In these parts Santa has been known to travel via pirogue pulled by a troupe of friendly alligators. When his watercraft pulls up to the banks of Lake Pontchartrain to visit the Northshore, he makes a big splash. Santa’s initial stop on the Northshore is on December 7, first in Madisonville for Merry Madisonville and […]
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A new app, called OffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood, alerts parents if a registered sex offender contacts their child. The app is the product of efforts by OffenderWatch and Louisiana state law enforcement officials. Federal law requires registered sex offenders to provide law enforcement with their phone number, email and address. The app uses law
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The cold, winter months can be brutal for the animals of Northshore Humane Society. Not only are there fewer volunteers and donations, but there are far less adoptions at this time of year as well. While our animal care staff does everything they can to prepare our pets for the icy weather, they cannot give
Northshore Humane Society, which serves the neglected and abandoned animals of the Northshore region, is one of Louisiana’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations. While many families think of NHS when looking for a new puppy or kitten, there are also many amazing senior pets looking for a true second chance at life who may
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Planning your dream wedding? See what the Northshore has to offer. Meet with wedding planners and travel agents Taste the offerings of venues, caterers and bakeries See the latest trends in wedding decor, fashion, hair, makeup and accessories Take a look at transportation options, jewelry, wedding favors and gifts Visit with photographers, videographers and DJs
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On August 16, the City of New Orleans lost a beloved and integral part of her community. Television newswoman Nancy Parker died when the stunt plane she was reporting from crashed near Lakefront Airport. Nancy was a storyteller, a wife, a mother and a passionate advocate for the “Big Easy.” Nancy put her heart and
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We asked our readers to submit entries for our annual contest and the response was overwhelming! Our Facebook fans voted for each of their favorites in four categories. Thanks to our generous sponsors—Mandeville Animal Hospital, VetNaturally, Crosspoint Veterinary Hospital and Veterinary Holistic Healing—for providing gift baskets with products and services to our furry friends! Congratulations to
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Summer is officially here and so begins another hurricane season. I encourage everyone to start making preparations now. One of the most important things you can do is stay informed. As in years past, we will post all emergency information to our city website, Facebook and Twitter SOS accounts. One of the easiest ways to
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I am proud to be the Mayor of Hammond for so many reasons. In May, we were awarded the “Cleanest City in the State” for the 13th year in a row, making Hammond the city that has won the contest more than any other municipality. This is a year-long effort that is achieved through city
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A parade of empowered women smartly outfitted from head to toe, inspiring speakers with moving stories, and a bounty of bid-worthy auction items benefitting a supportive sisterhood all united at Sophisticated Woman’s Hats Off Luncheon, held on April 5 at Vintage Court in Covington. Ingrid Rinck, owner of Sensible Meals, was voted 2018 Enterprising Woman
The City of Mandeville is proud to announce that the Port Marigny Project has been settled and the City is looking forward to a beautiful development enhancing our lakefront landscape. The Port Marigny permit was originally filed in our Planning Department in 2015 and went through two years of public meetings with our Planning
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On Tuesday, May 7, Northshore Humane Society will participate in another GiveNOLA Day, a day that has raised over $250,000 for the no-kill, non-profit animal rescue and community veterinary clinic. Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, GiveNOLA Day is the community’s one-day, online giving event to inspire people to give generously to the nonprofit
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