North Oaks Welcomes 72 Medical Career Shadowers

North Oaks Health System has welcomed 72 students into its 2025–2026 Medical Career Shadowing Program, marking a 26% increase from the previous academic year. Participants hail from 16 high schools, Northshore Technical Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University.

Surviving Dry Skin Season

The moment the first cold snap hits, something peculiar happens across town. Perfectly normal people begin wandering around looking like they have quietly transformed into lizards overnight.

The Alligator

Ho Ho Ho to all my favorite swampies! The main gator is here with a seasonal ‘H’ greeting to warm your stockings and hearts.Now y’all know that your good friend and favorite gator narrator is a big fan of surprises. Right?

The Scoop

*The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from first-party and second-party sources, including Northshore Media Group’s Morning Rush Southeastern Louisiana University will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec.

The True Spirit of Christmas

It’s finally here. After an entire year of waiting, wishing, and children on their best behavior to stay on the “nice” instead of the “naughty” list, Christmas cheer and Christmas music are in the air once again.

Upcycling - Caring for Mother Earth

Upcycling - not many are familiar with this term. Almost everyone has heard of recycling; but there are different types of recycling, and some are even more beneficial than the traditional methods that come to mind.So, what is upcycling?