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Visit The Northshore is inviting St. Tammany Parish residents to share their perspectives as part of the development of a 10-Year Destination Master Plan aimed at guiding the future growth of local communities.

Back in my day

Back in my day, if someone wanted to say thank you, they wrote a note on paper, signed it, and maybe even licked the envelope if they were feeling fancy. None of this sending little digital pictures called “emojis” like it’s some kind of art project gone rogue.

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Steven Jackson of Ponchatoula was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.

The Slow and Steady Snail

Snails are some of the most fascinating creatures in our ecosystem. Small, slow, and adorable, they don’t really do much to gain people’s attention or curiosity, but these tiny gastropods hold a lot of cool secrets; and we have about 141 species here in Louisiana alone.

The Alligator

Your old buddy Old Hardhide is back to greet you with a warm “how do” and a big toothy smile. But this time, your favorite reptilian’s teeth are full of his favorite January food – king cake!

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the $30 million US 190: US 190B to LA 437 Bridge and Widening Project in Covington is nearing completion.

All About the Boot

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.)’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away.

Back in my day

Back in my day, a winter storm meant somebody on the news pointing at a green screen and everybody immediately going to buy milk and bread like we were planning to survive the Ice Age.Now I am not talking about real snow. I am talking about Southern snow, which is mostly just a rumor.

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The Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first exhibition of its 2026 program. The 2026 Alumni Exhibition, a wide-ranging survey celebrating six decades of artistic production by alumni of the Visual Art + Design Department, will run from Jan. 29 through Feb.

The Cooper’s Hawk

Recently, I had to rescue my neighborhood’s resident Cooper’s hawk. He was my friend and kept me on my toes every time I let my chickens out to free-range.