Articles filed under May-June 2012
Signs of the Times: Cover Artist Dr. Bob
The folk artist has developed a following in New Orleans. His signs commanding Be Nice or Leave (or some variant on that theme) have popped up all over the city…
Worthy Causes: St. Tammany Parish Suicide Prevention Support Program
“Tommy and Timmy were best friends. They did everything together,” begins Tim Lentz, chief deputy of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. “But on Timmy’s 16th birthday, his
Creole Ghosts of Esplanade Avenue: The Degas House
Ghosts of old New Orleans make their presence felt at the haunting, if not haunted, Degas House. Remnants of the lives of residents long dead, the portraits of
Last Bite: Sala Thai
A pair of oil industry veterans deciding to open a restaurant after retiring might not seem like a far-fetched idea, but for Chok and Sumalee Noibanchong it was
The Southern Hotel Rises Again
Mayor Mike Cooper is especially excited about the new ownership of the Southern Hotel property in the heart of downtown Covington. [caption id="attachment_2826" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="The Southern Hotel soon
Raising the Roof for Charity: The STHBA 2012 Raffle House
Each year, St. Tammany Home Builders Association members pool their time, expertise and energy to design, build and present a home of exceptional quality to raffle off for
INsider: Larry Rase
To help us honor Father’s Day, Mandeville resident Larry Rase shared memories of his father and his own experience of fatherhood. “My Father was an uneducated man and a
Publisher’s Note: Time Flies
Isn’t it amazing to see how long-neglected friendships can renew themselves in minutes? If you’ve been to your high school reunion, you know exactly what I’m talking about. When
IN The Arts
Sweet Olivier and Garcia.Dunn Gallery In March, Covington resident Sarah Dunn and fashion designer Michelle Beatty debuted their Sweet Olivier clothing line during Fashion Week New Orleans. The line
IN Better Health with Jerry Coogan
Health Concern: Obesity and related medical problems. Treatment: Laparoscopic bariatric surgery. “It was an ever-failing attempt to lose weight and improve my health,” Jerry Coogan says of his many dieting
Less is More: Design with Donna and Gary Mott
Wanting to downsize but also to maximize the function and livability of their new home, Donna and Gary Mott sought out Mark Malkemus and Mike Martin, who build
Head of the Class: Senior Class Leaders of 2012
For high school seniors, being elected class president is an honor and an accomplishment. But with this honor also comes responsibility. A senior class president is responsible for
Not-So-Secret Garden: Covey Rise, CSA Close to Home
If you want fresh vegetables to grace your dinner table every night, you don’t have to look far. Located about 30 miles northwest of Lake Pontchartrain, Covey Rise
Evolving Creole Cuisine
Through his restaurants, cookbooks and cooking shows, Chef John Folse became a celebrity chef de cuisine long before the Food Network began cranking them out by the dozens.
Covington Mayor Mike Cooper
Although he’s just now settling into his first term as Covington’s mayor, Mike Cooper is no stranger to Covington politics. His father, Ernest J. Cooper, was the city’s
