this outdoor activity. What? A: Camping Winner: Briana Anderson from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: A survey asked…
Max Martell works with STHS after a career in the military and a trauma unit. He spoke to us about Men’s Health Month in June and the tests men should be getting now. Alia came to see us to talk about the 4th of July plans Mandeville has for the lakefront. Hear her explain in…
Dan and Liz came in to talk about the Block Party and a Blood Drive they are doing there, with a special gift for the donors. James from Professional Heating and Air gave some tips on how to get your AC unit through the heat of the summer. Lira from Miracle League wanted to share…
6:40 Q: A quarter of adults in the US don’t want _________. A stat that has been growing and according to these stats those who do and those who don’t show the same level of satisfaction with their lives. What is it? A: Kids Winner: Jessie from Hammond! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Half of all…
Nick from NAMI came in to talk about in person classes they have coming up in the near future. Hear him below. Cheryl came by from Hospice House to talk about efforts they are making to replace money lost from their Crawfish Cook-off. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works says the job market continues to improve.…
Coroner, Dr. Charles Preston joined us this morning and we chatted about new programs in his office to help identify Human Trafficking, tips to avoid heat related infant death and injury this summer, and the on-going Cribs for Kids initiative. If you missed it, here’s what he had to say! DA Warren Montgomery also stopped…
Tim & Bethany from St. Tammany Health System stopped by today to talk about National Safety Month and why it’s important for everyone to be able to “Stop The Bleed”, whether it’s for you or someone else! For more information and programs they offer, check out the interview below! Christina Cooper from the St. Tammany…
Today Bob, Reverend Beth, and Marlene, the Director of the Methodist Children’s Home, stopped by to talk about the new facility in Robert, that’s almost complete, who and how their programs assist, and ways the community can assist them in their mission, like their upcoming Golf Tournament which could use sponsors and players. For more…
Gary Mendoza from CLAPS brought in actors Aubrey & Simon who will be playing Moana and Maui in the CLAPS upcoming production of Moana Jr. and gave us a little taste of what to expect…and yes, we even got them to sing on air…”You’re Welcome!” Check it out… Then Mayor Mark from Covington stopped by…
Lacey and Mike came in from the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce to talk about their successes during the last year, and what is coming up in the near future. Bradley came in from James Samaritan to talk about a children’s summit they are hosting. He spoke about some of the challenges they are facing…
Lynette joined us today to discuss the various training that’s currently available to anyone interested in learning more to help identify and assist people who may be considering suicide. She also brought their upcoming 5K in September that could use a sponsor or two. To find out more about the training or how to sponsor…
Elizabeth and Melonie came in from St Tammany Health System to talk about blood donors and the importance of giving blood. Hear them below. Lake Loot 6-10-21 6:40 Q: Seems low to me but this says the average person goes thru 3 of these a year. What? A: Tubes of toothpaste Winner: Natalie from Slidell!…
Michael is the new Chief Information Officer with STPG. Hear him talk about who he is and some events coming up. John is with the Covington Rotary and their Quack-A-Falaya is coming up. Tina and the Mande Milkshakers have an event coming up soon. They are also starting to get involved with local events again.
6:40 Q: Historically this weekend is the slowest weekend of the year for weddings. What is it? A: Super Bowl Weekend Winner: John Poe from Lulling! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Apparently there’s only one state capital that doesn’t share any letters with the state it’s the capital of. What is it? A: Pierre, South Dakota…
Chris, Grant and Michael came in to talk about Crawfish Cookin’ for a Cause. This event helps local non-profits including Grant’s Gift Foundation. Don Shea updated us on job numbers and talked about their successful job placement event in Slidell. Scott came by to talk about some great events the Northshore Humane Society has had…
6:40 Q: It might make you mad to know that THIS costs you about $1,200 a year. What? A: Sitting in traffic Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average person does this 150 times a month. Adults do it more than kids. What? A: Frown Winner: Teresa Abrams from Madisonville! 8:40…
Lindsay Gomez is Manager of Cancer Services at the St Tammany Cancer Center. She spoke to us about the new building and some of the new services they will be offering. Leighanne and Kevin Morgan spoke about Jeff’s retirement, the Re-Store and more. Hear them in the interview below.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people surveyed said they never do this. What do they never do? A: Lie Winner: Monica Richards from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average kid says this about 5 times a day. What? A: Thank you Winner: Jordan Jones from Covington! 7:40 Q: A person with this job can walk as…
This summer we are taking to the road, all around the Northshore, to visit the markets our signal covers. Today we were in Slidell and talked to a good group who spoke about the city, the business environment and more. Hear snippets of their interviews in the clips below.
Jack Khashou is heading up the new cancer center on the Northshore. He spoke about the collaborative effort it took between St Tammany Health System and Ochsner to pull this off. Joe Starzyk is an award winning playwright who recently relocated to the Northshore. His comedy, Wedding Secrets, will hit the stage in September. They…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Half of parents ask their kids to do THIS, yet most of the time they refuse. What? A: Accept a social media follow/request Winner: Craig Lopes from Mandeville! 8:40 Q: 1 in 4 people will do this when they sleep! A: Laugh Winner: Online! 9:40 Q: If you have THIS in…
Paul Myers came to see us from Metairie Bank. He talked about where he sees the local economy right now. He also told us how his bank has been helping people during the last year. Jennifer and Amy stopped in from the St Tammany Library System. They wanted to promote their summer reading program. They…
Nick from NAMI has continued his efforts during Mental Health Awareness Month. He brought in Ashley, who spoke about her mental health struggle and her work for NAMI. Tim brought in Rebecca Baradell, who is a physical therapist for the health system. She spoke staying in motion and new technology they use to help patients.…
6:40 Q: After the last year of COVID THIS has become a new American status symbol. What? A: Backyard living room Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: ½ of American kids do THIS at least once a day. What? A: Eat fast food Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: The average American woman will own…
Dr. Brian Moore came in to talk about Ochsner’s partnership with STHS for the new cancer treatment center they are building on the NS. Jeff Polito brought in some sharp young people who will be working his summer camps. Grace, Nadia, Paul and Chase talked about their experiences with Action Youth and Community Resources. Lira…
6:40 Q 1 in 3 people have left a job for this reason. What? A: Annoying co-workers Winner: Lacey Grimm from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Only 1% of people who apply for this job actually get it. What is it? A: Secret Service Winner: Karley Seagrave from Abita! 8:40 Lake Loot Online 9:40 Q:…
Q – 15% of adults say this was the ultimate job when they were a teenager… Answer – WORKING IN A MOVIE THEATRE Winner: Paul Newfield from Covington!!! ———————————————————————————————————————– (KIDS ONLY) Q – If we’re talking about Jim Henson’s Muppets, we all know Kermit is a Frog, Miss Piggy is a Pig, what is Scooter?…
Sonja and Michael stopped by and let us know all about the newly opened Northshore Prosperity Center and the various services people can qualify for and benefit from like Rent/Mortgage Assistance, Tax Preparation, Financial Education and so much more! And since it’s Monday in SE La, you know we had to talk red beans…specifically the…
Liz from The Blood Center brought by Brittany Craft who told the story of how her seemingly normal pregnancy unexpectedly became a serious, blood needing emergency to remind us how important it is to help keep the blood inventory well stocked. Hear her story (don’t worry, it has a happy ending!) in the interview below…
Frank Jabbia was excited to talk about the success they have had during such a trying year. He also spoke about a trying time for his family and thanked the people who were helping them get through it. The Methodist Children’s Home wil be a huge benefit for the Northshore. Hear Patrick and Marlin explain…
6:40 Q: Just over 40% of us like to have this regularly for breakfast. What? A: Coffee Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Only 1 in 10 Star Wars fans are actually fans of this. What? A: The prequels Winner: Joy Bosley from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: 1 in 6 Moms still do this for…
Angela Lambert brought in the President of Our Lady of the Angels Hospital to talk about the expansions they are making on the Northshore. Rene Ragas also gave a little history on the faith based health system. Lake Loot 5-18-21 6:40 Q: The colors orange, beige and green have THIS in common and it is…
Mayor Mark had traffic on his mind this morning. And events. Hear him talk about both in the interview below. Kelly Crim and Christian Bernard joined us to talk about the partnership between Ochsner and STHS, in particular when comes to fighting cancer. Hear them below.
6:40 Q: Only 1 in 3 people can physically do THIS. What? A: Flare their nostrils Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What type of dragon is Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon”? A: A Night Fury. Winner: Sloane and Riley Cabler from Bedico! 7:40 Q: A new study finds three-quarters of Americans…
State Treasurer John Schroder spoke to us about unclaimed property, or money, that is sitting there waiting to be claimed. They just mailed out more than 4 million dollars worth of checks to people around the state. He urged people to check his website. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked about job numbers. In particular…
6:40 Q: A study found that living within walking distance of THIS makes a person more satisfied and happy. What? A: Being within walking distance of a park Winner: Brianna King from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Supposedly every one of these in the world is red, green, blue or black. What? A: Passport covers…
Laurie Panzeca came in from the Slidell Memorial Hospital Foundation. She shared about their successful golf tournament and talked about how those funds will help the hospital. Will is with the LSU Ag Center locally. They have an event coming up and he also works with volunteer Master Gardeners to help beautify the Northshore. Mayor…
Tim and Macy Plumer came in to talk about the importance of a speech therapist. Hear her explain what they do and how important they are in the interview below. Fools Fest is an effort by The Fools of Misrule to get things going again in downtown Covington. They are setting up an afternoon of…
6:40 and 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Not what you think of when it comes to astronauts but THIS is true for all of them on the International Space Station. What is it? A: They have to be fluent in Russian and English Winner: Lainey Winslow from Covington! 7:40 Q: You eat this almost 275 times…
Nick and Rich came in to talk mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We talked a lot about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health. David is President Elect for the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. He spoke to us about a bunch of events they have coming up and…
6:40 Q: Half of parents have experienced THIS after their child was born. What? A: Admitted they had baby name remorse Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: It is cute, kids do it, especially in the summer, but apparently it is illegal in 35 states. What is it? A: To sell lemonade at a…
Dr Nick works with cancer patients for Ochsner. In particular he finds ways to provide psychological help for patients and the people who support the cancer patients. Hear him explain below. John Crane came in to talk about the Old Mandeville Historic Society Home Tour, which is virtual this year. John said they focused as…
6:40 Q: About half of us have THESE, even if a lot of us don’t wear them. What are they? A: A pair of slippers Winner: Abbey Strecker from Mandeville! 7:10 Q: The first time kids could actually do THIS was in 1909. I remember doing it early on Saturday mornings. What is it? A:…
Christina Cooper from St Tammany Tourist Commission called in to talk about what they are up to. She talked about the importance of tourism to the local economy. Jared Riecke and Alton McRee came in from American Bank and Trust. Both have recently risen to new positions with the local, community oriented bank. Don Shea…
6:40 Q: Three out of ten of us say we’ve done THIS while playing Monopoly. What is it? A: Quit… to avoid losing Winner: Melissa Eason from Slidell! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: We know the names of a few of them but actually there are just under140 of these in the US. What are they?…
Dr Tim Riddell joined us from Ochsner to talk about their connection to Safe Haven while the organization’s Executive Director, Mary Burkell, came into the studio to tell us about Picnic with a Purpose. Chris spoke to us from St Tammany Corp. He spoke about the latest job numbers, thanked nurses, and talked about a…
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Parish President Mike Cooper talked to us about COVID numbers, the St Tammany Animal Shelter and some events coming up. St Tammany Health System’s Corporate Health Specialist Hope Riccobono spoke about how they work with area businesses to make sure their workforce stays healthy and gets the care their need. Cliff Bergeron came in to…
Heather Baker started a foundation in honor of her late husband Trooper George Baker, who was killed in the line of duty. Connect with them online by clicking the pic to the left. Leighanne came in from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West to talk about their new campaign, the Re-Store and more. And Vieta…
Our own Sarah Cottrell came on to talk about the latest issue of EDGE of the Lake. She spoke about what’s inside and where to pick up your free copy. Alex brought in some new puppies from Northshore Humane Society. They were in the studio to talk up Give NOLA Day!
6:40 and 7:10 Q: There are 18 of these in California. They are in the ground, although they are not grounded in reality. What are they? A: Fictional characters with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Winner: Quinn Parker from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Last year in both Los Angeles and New York, this has…
Alex came in with Bandit today. She also told the story of Bambi, part of a group of dogs they have rescued. Nick Richard from NAMI brought in Dr Chuck Preston to talk about May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Joey Roberts is shooting free-throws for Give NOLA Day. Hear him explain what he’s…
6:40 Q: On Monday this happens to the average person between 9:30 and 10 am. What is it? A: They feel fully awake Winner: Kelly Buras from Folsom! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average child does this more than 1500 times before they turn 18. What is it? A: Begs for some kind…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about his proclamation easing restrictions, and teased the big NARCAN announcement that was happening later that day. Dr Christine Thurston joined Tim for STHS. She is a Internal Medicine doctor and talked about the efforts the health system is making to get people back to the doctor following…
6:40 Q: There are more of these in the world right now than ever before. What are they? A: Twins Winner: Kirk Melton from Lacombe! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This has happened six times in history but that could change again soon and I just talked about it in the news at 7:00 am. What…
Dr Vargas spoke about screenings that can save lives. In particular he talked about colon cancer and breast cancer. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Most Americans would take a pay cut for THIS. What? A: To keep working from home Winner: Jennie Jones from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 4 of all Americans have stood on this historic location in our country. What is it? A: The National Mall Winner: Nolan Kirby from Madisonville! 7:40…
Susie Welch from the HBA brought in Nick, Leighanne and Thomas to represent their individual charities as they sell tickets for Raising the Roof. When it is over someone will have won a new home and these charities will be helped in their missions. Sarah stopped by to update us on Shop Local Saturday in…
St Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman came by the studio to talk about their new facilities, community outreach, screenings and more. Hear her below. Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about an update he received from area hospitals, the opening of a new bridge, and more. Hear him in the interview below. Thomas…
6:40 Q: The average person buys this product once every three weeks. What is it? A: Laundry detergent Winner: Billy Gary from Covington! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: They didn’t mean to but 1 in 4 families have done this while on vacation. What? A: Left a kid behind Winner: Nicolina Cullotta from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: Every…
Superintendent Frank Jabbia stopped by to talk about some new positions filled in his office, graduation, and what the next school year might look like. Jon Henderson with Covington Rotary told us they are scaling back their big Quack-A-Falaya again this year but the ducks will still float down the river and you have a…
Amy Bouton is moving on to another job… but she is not going far. In her last visit representing parish government she spoke about COVID vaccination, animal services and STRAP. Find out more in the interview below. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington told us about some events coming up, he updated us on…
6:40 Q: 20 gallons, that’s how much of THIS the average American will use in their lifetime. What is it? Toothpaste Winner: Sofia Fortune from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Almost half of teen drivers have no idea how to do this when it comes to their car. What is it? A: Jump start the…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp spoke with us about loca job numbers, which he said look pretty good. Hear him in the interview below. Dr Chuck Preston was in the studio to talk about his Cribs for Kids Campaign. This campaign is designed to educate parents about safe sleeping practices for their infants. DA…
6:40 Q: Half of us like that our office has this, but we don’t have one at home. What is it? A: a candy dish or jar Winner: Liz Bailey from the Kiln! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 1/3 of kids say they are embarrassed by this and they blame their parents. What is…
Parish President Mike Cooper provided a quick update on what is going on in St Tammany Parish. Hear him below. Cassie Cloutet is an Occupational Therapist with STHS. She joined Tim today to talk about her job and what she does for the hospital. Ricky Windhorst and Greg Barnhill came by to talk about the…
6:40 Q: 1 in 30 people admit they’ve broken down and cried in the last year over this. What? A: Computer problems Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: “I love summer, except (blank).” The top three answers were bugs, extreme air conditioning in offices and businesses and (blank). A: Sunburns Winner: Marissa Taylor from Bush!…
We spoke with Townsend Underhill, board member with the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about some issues the Chamber is keeping an eye on right now and some events they have coming up. Trey and Alex joined us from Keep Slidell Beautiful to talk about a whole week of events they have coming…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 couples with a dog say this is a constant source of arguments. A: Feeding the dog from the table Winner: Molly Alexander from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: People were asked to name simple pleasures in life…. The top 5 were 1. Feeling of sun on your face, 2. Sleeping…
Christina Cooper from the St Tammany Tourist Commission talked to us about events coming up. She also spoke about some survey results they feel very good about. Miranda came by to tell us about the golf tournament they are hosting as they attempt to make up some of the money they will lose from Crawfish…
6:40 Q: The average person spends 832 hours each year cleaning up ___________. A: After their pets. Winner: Ashton, Jude and Alexander from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many breaths does the average human take in a day? A: 23,000 Winner: Jacob Strecker from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: It’s usually just annoying, but almost 4,000…
Elizabeth Lee spoke to us from St Tammany Corp. She updated us on some recent job numbers and told us about some training events they have coming up. Rachael and Nick spoke about Picnic With a Purpose. They explained how important Safe Haven is for our community. Hear them talk about it in the interview…
6:40 Q: The two outdoor activities with the largest increase in participation in 2020 were _______ and __________. What were they? A: Golf and Gardening Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent stops doing this when their child is eight years old. A: Reading to their child before bed. Winner: Andrew Green…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about a Community Vaccination Clinic coming up, some other events, and where the COVID numbers are locally. Hear him below. STHS sent along Dr Foret with Tim to talk about family medicine, bringing health care to rural areas, mental health, vaccinations and more. Hear him below. We had half of…
6:40 Q: The average person is four times more likely to buy this on Sunday than any other day of the week. What? A: Breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Last year about 6,000 new-born babies had this in common. What? A: They were born in a car Winner: Nikki Hekmatdoost…
Arden from Playmakers came in to talk about their upcoming production, and the play they just finished. Hear her below. Leighanne brought in one of their homeowners to talk about Habitat and what makes it so great. Heather is working through the sweat equity part of the process and will soon begin to build.
6:40 Q: 1 in 6 people spend their daily ‘me time’ here. Where? A: A coffee shop Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average four year old does this about 50 times a day. What? A: Asks ‘Why?” Winner: Noelle from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: The average person does this just under 100 times…
Dr. Wadge is an oncologist with Ochsner Health. Our conversation focused on cancer screenings for men over the age of 50. Hear him below. Erica Kelt came in from Mary Bird Perkins. They are celebrating an anniversary. We talked about comprehensive care and a special Bourbon Raffle that is going on right now.
SMH CEO Sandy Badinger and Sam Caruso came in to talk about the upcoming millage vote for the hospital. They explained a couple of things they said were key for people to understand before casting a vote. Hear them below. Vieta Collins with Delta College talked to us about some of their classes that are…
6:40 Q: It is gross but 1 in 6 people haven’t washed this in 6 months. What is it? A: Their bathrobe Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent says this 3 times a week. What is it? A: I need a vacation! Winner: Landon Bettencourt from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: Growing up,…
Mutt Monday brought in Alex and a friend from Northshore Humane Society. She talked about their recent flooding issues and more. Hear her below. Lira came in to talk about Radio-thon and invited Heath Allen to provide some insight into why he is such a big fan of Miracle League. Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works…
6:40 Q: Nationwide the average cost of this is right at $150. What is it? A: A speeding ticket Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Got a fave superhero? In this list Batman, Superman, and Spiderman were the top 3… Who was #4? A: Wonder Woman Winner: Megan from Abita! 7:40 Q: The average…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about COVID numbers, his new Phase III order, and flood control. Hear him talk about it in the interview below. STHS sent over Tim and Dr. Faucheux to talk about Autism Awareness Month and a new certification the health system has achieved. Michael and Chiquita from United Way of SE…
6:40 Q: When it comes to our morning routine 1 in 6 of us do THIS. What? A: Lay out our clothes the night before Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: When it comes to Easter candy, about 75% of kids will do THIS. What? A: Bite the chocolate bunny ears off…
State Representative Larry Frieman stopped by to talk to us about the upcoming legislative session. He spoke about some of the bills he is bringing up and what he thinks will happen in the session. Monique and Krissy came to talk about Mental Health First Aid and other projects NAMI has been working on. Hear…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about positivity rates, the vote on drainage that just passed, and construction on I-12. Hear him below. Terry Compton joined Tim today from St Tammany Health System. We spoke about diabetes awareness and prevention and some of the resources the hospital has. Vita Dickens and Elaine Alexander came…
Lira spoke to us about Miracle League. She is looking for buddies, and getting ready for our Radio-thon. Hear her in the interview below. Kathy, Paul and Bradley came in to talk about an event they have going on this weekend for children on the spectrum. Hear them explain this Easter event in the interview…
6:40 Q: People who regularly do this are happier and more successful at work. What is it? A: East breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: When these were first introduced into cars, there was a huge battle over whether they were too distracting…and some states contemplated heavy fines for those who used them.…
The Northshore Heart Walk Co-Chair Annette Dowdle spoke to us about this year’s event. It is virtual but they will be in downtown Covington. Hear her below. Jennifer Looney joined Liz from The Blood Center today. They spoke about Jennifer’s cancer journey and how The Blood Center has helped her. Hear more below. Don Shea…
6:40 Q: Why can’t cats play poker in the jungle? A: Too many Cheetahs! Winner: Ben Bermudez from Mandeville 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: Don’t be sad but two words are all that you get. Sad animal. What is it? A: Crocodile Tears Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q: Just over 500 people have made…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp talked job numbers, economic outlook, and training. Hear him in the interview below. Dr Chuck Preston, the St Tammany Coroner, came in to talk about some of the work his office does in addition to death investigations. He also spoke about COVID. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Batman’s Adam West and Liam Neeson were all offered this film role but turned it down. What is it? A: James Bond Winner: Tim Palus from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: It might surprise you to know these birds actually have knees…you just can’t see them under their feathers.…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke about the election coming up this weekend. He also spoke about where we stand with COVID and supporting local businesses. Tim brought along Missy and Tiffany to talk about a few things, including low dose CT scans and their smoking cessation program. Hear them below.
6:40 Q: Who was the mascot for the US Forest Service before Smokey The Bear? A: Bambi Winner: Jennifer from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Humans have over 650 of these. A: Muscles Winner: Grayson from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: People who have THIS have less hair on their head than other people. A: Red hair,…
St Tammany Parish Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia came by to talk about graduation, finishing the year strong and early childhood education. Wendy Keller came in to tell us about Easter Bunny pics they are offering to raise money for their non-profit, Our Friends Closet.
6:40 Q: Labs are #1 but this breed is now the #2 most popular pure breed dog in the US. What is it? A: French Bulldog Winner: Evan Shockley from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Moms were asked to name their favorite food to take from their children’s plate. Fries came in at #1. This was…
Amy Bouton wanted to talk about their Household Hazardous Waste Day that’s been scheduled, the vote this weekend, and the animal shelter. Mayor Mark from the City of Covington spoke about the hack the city suffered last week, and some musical events coming up.
6:40 Q: Clearly the pandemic changed our spending and shopping habits. In 2020, Americans increased their spending on groceries (41%), and these two things. What are they? A: Self-care products and takeout Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What land animal can open its mouth the widest? A: Hippo Winner: Ewan Monthei from Pearl…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works spoke to us about the latest job numbers both locally and nationally. Mary and John stopped by to tell us the date of this year’s Picnic with a Purpose. This event raises money for Safe Haven.
6:40 Q: It is kind of a thing now but only 1 in 4 U.S. Adults have actually consumed this. What is it? A: Kombucha Winner: Steven Chapotel from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The US & Canada share this. What is it? A: World’s longest land border Winner: Catherine Calamari from Slidell! 7:40 Q: In the…
Megan came to see us to talk about a parade happening at St Pauls. Local key clubs were working with Kiwanis to put it on. Richard and Donna stopped by from Coquille to talk about sports going on right now and a vote coming up this weekend. Kelly and Larry talked about Kelly Kicking Cancer.…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 of us have fallen asleep in this public spot. Where? A: Church Winner: Danny Stanley from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: The average person does this at work five times a week. What? A: Lies to their boss Winner: No Winner! 9:40 Q: 9 in 10 people don’t wash this…
STHS’s Dr Lauren Davis and Laura Weller came to talk about our favorite subject: SLEEP. Hear them talk about it in the interview below. Julie and Jorie came to see us from COAST. They are doing a fundraiser for sugar. No kidding. It is healthier sugar they want to send to their clients. Hear them…
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about COVID numbers, Phase 3 and the upcoming drainage vote. Jessica Cangelosi told us about her efforts to help the Northshore Humane Society through her Northshore Wrangler Jeep Club. Jim Winter visited from the Columbia in Hammond to talk about some of their upcoming productions.
Miranda came in from Hospice House. Unfortunately, they are not going to be able to pull off the Crawfish Cook-off again this year so they are looking for alternative ways to generate revenue. They are hosting a golf tournament soon. St Tammany Tourist Commission’s Christina Cooper talked to us today about some of the events…
6:40 Q: We do this 25% more on weekends than on weekdays. What is it? A: Smile Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Q: 1 in 3 people say this has happened to their pet since the pandemic began. What is it? A: Pet gained weight Winner: Jett Carambat from Slidell! 7:40 Q: If someone actually tried to…
Jeff and Shannon stopped by from Bayou Adventure. It is a great time of the year to be on the water. Hear about what they can offer in the interview below. Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp spoke to us about the latest job numbers for the area, which look surprisingly good.
6:40 Q: Now that we’re all more germ conscious, THIS, on average, is touched almost 14 thousand times a month. What is it? A: Gas pump Winner: Hayden Stires from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: You learn about the states in school but did you learn Oregon is the only state to have this. What is…
President Cooper spoke about what Phase 3 means for the Northshore. He also talked about a renewal on the ballot that helps with drainage. Connect with him online HERE. Melissa was joined by Joanna, who is the head of Food and Nutrition Services for St Tammany Health System. We talked healthy eating and plans to…
Leighanne came by from Habitat and she brought in Lindsey McDaniel. They wanted to talk about Little Black Dress, an effort by the Jr. League to help raise money for Habitat. Hear them in the interview below. Kerri Becker wanted to talk about an event CAGNO is bringing back to the Northshore. Tour De Lis…
6:40 Q: Stores sell more of these in March than any other month. What? A: Pregnancy Tests Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: This seems like it would be a big no-no but now 1 in 4 parents allow their kids to do this. What is it? A: Use tech at the dinner table Winner:…
Senator Patrick McMath came in to see us today. He wanted to share some information about the upcoming legislative session. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Hungry? Germany is the only country where this is available all year long. What? A: The McRib Winner: Paige Upshaw from Covington! 7:10 Q: A lot of people will say THIS today but actually the phrase is trademarked and people will supposedly issue a cease and desist if you use for profit. What is it?…
6:40 Q: It rocked the music world the 1st time it occurred, which was in the 90s. What was it? A: Stripped of a Grammy (Milli Vanilli) Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Their kids probably weren’t thrilled about it but in 2020 more than 50% of parents said they did this. What? A: Made a…
Alex from Northshore Humane Society talked about how they are going to do one of their signature events this year. She she spoke about a group of rescued dogs they needs fosters for. Don Shea found some good news in the latest job numbers, although clearly there are plenty of people still hurting.
Dr Daniel Roberts and Mary Slazer came in to talk about things happening at Northshore Technical Community College. Hear them in the interview below. Chris from St Tammany Corp talked to us about economic development and job numbers. Hear what he had to say below.
6:40 Q: A sign of the times. 9 in 10 America’s say they used to do it all the time but they don’t do this anymore in 2021. What is it? A: Answer phone calls with unknown numbers Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Until 2020 Rhode Island was the smallest state in land…
Parish President Mike Cooper gave us his weekly update. He spoke to us about COVID, the new master plan and more. Hear him below. Cindy Ingram is in the baby business at STHS. She joined Tim to talk about all the great things they have going with with their new Family Center.
6:40 Q: Women, on average, will complain about this twice a day. What is it? A: Men Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 3 American dads have one of these at home. What is it? A: A favorite chair Winner: Grayson Guarino from Lacombe! 7:40 Q: 1 in 7 pet owners have…
David Horchar spoke about their path toward a new Day Center on the Safe Haven Campus. Thanks to many generous donations they are now ready to break ground. Monique and Krissy spoke to us about some classes coming up. They also spoke about the importance of mental health and a crisis that has been building…
Trooper Price from Louisiana State Police Troop L spoke with Dave about safety in construction zones and some good driving habits. Lira caught us up on what they are doing right now with Miracle League and reminded everyone about Radio-thon. Vieta spoke to us about all the exciting things going on right now at Delta…
Don Shea with Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers and where St Tammany and the Northshore stand in our recovery compared to other areas. Liz Garland from the Blood Center spoke about how desperate they are right now for blood donors. Between COVID and the cold weather they are far behind where they need to be.
6:40 Q: Most of us don’t do it but if you do THIS in total silence every day it slows your heart rate and lowers your stress level. What is it? A: Eating breakfast Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 4 out of 5 Dads throw these away w/out EVER using them. What? A:…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about the winter storms and where we are with COVID. Hear him in the interview below. Anne spoke to us about efforts to improve community health on behalf of STHS. Mayor Mark had many things to share about Covington, including, but not limited to, long term traffic studies,…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: Walt Disney World in Orlando has over 2.5 million of these. What? A: Costumes Winner: Ethan Alfano from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: 1 in 3 teens now own this. What? A: A smart watch Winner: Brian from Hammond! 8:40 Q: The oldest one of these in America is 256 years old.…
6:40 Q: 1 in 4 Americans regularly follow this superstition, making it the most popular one we have. What is it? A: Knock on wood Winner: Liz Bailey from Kiln! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Half of American families have 2 of these but 2% of families have 5 or more. What? A: Vehicles! Winner: No…
Frank Jabbia, Superintendent for St Tammany Schools told us about a pay raise the staff is about to get and he thanked everyone for working so hard during the bad weather. James with Professional Heating and Air spoke to us about steps we can take to improve the effectiveness of our heating and cooling units…
Mayor Madden stopped by to update us on a few events happening online and in Mandeville. Hear him talk about it below. Chris spoke to us from St Tammany Corp about some training they have coming up and he also explained the latest job numbers, which are good for St Tammany.
6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 Q: Another old school way of having fun. Sales of this item went WAY up in 2020. What is it? A: Pinball machines Winner: Alex Ink from Madisonville! 8:40 Q: The older you are, the more likely you are to do THIS at a hotel. What is THIS? A: Unpack your…
Jeff is an RN at St Tammany Health System who is tasked with making sure the hospital maintains a high accreditation level when it comes to heart care. Hear him explain it and more in the interview below. Parish President Cooper spoke about everyone staying safe during Mardi Gras. He said we have seen a…
Chamber Board Member and Communications Committee Chair Erin Cowser spoke about the upcoming Virtual Installation and Awards Ceremony; an upcoming LABI Legislative Outlook Webinar they’re cohosting, and the Northshore Home Builders Association. Brian and Emily spoke to us about Second Harvest Food Bank. Brian is with Donahue Favret, and they are hosting a food drive.…
Donna Montgomery and Carly Arthur came by to talk about the latest sports offerings at Coquille and an important election coming up. Christina Cooper from St Tammany Tourism spoke to us about some planning sessions they recently had and some website info for Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day.
6:40 Q: About 1 in 20 Americans have never eaten one of these. What? A: A taco Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: The average parent saves hundreds of items from their kid’s childhood. 1 in 5 will save at least one of these? A: A bib Winner: No Winner! 8:40 Q:…
Our friend Miranda was joined by Andy as they talked about a “parade” in Slidell where Hospice would be one of the beneficiaries. Hunter joined us to talk about Vexus Fiber. They are expanding their reach into St Tammany and he told us about the benefits of fiber. Charlie Shelton works at North Oaks and…
Parish President Mike Cooper explained the latest on the possible casino in Slidell and he also talked COVID numbers. Burt from STHS talked to us about some of the innovative steps the hospital is taking expose young people in the medical profession to empathy and help develop their people skills.
Leighanne and Jeff joined us to talk about what Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West is doing to deal with COVID and maintain their mission of affordable housing. Hear them talk about it in the interview below. Dr Renee Horton works for NASA. She came on the air to talk about Chevron Fueling Math, an…
6:40 Q: The average American spends just under three hours a week doing this. What? A: Complaining about work Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Who asked do you like green eggs and ham? A: Sam I am Winner: Chase Gleiber from Ponchatoula! 7:40 Q: 1 in 10 men have used this as a…
6:40 Q: 1 in 4 men have told this lie to get OUT of a relationship. What? A: That they live with their parents Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Rated one of the best smelling things ever, 4 out of 5 people say they love the smell of this, while only 1 in…
Susan Bonnett Bourgeois from Northshore Community Foundation joined us on the anniversary of Pat Brister’s death to tell us about some scholarships they created in Pat’s honor. Hear Susan explain in the interview below. Project Graduation’s Reagan Abney spoke to us about their efforts to provide safe festivities for local students. Our own Sarah Cottrell…
6:40 Q: We all know we should do this daily, but about half of us don’t. What is it? A: Wash our face Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Which fruit does Spongebob live in? A: Pineapple Winner: CC and Jack from Mandeville! 7:40 Q: People were asked to name a profession that doesn’t…
Alex brought in a friend from NS Humane. She told us about some specials they have this month and talked about the process of adopting a dog. Hear her below. Brittny Costella works with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington. She spoke about the importance of early detection and screenings. And Don Shea spoke…
6:40 Q: The average American consumes 3 bottle of THIS per year. What? A: Ketchup Winner: Katherine Cochran from Mandeville! 7:10 Q: What is the only fruit to have seeds on the outside? A: Strawberries Winners: Sidney and Fletcher from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Some kids will ask their parents this question as many as 1,500…
Chris Masingill from St Tammany Corp checked in with us to talk about the economic impact of COVID on our local economy. Connect with St Tammany Corp HERE. Rebecca from Southern Avenue talked about Mardi Gras gift ideas and more. Hear her in the interview below. Michael Doyle Graves is directing the latest production from…
6:40 and 7:40 Q: Maybe it seems a little old fashioned but 1 out of 3 adults say they still look forward to doing THIS every day. What is it? A: Checking the mail Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Can a Polar bear catch up to a penguin? A: No. Polar bears are found…
Parish President Mike Cooper talked about the creativity people are employing to celebrate Mardi Gras safely. He also talked about our latest percent positivity rating. We spoke to Tim and Mathilde, who is an RN at STHS. She spoke to us about the new tower, when it will come online, and some recruitment they are…
6:40 Q: Parents are more likely to enjoy this beverage on a regular basis. A: Chocolate milk Winner: Jennifer Daly from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: 1 in 4 dads embarrass their kids when they do this. Moms do it too, just not as much as dad does. What is it? A:…
The Southern Hotel is hosting a Dining Around the World series and this Monday they are having another meal. Ben spoke to us about this event. Nick Richard from NAMI spoke to us about their Mental Health First Aid class. He also said they are seeing more indications of a lot of young people in…
6:40 Q: 1 in 20 Americans are allergic to THIS. What? A: Cheese Winner: Danielle and Jacob from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average Dad will wear this for almost two weeks before washing it; what is it? A: Pajamas Winner: Avery Liles from Covington! 7:40 Q: Consumers now pay 25% more for this…
Trooper Price spoke about driving through the construction zone on I-12. He also said they will have unmarked units looking for distracted drivers. Liz from the Blood Center told us about some events they have coming up. She also spoke about how safe it is to donate blood. And Ricky from Four Unplugged came by…
Nick Richard, with the Northshore Court Foundation, and Judge Alan Zaunbrecher, with the new AOT specialty court, spoke to us today. Judge Zaunbrecher told us about the new court and how they help people.
6:40, 7:10 Kids Loot and 7:40 Q: About half of us admit we talk to this object every time we use it. What is it? A: An ATM. Winner: Christopher Morgan from Bush! 8:40 Q: You’ll find 41 of these in the average American house. What are they? A: Lights/light bulbs Winner: Joey Cooper from Picayune! 9:40 Q: Not…
Parish President Cooper talked about the latest COVID numbers and asked citizens to keep doing their best to slow the spread. He also talked about New Directions 2040. Alia from the City of Mandeville talked about their partnership with the Old Mandeville Business Association for Krewe Du Pooch, which will be virtual this year. STHS…
Vieta Collins joined us from Delta College. She talked about some new offerings they have coming up. Hear her in the interview below. The crew from Professional Heating and Air talked to us about their growth and some of the things they are doing to expand into St Tammany.
6:40 and 7:10 Q: These came on the market for sale in the early 1900’s and we still buy a lot of them today. What are they? A: A T-shirt Winner: Aldynn Parker from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: For the first time in a long time, in 2020 this went down in major metropolitan areas of the…
6:40 Q: A survey found that a perfect _________ is about 6.5 inches in diameter. What is it? A: Pancake Winner: Lindsay Rogers from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What is the largest state in America? A: Alaska Winner: Caroline Matthews from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: About 1 in 7 people who had to work from home set…
Amy Bouton from St Tammany Parish Government spoke to us about COVID, a new Comprehensive Plan and more. Hear her below. Mayor Mark made his monthly visit to talk about the City of Covington. He talked about traffic, a speeding study and other things going on in the city. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people have done this simply because their spouse asked them to. What? A: Quit their job Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: I can’t wait for my kids to go back to school so I can ________. The #1 answer was sleep followed by ________ at #2. What is…
Jim is the Artistic Director for the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. He spoke about how they will handle upcoming events. Don Shea spoke about job numbers locally and on the national level. Don works for Tri-Parish Works.
6:40 Q: Name the last place you’d want to be stuck for a week. The top three answers were with my in-laws, the airport, and (blank). What? A: A porta-potty Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What’s the biggest cat? A: The tiger Winner: Jack from Covington! 7:40 Q: When people were asked why…
Dr Chuck Preston talked about COVID, Vaccines, and a special initiative his office is doing around infant crib deaths. DA Warren Montgomery talked about getting sworn in for his second term and some things that he will change this time around. He also mentioned a particular unsolved crime he wants to help push into the…
6:40 Q: 4 out of 5 American homes have a bottle of _________ in their refrigerator right now. What? A: Ranch salad dressing Winner: Shelly Knighton from Slidell! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Eight out of ten boys leave these intact, but nearly half of girls take them apart. What are they? A: Oreos Winner: Grant…
Parish President Mike Cooper spoke to us about COVID. He talked about local hospitals and how they are doing. And he asked citizens to keep doing all they can do to stop the spread. Anne talked to us about some health initiatives going on at STHS right now. These include a free screening for cervical…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: When people were asked to scroll back on their phones and stop at the first vacation photo they came to this location was the one found the most. Where is it? A: Mt. Rushmore Winner: Camden Theriot from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: Although we’d never say it aloud, but almost 50% of…
We spoke with Megan and Diana from the Professional Women of St Tammany. They are inviting people to vote in an online awards event they have going on. Hear them talk about it below. Noble called in for the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce. We talked about events they have done during this special year,…
6:40 Q: 1 in 5 people say they hate this sound. What is it? A: The sound of their own voice Winner: No Winner! Q: This afternoon at about 4 o’clock in St Tammany, more than 50% of people in the world will be doing this. A: Sleeping Winner: Jack Lafleur from Mandeville! 7:40 Q:…
6:40 Q: About 40 times, that how many times the average person will change this on their phone this year. A: Their alarm times Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 9 in 10 children eat this. Only 1 in 10 of adults do. What? A: Snow Winner: Landon Hufft from Slidell! 7:40 Q:…
Amy Bouton talked about local efforts to deal with COVID, tree recycling, some specials at Animal Services in the interview below.
Miranda shared the latest from The Hospice House. They are working to spread the word about who they are and what they do. They are also working to replace funds from events they were not able to have.
Christina Cooper talked tourism in St Tammany. She shared some new stats that show the importance of our local tourism efforts. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: If you’re an average American, you’ll eat right at 150 of these this year. A: Sandwiches Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: One in three kids have asked a parent to stop doing this. What? A: Cursing Winner: Burke from Covington! 7:40 Q: A survey of men found this is the last…
Dr Mike Hill from St Tammany Health System spoke to us about infection prevention and COVID. He also spoke at length about the vaccines and what to expect when you get your shots. Hear him in the interview below.
Parish President Mike Cooper talked to us about the troubling numbers that came out of St Tammany this week and reminded everyone that the fight against COVID is not over yet. Hear him below.
Sara and Chloe came by from The Lakehouse to talk about all the things they have going on. They are having an Open House, and they’re ready to make your Valentine’s Day special. Hear them talk about it in the interview below.
Jennifer from Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West came in to talk to us this week. She talked about their ReStore, current houses underway, and an anniversary they are celebrating. Hear her talk about it all in the interview below.
Our friend Nick Richard from NAMI came by to talk about mental health and all the programs they are offering right now to help. Hear him below.
6:40 Q: Guys are supposed to do it but about 60% of women say they can do it too. What is it? A: Tie a necktie Winner: Sarah Kennedy from Folsom! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What food is the most ordered in the United States? A: Fried chicken Winner: Brennan Higgins from Covington! 7:40 Q:…
6:40 Q: About half of all couples do this together BEFORE they get married. What is it? A: Get a pet together Winner: Bobbie from Abita! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: How many legs does a lobster have? A: 10 (8 walking legs and 2 larger claw legs) Winner: Hayden Grace from Covington! 7:40 Q: When…
Don Shea checked in to talk about job numbers. He spoke about what he sees happening nationally and also here in the state of Louisiana. Hear him below.
Richard and Donna came in to share information about Coquille. They are starting sign ups for Baseball and Softball right now. They also have a renewal on a ballot soon. Hear them in the interview below.
Alex came in from the NS Humane Society to talk about their success last year and some of the things they have going on at the start of 2021. Hear her below.
6:40 Q: On a list of Christmas gifts people think are the worst 1 in 4 of people chose “a scarf”. What was next on the list? A: Coffee mug Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: One in four people under the age of 20 have never seen _________. What? A: A sunrise Winner:…
State Trooper Jeremy Price joined us today to give us a holiday update, some advice on how to stay safe during New Year’s, and things to be mindful of that Troopers are currently keeping an eye out for…
Liz Garland from the Blood Center brought Beverly Blackburn in today to talk about the #MightyMiles Blood Drive happening today until 4pm at St. Timothy’s in Mandeville and other ways you can help if you can’t make it or aren’t able to donate. Miles is a small child who is currently undergoing ALL treatment at…
Michael Williamson from United Way of SE Louisiana shared their big news about a wonderful gift. He also spoke about what they are doing now and plans for the future.
The DA was out of town so Lisa Page came in to share some information about what they are up to. Hear her below.
Chris from St Tammany Corp talked about a new alliance they have with Southeastern and job numbers locally. Hear him below.
Chazzie came to see us from 911-Nutrition. Hear her talk about a healthy lifestyle in the interview below.
Alan stopped in to talk about St Tammany Project Christmas, which had another very successful year. He thanked volunteers and sponsors.
Larry came in from Stone Creek Club and Spa to tell us about the steps they have taken to keep their customers safe. Hear him in the interview below.
Amy Bouton from STPG came by to talk about what they have going on right now. She talked COVID, supporting local businesses, Animal Shelter and more. Hear her below.
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers and shared his thoughts on where we are headed. Hear him below.
Christina Cooper talked about St Tammany Tourist Commission and the work they are doing to support local businesses right now. Hear her below.
Our buddy Miranda came in to tell us ways they are trying to close the fund raising gap for their non-profit during this time of COVID. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
Mayor Clay Madden came in to talk about safe events coming up in Mandeville. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Sleeping in a cold room increases your chances of _________. What? A: Having a bad dream! Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average parent thinks that 12 is the perfect age for this. What is it? A: Getting a Cell Phone. Winner: Gage Taylor from Bush! 7:40 Q: This stat is…
Lacey talked to us about local efforts to support businesses and other things the St Tammany Chamber is up to. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: More than 1 in 3 couples say they prefer to do this separately. What? A: Laundry Winner: Angie Bonnanno from Slidell! 7:10 Kids loot Q: I make two people out of one. What am I? A: A mirror Winner: Jade and Layne Kate from Covington! 7:40 Q: There are 44 million ways to win this game.…
6:40 Q: Women say this is the biggest pet peeve they have when their partner is driving. What is it? A: Playing music too loud Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 3 American households have this game. What is it? A: Scrabble Winner: Joshua Taylor from Laplace! 7:40 Q: 4 in 10 American adults…
Don Shea checked in with some local and national job numbers. He also shared his theories about why we are where we are when it comes to unemployment. Hear him below.
Alex from the Northshore Humane Society came in with a little friend to tell us about an event coming up this week that they are hosting. She also spoke about their low cost vet clinic. Hear her below.
Margaret came in with Jessica to talk about their involvement with the 12 Days of Christmas. They spoke about Christmas and getting your feast from them.
6:40 Q: All of us should know how to do this but when it comes to our vehicles only about half of us actually do. What is it? A: Jump start the battery Winner: Marco Rosales from Mandeville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The average adult does this 5 and 1/2 times a day. Kids do…
6:40 Q: 7 in 10 Americans live within an hour of this. What? A: Their parents Winner: Lauren Diessinger from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: THIS runs around your yard without moving. What is it? A: A fence Winner: Madison Faber from Madisonville! 7:40 Q: They are kind of linked except one breaks and never falls and…
Erik came in from Acquistapaces to talk about our Get and Give promotion. We are giving away over $10,000 worth of gift cards, $100 at a time. Hear about it in the interview below.
Caitlin came in to talk about the Dove Market for SSA. She said they are taking it virtual this year. Hear her explain it in the interview below.
President and CEO Joan Coffman came in to talk about St Tammany Health System. She spoke about how they are dealing with COVID, the next wave that we may be facing, and ongoing growth projects they are finishing. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: This staple of lunch was supposedly invented in at a restaurant in Pasadena, California in the 1920’s. What is it? A: Cheeseburger Winner: Emily Tanguis from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Pirates wore these because they believed it improved their eyesight. What? A: Earrings Winner: Cassie Harper from Covington! 7:40 Q: Not quite half of us…
6:40 Q: 4 out of 5 Americans are desperate for THIS. What? A: Good news Winner: 7:10 Kids Loot Q: The small orange men in Charlie and the Chocolate factory are known as _______. A: Oompa Loompas Winners: Camden and Coreyanne Pertuit from Pearl River! 7:40 Q: It doesn’t make sense but a majority of…
6:40 Q: 15 years ago, nobody had one. Today, there are millions of them in the US alone. What? A: Drones Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Studies suggest children really can’t do THIS until after the age of three. What? A: Lie Winner: No Winner! 7:40 Q: A tech company has…
Don Shea from Tri-Parish Works talked job numbers, seeing some pros and a few more cons in the latest reports. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Whether the term is true or not, a majority of women don’t like being called this by their husband. What is it? A: Trophy Wife Winner: No Winner! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: On average, parents will allow their children to do this for the first time when they are 9 years and 7…
Wendy and Tina spoke about the work they are doing to help all the children in St Tammany to have a Christmas. And they gave us some history on this non-profit that works with the school system.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia from St Tammany Parish Schools sat down for a long conversation about COVID, teachers, starting a new job, and more. Hear him in the interview below.
Katie came in from Stone Creek to talk about all the great things they are doing starting on Friday. Hear her explain it all in the interview below.
6:40 Q: 1 in 3 people say they are a little bit embarrassed about this from their high school days. What? A: The car they drove Winner: No Winner! 7:10 and 7:40 Q: The average American family will lose about 4 of these per year? A: Towels Winner: Adam Burris from Covington! 8:40 Q: A…
Alvin came in to talk about the ongoing Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Obviously they have to do things differently this year but the fest is going on. Find out more in the interview below.
Trooper Price came in to talk about travel around the holidays, whether you are going shopping or on a longer trip. Hear him talk about some basic safety tips in the interview below.
Our buddy Liz stopped by from The Blood Center. Even though they are desperately short of supplies Liz brought a positive message of thanks. Hear her below.
Nick joined us from the Northshore Court Foundation and brought in Judge Gardner. We talked about how the judge volunteers for families and how people can support the foundation so this work can get done.
We spoke with Chris from St Tammany Corp. He pointed out a few positive trends from the latest job numbers. Hear him talk about it below.
6:40 Q: Most people agree that you are a poor driver if they see you doing THIS! What? A: Drive with a pet in your lap Winner: Kaylee Halterman from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: What are the names of the two old men Muppets in the balcony? A: Statler and Waldorf Winner: Jodie Marino from…
Culinary Kids has some openings next week. Sherri Hansen also talked about how their whole set-up and usual order of business is already geared toward Covid prevention. Hear her talk about it below.
Dr Chuck Preston came by to talk about the latest COVID numbers in St Tammany Parish. He also took time to explain some of the other things his office does in addition to death investigations.
Wendy Pratt works at STHS and she told us about her job and we also spoke about November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Hear her in the interview below.
6:40 Q: More than half of all Americans will go to a ____ at least once a year? A: Beach Winner: Madeline Loescher from Covington! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Who is the wife of the cartoon character Fred Flintstone? A: Wilma Winner: Keiper Latrelle from Lacombe! 7:40 Q: Unfortunately people are still using very breakable…
6:40 Q: About 1 in 20 Americans use THIS to help them relax or sleep. What is it? A: A sound machine! Winner: Shannon Sanchez from Ponchatoula! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: Besides Spanish, what language is largely spoken in South America? A: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, the largest country in South America…
Dr. Bermudez talked to us about new technology they are using in the fight against cancer. Hear him explain it in the interview below.
James Hartman came in to talk about his latest book, which is called Lure. James sets his books on the Northshore. Hear him talk about them in the interview below.
Here’s an ornament from Rebecca’s Southern Avenue. Hear what she said, including plenty of gift ideas, in the interview below.
Amy Bouton talked about a variety of things going on right now in parish government. Hear her talk about it in the interview below.
6:40 Q: Between now and Christmas 1 in 7 couples will argue about THIS. What? A: A real or artificial tree Winner: Misael Rubio from Slidell! 7:10 Q: We do this, on average, 23,000 times a day. What? A: Take a breath Winner: Harper Cassie from Covington! 7:40 Q: The average mother says this 12…
King Eric dropped in to explain how things are being managed this season at the Ren Fest. You have to get tickets online and they sold out last weekend so book yours soon.
