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 …
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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THERE ARE MANY children’s books dealing with introducing young children to a new family pet, but not too many about making sure the dog is comfortable with the arrival of a new, human baby sibling. Jessica Whiteman brings this unique perspective to “Humphrey Has a Hunch,” her 2019 board book illustrated by Max Alley. The …
TODAY, DR. CHRIS YANDLE is not being deafened by the roar of fans as his players reign supreme in a college bowl game. Nor is he campaigning for his star player to win the Heismann. He is, however, signing autographs and receiving accolades of his own while cheering on his two up-and-coming MVPs. Like many …
WHEN STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS forced Sherri Hansen to close her cooking school, Culinary Kids, she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. “I had to get my four kids settled into online school and help with homework. Then, I had to face loss of income for myself and 28 employees while trying to sort …
The party entices guests with a cornucopia of fine food and drink, two live music stages, fireworks, a new car raffle and a vibe that sets the grounds surrounding the Covington Trailhead abuzz. It’s no wonder Chef Soirée has grown into a household name over the last 35 years, now drawing approximately 3,000 revelers. And …
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Paddle Through the Marsh Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is 15,000 acres of pine flatwoods and coastal marsh. This diverse habitat is home to hundreds of bird species, including the bald eagles and the rare red-cockaded woodpecker. Three-hour guided canoe tours on Bayou Lacombe begin at 9 am. Spring tour dates are March 7, …
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 …
NORTHLAKE ACADEMY OF MUSIC has been praised for the innovative education it provides to its students. Founder and owner Leslie Domingues has always been passionate about working with children and creating new programs for music development. The seeds of Northlake Academy of Music were planted by the preschool music program, Tots-N-Tunes, created in 1998. The …
SPLENDOR IS DEFINED as ‘having magnificent features or qualities’ and Splendor Farms delivers—not in the gold and fine jewels kind of way, but in the treasures-of-nature fashion. The 75-acre country retreat, located in Bush, LA, is home to an inviting bed and breakfast amidst a menagerie of animals. Cozy cabins and guest rooms boast amenities …
Spring is here and business is blooming! The Northshore is home to a wide variety of businesses and services. Every month there are new places to go, more places to shop and a tremendous selection of top-notch professional services that offer the best of the best to our community. Each month, Sophisticated Woman connects you …
Oysters Rockin’ Ella WHAT DO THE Food Network, Emeril Lagasse, John Folse and Mandeville have in common? Ella Petitto. The high school sophomore has been busy since her 2016 win on national competitive cooking show Chopped Jr. and shared some of the highlights with us. Like most 15 year olds, school is first and foremost. …
