Reviving Local History Wolfe Tone Plantation, built in 1850 north of Covington and bounded by Lee and Brunning Roads, had been abandoned and badly vandalized for years. Originally a vast sugar cane and lumber operation, owner A. C. Dickson named the plantation for the Irish rebel whose birthday is still remembered in the fatherland with …
Looking for new summer adventures close to home? OWA, an amazing amusement park/entertainment center/food and shopping complex awaits just about three hours from the Northshore. You may already know about OWA in Foley, Alabama, but this season’s new attractions take the experience to new heights. Kristin Hellmich, Director of Marketing and PR for the nearby …
Enterprising Woman Angela Cox Williams In the early 90s, Angela Cox Williams was dating her high school sweetheart and studying speech therapy at USL in Lafayette (now ULL). Deep down, though, she felt the need to seek something more. Now, from her well-appointed, Slidell law office, Angela recalls those uncertain times. “I struggled to split …
Daring to Dream Beauty. It’s all around us if we know where to look, but more importantly, if we learn how to experience it. Enterprising Woman Melissa Mitrik feels beauty while connecting with locals over a cup of exquisite European coffee during overseas travels. She’s found beauty in empowering an underestimated woman to reach full …
When a House Becomes a Home Home in the heart of Covington is captured beautifully in this gem that has been inadequately described as a coastal cottage. In fact, it is the integration of a 100 plus-year-old caretaker’s cabin with a modern structure, built at the turn of this century. These two structures now flow …
“Just met with neurosurgeon and trauma doctor…the pressure is now impacting the left side of his brain…doing all they can, but it does not look good. They say he either won’t make it or be in this coma state forever. I need to start thinking about (a decision). Please pray hard for a miracle. Brendan …
Fun Fun Fun! Out In The Sun! Living through the last 12 months filled with health worries, home confinement, wild hurricanes, cancellations of cherished celebrations, record cold temperatures and any number of bizarre and unexpected events, have we ever needed spring so badly? We think not! Now is the time for Northshore Outdoor Family Fun. So …
Enterprising Woman Tricia Wood Thomas When Enterprising Woman Tricia Wood Thomas opened her specialty boutique in November of 2019, she knew her combination of life experience and professional training would mix beautifully to help empower women and make them shine on the most important days of their lives. What she couldn’t have known was how …
For the LOVE of Art: Follow Your Art and Hemmerling Kalle Gallery Mandy Mongrue The town known for strawberries and antiques is enjoying an unlikely emergence during an unlikely time – the Ponchatoula art scene. This resurgence of original art is turning heads and drawing a new type of visitor. “It doesn’t make sense that …
Life Lessons A SELF-MADE WOMAN, Hilary Walker’s life is a continually blossoming adventure, the product of lessons learned and a deep-rooted desire to share the wealth of her knowledge and experience with others. With multiple businesses including three locations of Kidz Klub House, Hilary runs one of St. Tammany’s largest female-owned businesses and is proud …
There is a sentinel among us who has witnessed a thousand years of humanity. As a youngster, she looked on as Native Americans lived off the land, hunting and fishing with the aid of bone pointed arrows, blow guns and nets in pursuit of alligator, deer, aquatic animals and fish. Over the centuries, she grew …
ISABEL YARBOROUGH IS only 18 years old, but she already has an award-winning business for which she received funding, and a solid plan for her future. At such a young age, how did she develop her vision and achieve goals that many adults still find elusive? One contributing factor was participation in the Young Entrepreneurs …
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