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Jabbia, schools chief, abruptly retires

Cooper releases parish’s ‘most challenging’ budget for 2027 BY JIM DERRY Staff writer

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper introduced a $184 million budget at the Oct. 1 Parish Council meeting for the 2027 fiscal year. It includes more than $66 million that would go toward “infrastructure investments while navigating significant financial challenges facing the parish.” “This budget is the most challenging budget process my administration has faced since taking office in 2020,” he said at the meeting. In explaining his reasons for spending, he also presented a five-minute video spelling out the four priorities this budget centers around: “Protecting and strengthening infrastructure; building a more resilient parish; preparing for responsible growth; and maintaining fiscal discipline.” Meanwhile, members of the parish council and other local leaders have been on a campaign tour across St. Tammany the past several weeks touting the need for a five-year, quarter-cent sales tax that will be put in front of voters on a Dec. 12 ballot. That tax would be used to shore up criminal justice funding. The vote comes after parish residents have shot down several previous proposals and almost all the tax renewals put in front of them over the past year-plus. Parish officials, including Cooper, have reiterated that if this tax doesn’t pass, there likely will have to be massive cuts made to this current budget. They say that includes a potential 60% reduction in judicial funding, stressing that funding from one source cannot be used for anything other its dedicated purpose. “From 2024 through 2026, we used $22 million in nonrecurring funds to be able to support statemandated costs (in criminal justice),” Annie Perkins, finance director for St. Tammany Parish Government, said recently. “As a result, we are structurally imbalanced, and we need to find another source to support our costs. Otherwise, we’re not going to be able to continue to support these necessary services for our citizens.” The budget proposal can — and likely will — continue to be amended through expected final passage in December. The $184 million is roughly the same as last year’s figure after amendments and additions. It includes $45 million in personnel services and another $48.4 million for day-to-day operations. “I know putting this budget together wasn’t easy,” said Parish Council Chair Cheryl Tanner at its introduction. “I agree with President Cooper that this budget reflects the challenges we have been anticipating and have been communicating throughout our ongoing ‘Keep St. Tammany Safe’ presentations. It’s imperative we continue to work together.”

Tavis Smith exults in his bronco ride at the St. Tammany Parish Fair Rodeo on Oct. 2. The St. Aug alum and accomplished horseman rodeos on weekends and works at the New Orleans Fairgrounds as an outrider and exercises the horses there.

FAIR SKIES

Associate superintendent Alfonso expected to be named interim district head BY JIM DERRY Staff writer

St. Tammany Parish public schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia retired Sept. 30 after six years overseeing the district, an unexpected move that came a week after he faced questions over how two elementary school leaders handled allegations of child abuse. Jabbia, 55, stepped down effective immediately, according to a news release sent by the district. His name and picture were removed from the district’s website the same afternoon. “Serving the students, employees, families and com- Jabbia munity of St. Tammany Parish has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Jabbia said in the news release. “I am incredibly proud of the thousands of dedicated educators and employees who work every day on behalf of our students, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve this community.”

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Library Board zeros in on book with image of mating insects BY DANIEL LAWTON Contributing writer

Ride lights color the night sky at the St. Tammany Parish Fair on Oct. 2.

PHOTOS BY MATTHEW DOBBINS

The St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control voted Sept. 28 to continue restricting children’s access to seven books because of sexual content, despite objections from a handful of residents who said the books should be returned to the general collection. The most discussed book during the meeting was “Insectopolis,” a graphic novel that was restricted because it includes an image of grasshoppers mating. None of the five members who voted to keep that book restricted argued that the volume was inappropriate. Rather, they either deferred to the library’s administrative decision to keep it behind a desk or said state law tied their hands. “I really think the battle is not here. The battle is in Baton Rouge,” said board member Glenn Baham, who voted to continue to

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Smith hit with civil suit for steakhouse incident BY JIM DERRY

Eastern District of Louisiana by Bobby Couvillion and his wife Tara Ingraham, is seekThe man who was attacked ing unspecified compensain a Madisonville-area res- tion and punitive damages from Smith along taurant by former with bail bondsmen St. Tammany Parish Gregory Saurage Sheriff Randy Smith and Troy Sider, has filed a federal who were allegedly lawsuit alleging that with Smith at Keith Smith beat him so Young’s Steakhouse severely that he sufon May 29. fered a concussion Also named as a and hospitalization, Smith defendant is interim leading to thousands St. Tammany Parish Sherof dollars of medical bills. The suit, filed last month iff Bret Ibert in his official in U.S. District Court for the capacity as leader of the deStaff writer

JABBIA

Continued from page 1A In recent weeks, Jabbia has had to grapple with the fallout from two former administrators at Lyon Elementary who failed to report child abuse at the school last year. Former principal Lauryn Faciane and former assistant principal Tonya Barth were arrested by Covington Police on May 27 and pleaded guilty to the failure to report. They were sentenced to probation and remained on paid administrative leave until Sept. 17. Neither continue to work in the district,

but the handling of the matter has sparked criticism from some parents and residents. The week before Jabbia’s announcement, the school board held a seven-hour meeting to allow the public to air its concerns, which included a five-hour executive session behind closed doors during which board members discussed the matter. When the board came out of executive session, one member said a move to put Jabbia on administrative paid leave was being considered. That action could have been decided at the Oct. 8 meeting. The School Board was expected to name Steve Alfon-

partment. In the suit, Couvillion, a frequent online critic of Smith, alleged that Smith came up from behind him at Keith Young’s Steakhouse, then “placed him in a chokehold and slammed his head to the concrete floor before punching him,” which resulted in several injuries. It also says Smith then yelled, “I’m going to kill you,” at Couvillion using an expletive, and claims Saurage pointed out where Couvillion was sitting and “made aggressive gestures

towards Mr. Couvillion in the moments leading up to the attack.” The suit alleges Sider “used his body to stop bystanders from intervening and stepped on Mr. Couvillion.” Saurage was arrested June 8 on one count of principal to second-degree battery in relation to the incident and was released the same day on $7,500 bond. No date has yet been set for trial. William Most, an attorney who is representing Couvillion and Ingraham, declined to comment when contacted

Sept. 29. Attorney Eric Hessler, who represented Smith in the criminal case, said he is not representing Smith in the civil case. Smith declined to comment and directed questions to his civil attorney, who did not respond to a request for comment, also on Sept. 29. Andrew Capitelli, an attorney for the Sheriff’s Office, said: “The claims arise from a personal dispute between two private individuals. The sheriff’s department will defend the agency against the claims and allegations in the lawsuit and will take appro-

priate steps to ensure it is not improperly expanded beyond those directly involved.” Saurage did not respond to a text message sent Sept. 29, and Sider could not be reached. In June, Smith, a threeterm sheriff, pleaded guilty to second-degree battery and second-degree disturbing the peace charges. He then resigned from his post. Following the plea, he was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to attend a substance abuse program, avoiding jail time.

so, the district’s sssociate superintendent of administration and human resources, as interim superintendent at a special meeting Oct. 5. The action was expected to last until the end of the 2026-27 school year, though a search for a full-time replacement for Jabbia is expected. The School Board also is expected to move forward with a districtwide investigation into how administrators are complying with mandatory rules for reporting child abuse. A decision to open an investigation came after the marathon meeting that started Sept. 21 and stretched into the wee hours of Sept. 22. St. Tammany Parish Presi-

dent Mike Cooper said in a statement his office “recognizes his 32 years of dedicated service,” but also chastised Jabbia for his handling of the situation at Lyon. “We acknowledge that his retirement comes amid serious allegations which must be thoroughly and appropriately reviewed, with particular care for the affected children and families,” he said. In a Sept. 30 letter to the school system’s 6,000 employees, Jabbia said his priority throughout his career has been to give children opportunities. “Our responsibility has always been to prepare them, support them, believe in

them and give them every opportunity to make those dreams a reality,” he said. He didn’t address the recent controversy over the Lyon Elementary administrators. In a text message, Jabbia said he wasn’t immediately available to discuss his retirement. Jabbia attended St. Tammany Parish schools and graduated from Slidell High in 1989. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1994 and returned to the parish to work at his alma mater for 14 years as a teacher, coach and driver’s education instructor. In 2002, he became the head football coach at

Northshore High School and remained there for 16 years, working his way to assistant principal in 2006 and to principal in 2013. Seven years later, in October 2020, he was chosen by the St. Tammany Parish School Board from among five candidates to become the school system’s 14th superintendent. Jabbia’s father, Pete Jabbia, had been serving as interim superintendent of the district following since June 2020 following the resignation of W.L. “Trey” Folse from the post to become assistant state superintendent of system relationships with the Louisiana Department of Education.

A DAY AT THE FAIR

PHOTOS BY MATT DOBBINS

Some people come to the St. Tammany Parish Fair for the memories, but lots of kids come for the thrill and chills and laughs of a ride that goes fast. RIGHT: Brynlee Gagnard thinks a giraffe makes a grand ride on the carousel with mom Victoria at the St. Tammany Parish Fair. BELOW: Madeleine Morlero hams it up for her little sis Camille on the bumper cars as their mom enjoys the sister show.

Vega and Avery Plaia join Elijah Auglair in flight at the St. Tammany Parish Fair on Oct. 2.

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Continued from page 1A restrict access to all of the books in question. Baham said he did not see anything wrong with “Insectopolis” but couldn’t lift the restriction due to state law. But Emily Couvillon, the board’s legal counsel, explained to board members that they were applying their own graphic novel policy, which is more restrictive than state law. The board passed a policy in 2023 to move all graphic novels with sexual content to behind the circulation desk. Three residents spoke in favor of removing restrictions from the books, including Rebecca Bohm. “I don’t think that mating bugs will corrupt the children of St. Tammany,” said Bohm, who initiated the process to make the books unrestricted. The board also unanimously passed a new policy on collection development and deselection criteria, which one resident said in public comments could lead to removing more books related to LGBTQ themes. Local activists clashed in previous years with former board members and library administrators, with most disagreements centered on books containing LGBTQ themes. Some said books with that content could expose children to material they weren’t mature enough to understand while others said banning or restricting books based on perceived community standards was a very clear form of censorship. At this most recent meeting, board members Chuck Branton, Baham, Tamarah

Myers, Travis Thompson and Pennie Petrie voted to continue to restrict the books. Dinah Thanars and Jeff Corbin voted to return them to their previous collections. Corbin abstained from voting on one of the books. The books in question covered topics related to puberty, sex education and anatomy. One of them, “Spinning,” is a graphic novel about a gay figure skater. Four of the books discussed at the meeting will remain in an adult nonfiction section, while the three graphic novels will remain behind a desk. Minors could still check out these books, depending on whether their parents have given them an “unrestricted” library card. The board had little indepth discussion about any of the books, except “Insectopolis.” Library Director Trevor Collings said the book was flagged because of an image on page 179 of grasshoppers mating. Library Board President Charles Branton read aloud the state law’s definition of sexual conduct, which includes “ultimate sexual acts, whether between human beings, animals, or a human being and an animal.” Parish Councilman Jeff Corbin, who serves on the board in place of Parish President Mike Cooper, was the most vocal board member opposed to the restrictions. Corbin chafed at the argument that the board was restricted by the state statute, arguing that St. Tammany Parish interprets the law more strictly than libraries in other parishes. “We do lean towards a certain direction that is much more restrictive and limiting than others,” he said.

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Trio vies to be judge of City Court of East St. Tammany BY KIM CHATELAIN Contributing writer

Three northshore attorneys with extensive legal résumés are in the running to preside over the City Court of East St. Tammany for the next six years. The judicial race will be one of many contests on the crowded Nov. 3 ballot. Candidates d’Andrea McMooain Chatman, Tammy M. Nick and Tracey Turgeau Powell seek to assume the judgeship currently held by Bryan Haggerty, who did not seek reelection. Nick and Powell are Republicans. Chatman is a Democrat. Both Powell and Chatman ran unsuccessfully for the judicial post in 2019. The City Court of East St. Tammany has jurisdiction over Wards 8 and 9, including Slidell, Pearl River and the unincorporated areas stretching nearly to Lacombe. It was formerly known as the City Court of Slidell. The court handles a variety of cases, including those involving local traffic violations, adult and juvenile misdemeanor cases, domestic violence, small claims up to $5,000, general civil lawsuits up to $50,000 and tenant evictions. The judicial race got off to a contentious start when Nick challenged Powell’s candidacy, charging in a lawsuit that Powell does not reside within the boundaries of the territorial jurisdiction of the court. The suit sought to have Powell disqualified as a candidate. In mid-August Judge Alan Zaunbrecher, of the 22nd Judicial District Court, ruled that Powell met the residency requirements to run and allowed her to remain in the race. In response, Nick said

D’ANDREA MCMOOAIN CHATMAN

TAMMY M. NICK

PERSONAL: 57. Born in New Orleans. Has lived in Slidell since 1999. PERSONAL: 60. Born in Slidell. EDUCATION: Graduated from Resides in Slidell. Mount Carmel Academy. EDUCATION: Graduated Psychology degree from UNO. from Pearl River High School. Law degree from Loyola Law Undergraduate degree from School. the University of Southern PROFESSIONAL: Worked in Mississippi. Law degree from field of psychology before Southern University Law attending law school. Founder Center. and managing attorney of PROFESSIONAL: Has worked Nick Law Firm since 2004. for 29 years as the indigent Greater Slidell Bar Association defender assigned to the City president in 2024-25. Since Court. Also worked in private 2024, has served as legal practice at Chatman Law. counsel to juveniles in City POLITICAL: Democrat. Has run Court by appointment of the for the City Court judgeship on Louisiana Public Defender’s three previous occasions. MORE INFO: Website: https:// Office. POLITICAL: Republican. First dandreachatman.com run for public office. MORE INFO: she respectfully disagreed tammynickforjudge.com with the ruling but opted not to appeal. Early voting for the Nov. 3 elections will be Oct. 2027, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25.

Chatman In a legal career that has spanned nearly 30 years, Chatman said she has represented individuals and families from all walks of life. A significant part of

PERSONAL: 49. Born in New Orleans. Lives in Slidell. EDUCATION: Graduate of Northshore High School in Slidell. Bachelor’s degree in English literature from Southeastern Louisiana University. Law degree from Loyola Law School. Earned master’s degree in social work from LSU in 2024. Board certified family law specialist. PROFESSIONAL: Has been in private law practice in Slidell since 2006. Appointed as code enforcement hearing officer in 2022 to preside over short-term rental violations and other administrative matters. POLITICAL: Elected and served from 2007-2015 as justice of the peace for Ward 8. Finished a close second in 2019 race for the Slidell City that career has been spent Court post. representing clients in the MORE INFO: City Court she hopes to pretraceypowellforjudge.com side over.

Pair of veteran law enforcement agents seek Slidell-area job

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JOHN GALLAHER

KEVIN O’NEILL

PERSONAL: 60 years old. Lives in Slidell. EDUCATION: Graduated from Slidell High School. PROFESSIONAL: Retired from Slidell Police Department, recently resigned as investigator for the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office. POLITICAL: Republican.

PERSONAL: Age 65. EDUCATION: Graduated from Slidell High. Degrees in criminal justice from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. PROFESSIONAL: Retired from Slidell Police Department, currently chief deputy marshal for City Court of East St. Tammany. POLITICAL: Republican.

many office before moving to the special victim’s unit for domestic violence cases at the Covington office. He resigned to run for marshal and says he will bring a new perspective that includes experience working in a much larger court. Gallaher says that the office needs upgrades in equipment and technology. “I saw a lot of things that could be improved and made more modern,” he said. Currently employees drive surplus vehicles that are old and not in the best shape and have to use cellphones rather than radios, he said. Gallaher also wants two additional employees added to the current staff of four, a change that he says will improve efficiency in serving subpoenas. “Lots of solutions could be accomplished without a tax,” he said. He also wants to join the statewide marshals organization, something the Slidell office hasn’t done.

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A Slidell attorney with more than 26 years of courtroom experience, Nick said she has resolved more than 1,500 cases. She is the managing attorney of Nick Law Firm, which she founded in 2004. With an undergraduate degree in psychology, Nick worked in that field before entering law school. Over the course of her legal career, Nick has served as a private attorney, courtappointed attorney, public defender appointed attorney, and pro-bono attorney. Since February 2024, she has served as legal counsel to juveniles in the City Court by appointment from the Louisiana Public Defender’s Office. She has also served two terms as president of the Greater Slidell Bar Association. “Those who have worked She says her experience with me know I have a in the court has given her a firsthand understanding of ing relationship with all proven record of discipline the challenges facing fami- agencies and departments and a deep respect for the lies, young people, victims at the court,” she said. “I’ve rule of law and that I value and individuals navigating helped more than 3,900 a fair and impartial judiciaadults from in and around ry,” she said in announcing the justice system. “I have an excellent work- this community. I have re- her candidacy. “The court-

Voters will choose only fourth marshal in court’s history

John Gallaher and Kevin O’Neill, who both spent their careers in law enforcement, are vying to become only the fourth person to hold the office of what is now known as the city marshal of the City Court of East St. Tammany. It’s a long title for what still is widely referred to as the job of Slidell city marshal. The current marshal, Kevin Foltz, has held the office since 2014. Before him, J. Russell Camp served as Slidell city marshal from the court’s inception in the 1960s until 2004. Wyatt Williams held the post between Camp and Foltz. Now, Gallaher and O’Neill want to be marshal of the court (which officially changed names from Slidell City Court to City Court of East St. Tammany Voters in 2020). Voters in Wards 8 and 9, which take in Slidell and much of eastern St. Tammany Parish, will decide who will spend the next six years as marshal, providing security to the court and carrying out duties that include serving court orders, subpoenas and evictions. Both candidates say that explaining what the office does and who can vote are among the most frequent questions that they encounter on the campaign trail. Gallaher retired as a captain from the Slidell Police Department after a 31-year career that covered every area except the city jail. In 2021, he went to work as an investigator for the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, starting out in the district attorney’s east St. Tam-

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mained in my position for 29 years as a service from the heart.” If elected, Chatman said her judicial decisions will be guided by the law, the facts and a strong sense of fairness. “All of my clients know that I will do my best to protect their constitutional rights,” she said at a recent forum. “All of my clients have also known that actions have consequences, and it was not my job to remove those consequences.” Chatman has made several runs for the city court, most recently in 2019. She ran third in the primary, collecting 23% of the vote. Powell made the runoff with 29% of the vote in the three-candidate primary.

Gallaher says he wants the Marshal’s Office to have more community involvement and plans to start a nonprofit to help young people who struggle to afford the fees for youth sports and other activities. “I’m known for putting in the work,” he said. “Nobody will ever outwork me.” O’Neill, who retired as a captain from the Slidell Police Department after nearly 30 years, went to work for the Slidell City Marshal’s Office as a deputy marshal in 2015. He was promoted to chief deputy marshal in 2018. “At my core, I’m still a law-and-order guy,” he said, stressing the importance of keeping everyone safe in the courtroom. O’Neill said he’ll work to move the agency forward. “We have the same problems every agency has, funding and a small budget.”

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room is not a place for activism or personal agendas. It is a place where the law must be applied fairly, consistently and without bias.” Nick said presiding over City Court is a full-time job. As such, she plans to retire from her private law practice to serve in the judicial position.

Powell To highlight her background, Powell’s campaign is stressing that she is the one candidate in the race possessing actual judicial experience. Powell has served in two judicial capacities. From 2007 to 2015, she was elected and served as Justice of the Peace for Ward 8, which includes parts of the Slidell and Pearl River areas. She also served as the code enforcement hearing officer in 2022 to preside as a magistrate over short-term rental violations and other administrative matters. Alongside her judicial roles, Powell has her own law practice where she has been a busy litigator, handling successions, civil litigation, criminal defense and all aspects of family law. “With decades of experience representing families, individuals, and businesses, I’m ready to bring steady, impartial leadership to the bench,” she said. Powell narrowly lost to Haggerty in 2019 in her first bid for the City Court position, receiving 49% of the vote in the runoff. Powell said she carefully considered her run again for the City Court. To better prepare for the judicial role, she returned to school to earn a master’s degree from LSU in social work to “better my knowledge of what services are appropriate for children and families in need.”

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Winner would finish term started by councilman who resigned BY KIM CHATELAIN Contributing writer

Three civic-minded candidates are campaigning to win the District A seat on the Covington City Council in a special election on Nov. 3 Maisha Harrell-Bijou, Pamala McKay and Alva Drionne Smith are hoping to fill the council position that was vacated in February by Peter Lewis. After Lewis resigned, former Covington City Council member John Callahan was appointed to occupy the seat on an interim basis pending the outcome of this election. Lewis won a close race for the District A seat on the seven-member council in 2019 and was reelected without opposition in 2023. He submitted a letter of resignation on Feb. 6, saying he was stepping down from the council “due to personal matters.” The District A seat is the only City Council post up for election on Nov. 3. However, each seat on the board, including the District A slot, will be on the ballot again in the spring for a new four-year term beginning July 1. The Covington mayor’s race will be voted on in the spring, as well. As for the three candidates looking to finish the current

MAISHA HARRELLBIJOU PERSONAL: 48. Native of Inglewood, Calif. Longtime Covington resident. EDUCATION: Graduate of Covington High School. Allied Health Pharmacy certification from Delgado and Delta colleges. PROFESSIONAL: Has worked as a community organizer, as a local pharmacy tech and as a tutor in the St. Tammany Parish Library system. POLITICAL: Democrat. Making her first run for public office. District A term, all three are Democrats seeking their first political office and they each are deeply committed to the community. Early voting for the Nov. 3 elections will be Oct. 20-27, excluding Sunday Oct. 25. A runoff, if necessary, will be Dec. 12.

PERSONAL: 58. Born in Gulfport, Miss., raised in Biloxi. Lived in Covington from 1998 to 2005. Returned to Covington two years ago. EDUCATION: Attended Biloxi High School and Phillips Junior College in Gulfport. PROFESSIONAL: Founder and director of nonprofit God’s Unchanging Hands Feeding Ministry, Inc. Small business owner. Appointed to the Covington Planning and Zoning Commission this year. Previously worked as a chapter organizer for Housing Louisiana. POLITICAL: Democrat. First run for elected office.

make sure “every resident feels heard and appreciated.” She says her background as a community servant and organizer is filled with examples of her compassion for Maisha Harrell-Bijou helping people. Harrell-Bijou If elected, Harrell-Bijou said she has been working promises to be “present, ac- tirelessly in the community cessible and engaged” to for 25 years.

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approach not worth the fight and noted that people already struggle to pay a $250 to $350 fine. The office works with the city’s fleet management to get the best surplus cars, O’Neill said, and they are selective. But he plans to ask the City Council for a one-time capital expenditure of $100,000 so the Marshal’s Of-

PERSONAL: 50. Lifelong Covington resident. EDUCATION: Graduate of Covington High School. Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Grambling State University. PROFESSIONAL: Paraprofessional in St. Tammany Parish schools for 23 years. Currently works as a prekindergarten teacher. POLITICAL: Democrat. Making first run for office. Previous appointment to the Covington Planning and Zoning Commission. Her background includes working with Head Start programs, serving on the board of directors of the West 30s Redemption Company, coordinating back-to-school donation drives and tutoring at the St. Tammany Parish Library. She has also volunteered for three years with the Covington Boys & Girls Club and donated free tax services to

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individuals and businesses in the community, according to her campaign literature. “I’m a servant at heart,” said Harrell-Bijou, who is making her first bid for public office. “I’m about putting people first because I care so much about this community.” Keeping the community safe and renovating public facilities in District A would be among Harrell-Bijou’s top priorities as a council representative.

Pamala McKay Describing herself as a strong advocate for the community, McKay says she has a history of working with different organizations to help guide and support struggling families. Like Harrell-Bijou, she is on the board of directors of the West 30s Redemption Company. McKay said her background as a housing advocate gives her insight into the problems of the underprivileged and illustrates the need to stand up for those in difficult situations. That need is what motivated her to run for office. “I’m bringing that hope of standing for what is right,” she said, “where you have a voice in any situation that is forming negativity.” McKay, a current member of the Covington Planning and Zoning Commission, has a varied work history that she said should suit her well if elected. Starting at age 18, she worked in a nursing home as a caregiver. She said she also now works for herself after establishing

fice can go four years without having to buy vehicles or be able to replace a car every two years. The marshal’s office just upgraded its walk-through metal detector and X-ray machine used for bigger objects, O’Neill said, adding that the new X-ray machine cost $15,000.

Alva Drionne Smith A former member of the Covington Planning and Zoning Commission, Smith is currently a pre-kindergarten teacher who previously spent 23 years as a paraprofessional in St. Tammany Parish schools. She is a graduate of Covington High School and Grambling State University, where she obtained a degree in therapeutic recreation. Smith said her campaign is centered around leadership, collaboration and community, adding that she is committed to serve on the council with humility, class, and grace. “I want to see change and make a difference in my hometown,” the Covington native said. “I believe District A deserves a leader who is present, accessible, and willing to listen.” She hopes to reestablish trust and accountability in the district by bridging the gap between the city administration, council and the community. Collaboration with the city and residents will be an important factor for the next District A council member, she said. “Because I have no political experience, I am not entering this election pretending to know everything or to have all the answers,” she said. “I’m coming prepared to listen, ask questions and do the work.”

“Moving forward in small increments is all we can do,” he said, but he will research more funding. O’Neill also wants to add another deputy marshal to enable staff to attend more educational seminars and wants to upgrade computers and work with the court on software to reduce redundancy.

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Dr. Angela Buonagura, a breast surgeon, with members of the Pink Ladies advocacy group at the Power of Pink launch held Sept. 28.

PHOTOS BY MATTHEW PAYZANT

Saints super fans at the Ultimate Tailgate Party include, from left, Uland Price — Dat Champ; Ezell Knox — Soul Saint; Lucille Knox — Sista Soul; Gloria Beacham — Who Dat Cutie; Larry Rolling — the Saints’ signman; Mack Cuenca — the Who Dat Clown; Pete — Dat Gawdfather; Kathy Spadoni — Dat Washboard Mama; and, at bottom, Brian Henry — Signature Saint.

Tailgating for a good cause with Saints super fans

The Power of Pink on display in October Staff report

Sept. 26 was just another day for lots of folks, but for the Exchange Club of West St. Tammany, it was a day to throw the Ultimate Tailgate Party at the Covington Trailhead. It was a day to enjoy competitive BBQ cookoff teams, dance to live music, bid on fabulous auction items, party with Saints super

The Soul Revival band performs for the crowd.

fans, talk a bit of football trash, maybe place a small wager on an upcoming game

Lucille Knox, Saints super fan known as Sista Soul, poses in front of the Covington Clock Tower.

or two, and enjoy some custom cocktails with names like Geaux Girl, Tailgate Tonic and Touchdown Margarita. But more importantly, it was a fundraiser in support of Exchange Club projects — key among them — the prevention of child abuse and the care of children who are already suffering.

Debbie Fendlason, Jennifer Bushnell, Bryan Bushnell and Dave Garrett relax as the band plays on.

Cynthia Thompson shares a nibble with her dog, Princess Buttercup.

Meetings set on replacing closed bridges BY KIM CHATELAIN Contributing writer

It’s been more than four years since motorists have been able to traverse five decaying 100-year-old bridges that cross the Pearl River basin via U.S. 90 near the Mississippi state line. The closures have been a source of consternation for many drivers who remain befuddled as to why it has taken so long to address the issue that ranks at the top of the priority list for many in St. Tammany Parish and beyond. Finally, there may be a light at the end of the West Pearl River Bridge and its ancillary spans. A federal grant that could provide a significant chunk of the money needed to replace the bridges will be the subject of two public hearings in late October. Citizens who have been clamoring for the route to be restored will finally have a chance to weigh in on the matter. “The most pressing issue for District 76, and the one I’m asked about most often, is reopening the Highway 90 bridges,” said state Rep. Stephanie Berault, R-Slidell, who has represented District 76 in the Legislature since January of 2024. “This route is an important alternative when I-10 backs up at the state line, a vital connection for the families and businesses along our coast, and, most importantly, a critical evacuation route.” Berault has said during evacuations for Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Slidell became a “parking lot” despite the bridges being open and contraflow in place. The thought of a similar future evacuation without the use of U.S. 90 bridges is difficult for some to fathom. The first of the two public hearings on the proposed bridge restoration project will be held from 4:30 p.m. to

7 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Pearlington Recovery Center, 5265 La. 604 in Pearlington, Mississippi. The second will be in St. Tammany at Northshore High School, 100 Panther Drive, in Slidell. It, too, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meetings are being organized by federal and state officials who are making significant progress on the route closure issue, Berault said. “I hope residents will come, hear the latest updates, ask questions, and show everyone involved just how important reopening these bridges is to our region,” she said.

The background In May of 2022, a 3-mile stretch of U.S. 90 at the Louisiana-Mississippi state line that feeds traffic to the West Pearl River Bridge and several others was shut down. Inspectors found significant deterioration in the West Pearl River Bridge. State traffic experts eventually deemed that four bridges along the corridor were unsafe and would need to be replaced to reopen the stretch of highway. What is known as Old U.S. 90 between Slidell and Waveland, Mississippi, for years had served as an alternative route when traffic on Interstate 10 stalls. It also served as an access road for local communities and is a key part of the region’s hurricane evacuation route. Officials said the state doesn’t have the $150 million to $350 million it would cost to replace the spans and reopen the stretch of U.S. 90. However, Berault said the state has identified a federal grant program that could help pay for the bridge replacements. A grant application was submitted to the federal government in June, and a decision is expected in late November. If approved, the federal govern-

ment could award up to $80 million toward the project, said Daniel Gitlin, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development spokesman. As proposed, the project involves replacing the five U.S. 90 bridges over the West Pearl, West Middle Pearl, Middle Middle Pearl,

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office public information officers Suzanne Carboni, left, and Carli Messina Lorem are with the pink-wrapped vehicle they will take on the road throughout October in support of breast cancer awareness.

East Middle Pearl rivers in St. Tammany Parish and the East Pearl River in St. Tammany and Hancock County, Mississippi. DOTD in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will conduct the two public hearings.

That message also inspired this year’s campaign St. Tammany Health Sys- T-shirt, designed by The tem and the nonprofit St. Pink Ladies, an advocacy Tammany Health Founda- group made up of local cantion were joined Sept. 28 by cer survivors and care proa bevy of community viders. The design partners, cancer pa- News features a butterfly alighting on a pink tients, survivors and healthcare provid- roundup ribbon, symbolizing the strength, resilers for the launch of “St. Tammany United in ience and transformation of Breast Health: The Power the cancer journey. of Pink,” a monthlong effort Visit www.sthfoundation. promoting breast cancer org/pinkevents for more awareness, screenings and information on related upfundraising. coming events or to join the The campaign kickoff at cause. St. Tammany Cancer Center near Covington was timed to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The St. Tammany Parish A highlight of the launch Sheriff’s Office was reevent was unveiling of the cently awarded a $244,750 St. Tammany Parish Sher- Louisiana Highway Safety iff’s Office’s pink-wrapped Commission grant to help campaign vehicle, which keep St. Tammany Parish sports extra sparkle this roadways safe. The grant, which runs year with glittery dark-pink accents. Throughout Octo- from Oct. 1, through Sept. ber, residents can sign the 30, 2027, will fund addivehicle for $5, with proceeds tional patrols targeting imbenefiting local cancer care. paired driving, speeding St. Tammany Health and seat belt violations, as System’s Be Well Bus and well as operations aimed Breathe Well Connection at preventing underage mobile screening units drinking. Funding will also also were on-site offering support nonmotorized safescreenings. Like the sher- ty efforts, including patrols iff’s vehicle, both units will and initiatives aimed at visit festivals, fairs and keeping pedestrians and other community gather- bicyclists safe along the 31ings throughout the month, mile Tammany Trace. “These grants allow us bringing health screenings directly to northshore com- to bring state dollars back to St. Tammany Parish and munities. “October gives us an op- put additional deputies on portunity to rally together our roadways with the goal as a community, but our of saving lives,” Sheriff commitment to education, Bret Ibert said. “Whether breast cancer screening and it is getting an impaired early detection continues driver off the road, enyear-round,” said Kathleen couraging someone to slow Thomas of the STHF. “Rou- down or reminding motine screenings remain one torists to buckle up, these of our most powerful tools enforcement efforts help because early detection make our roadways safer saves lives.” for everyone.”

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Mandeville Kiwanis Club celebrates a milestone 40 years BY DARREN COOPER Contributing writer

Connected through a shared devotion to community service and helping generations of kids, the Kiwanis Club of Northshore Mandeville celebrated its 40th anniversary with a social and awards reception Sept. 18. “The best part for me was sitting back, before and after the ceremony, and watching new and old members connect and see people’s faces lighting up,” said Cindy Dwyer, president the club that is generally referred to as Mandeville Kiwanis. “I met some past presidents, and ... finally (got to) say ‘Hey, thanks for all the work you did.’ (That) was special.” Chapter Vice President Christy Delgado said like-minded people know how to accomplish common goals. “We love helping kids in the community, and when you have a group of people that agree on something, it makes it easy for us to come together. Even our planning meetings are fun because we all have the same mission in mind,” Delgado said. In addition to honoring its past, the Mandeville Kiwanis also handed out their yearly awards. The Steadfast Leader Award went to Tim Gagliano. The Children’s Champion Award went to Linda Giffin, and two members, Jeremy Ellis and Jenny Magliolo, were honored as the Kiwanis Rookies of the Year. With about 75 members, the Mandeville Kiwanis Club maintains a regular calendar of events. They will offer Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 5 at Fontainebleau High School, and a similar event for kids with the Easter Bunny. “It’s the best pancakes in town,” Dwyer laughed. The organization also puts boxes in area schools for coat donations that they clean and give away before winter’s chill sets in. The Kiwanis also have started a new initiative putting books at two Mandeville laundromats to keep kids engaged. In addition, the Kiwanis also maintain and create large world and America maps on playgrounds at schools, and just updated one at Lacombe. They also partner with other community organizations

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Northshore Mandeville Kiwanis Club President Cindy Dwyer, from left, with Circle of Honor/Steadfast Leader Award winner Tim Gagliano and Club Vice President Christy Delgado

Patti Mayeux, Joseph Mayeaux and Judi Farrelly Jean Sparkman, Jim Sparkman, Juliananna Mabee

Rookie of the Year Jeremy Ellis for events by providing volunteers and supplies and give scholarships to students in need. “I truly believe that’s why we were put on Earth, to serve others,” said Dwyer. “And what better way than to start then with kids. And what separates Kiwanis is you can be a part of the Kiwanis family from kindergarten with our K Kids club and Key Club in high school all the way through your adult life.” Forty years is a long time to be making an impact in the community, but the enthusiasm at the Mandeville Kiwanis hasn’t waned. “I think there is nothing like it, being a member of a Kiwanis club and being a part of that many kids’ lives and going out and doing community service,” Dwyer said. “If you want to stay involved in your community, this is the club to be in,” said Delgado. “We always have the same goal and are pushing toward the same thing, and that never gets old. We never run out of ideas.”

Children’s Champion Award winner Linda Giffin

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When our kids cuss, whom do we blame?

ly historical context, and I could My eyes were as wide as silver go into detail about each one. Howdollars as I teetered between holdever, that could take all day and ing in laughter and genuine conthe truth is, cuss words are out cern that I had completely failed there and our kids, they will hear my child as a mother. them. Bless my daughter’s little It was another afternoon “tea Jessica heart because her dad is a former time” on the ride home from Saggio Marine who loves to work on cars school, which is when my daughfor “fun,” and the number of blue ters spill the beans about their day. words coming from the garage when Sometimes the conversations are filled something goes wrong is like a sonnet of with funny stories about classmates and teachers, and other times it was like today expletives. The real skill is knowing when, and — a full-blown rant. when not, to use them. It’s about selfMy girls started a new school this year, and it’s been a bit of an adjustment. How- control, and having a vocabulary strong enough to think of better-quality words. ever, it appeared my little middle, who is 9, has had enough. Two girls had declared I’m not foolish enough to think these words aren’t floating around schools, beshe was sitting in their friend’s seat at lunch — an impossible scenario, consider- ing used by even the most precious little baby-faced kiddos. It happens. ing she was assigned where to sit — and However, it was to my delight when it had genuinely bothered her. She was I opened my email this week and saw a fed up with cliques and an unwelcomstudy on cuss words from the company ing class, and she declared with her full Playframe, which is an online casino webchest, “I wanted to tell her to shut the **** up!” site. Why they are studying profanity? I The words echoed from the back seat as I don’t know, but I did get a kick out of their put on the lane assist to avoid driving off findings. the road. The study aggregated content from This is that moment I was talking about state-based Redditt communities to deterabove where my body stiffened behind mine which states were cursing the most the driver’s seat as I tried to digest what and what they were saying most often. she had just said. Pitbull’s “Timber” was They then ranked all 50 states based on playing in the background on the radio, their “rudeness” score. which felt oddly fitting — and hilarious — Louisiana ranked 6th on the list with a in the moment. 9.16/10 likeliness to speak with profan“I’m sorry, WHAT?!” I replied. ity. Being as rappers like Lil’ Wayne and I’ll be honest, this was not my Josie’s Juvenile are from Louisiana, are we even first encounter with a foul word. She’s a surprised? sponge, and little bitty ones have slipped The study also listed each state’s mostfrom her mouth innocently over the years used cuss word. Louisiana’s rhymes with because she wasn’t aware they were bad. spit and means poop. Riddle me that. But this time? Oh, she knew. Funny enough, Louisiana was one of the Of course, this prompted a conversaonly southern states ranked in the top 10. In fact, the top 5 states for profanity were tion, and we went over in detail why this was wrong, and how we could have better mostly midwestern: Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Indiana in that order. addressed the sentiment. Then came Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, “But why are bad words bad words? Tennessee and Oklahoma. Potty mouths! Who decided that?” she said. All of you! It was a very valid question that reThe states that were ranked the least quired a nuanced answer about culture “rude” in terms of language were Arizoand manners and standards that are sometimes beyond understanding. Some- na, Delaware, Washington, D.C. — which technically isn’t a state — Hawaii and times, with kids, rules just have to be rules. I’d like to say it went over well, but Rhode Island. So I suppose if our kiddos come home a few days later she called her sister a with a few extra dirty words in their “jerk off” in front of my mother-in-law, vocabulary, we don’t have to blame ourand I think she almost had a stroke. But really, let’s talk about this. Why are selves, fellow moms and dads. bad words “bad” anyway? There’s typicalIt’s Louisiana’s fault!

ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY

Lawyers in Libraries returns to St. Tammany BY JACKIE RIECKIE

Contributing writer

Legal advice can be expensive, and thanks to the Louisiana State Bar Association, St. Tammany Parish Library patrons can get some free advice for civil, noncriminal matters at three branches during late October. It’s all part of the state association’s 12th annual Lawyers in Libraries event with volunteer attorneys. As now scheduled, patrons will have five opportunities to reserve a 15- to 20-minute session with a legal professional. The windows of opportunity are: • Oct. 26: Causeway Branch, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Oct. 29: Slidell Branch, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Oct. 29: South Slidell Branch, 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. • Oct. 30: Causeway Branch, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Oct. 31: South Slidell Branch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. While these volunteer attorneys can offer legal guidance, they do not officially take on attendees’ cases nor are conversations at the event confidential. Anyone seeking private legal advice or formal representation need to hire their own lawyer. Advance registration is required to secure a time slot for these brief legal consultations. Do that by visiting bit. ly/4xZhVtN for event registration details.

Filling the gap From anthropology to zoology research, the library has resources available for patrons in all types of formats. Each branch holds physical media to assist, and some even have more specialized materials, such as the Covington branch with its vast genealogy resources. Still, there are times when, even with the hundreds of thousands of books on the shelves, some patrons will find their search results empty. That is when the library’s vast online resources come into play. The library offers access to thousands of databases, classes, and eBooks for even further research. Library patrons

will find everything from archives of newspapers from over one hundred years ago to peer-reviewed journals on the latest medical trends. All of these sources are within a click of a mouse. Visit the library’s website at sttammanylibrary.org/resource to get started.

A Friends sale The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany’s Used Book Sale will be on Oct. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building located at 321 W. 29th Ave., Covington.

Other events Tea Party: Families are invited to enjoy a Pinkalicious-themed tea party with crafts, activities, and plenty of pink fun at the Folsom branch on Oct. 7 from 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Book Club: The Book Beat Book Club will meet on Oct. 8 at the Bush branch from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. to discuss “The Searcher” by Tana French. No registration is needed. Space Day: The Slidell branch will have a family drop-in event on Oct. 8 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Kids and their grown-ups will explore the mysteries of the universe through fun space-themed crafts and activities. No registration needed. Game On: Teens are invited to play games on the Nintendo Switch at the Madisonville branch on Oct. 10 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Visit bit.ly/4rJRu9V to register. Genealogy: The South Slidell branch will hold the class, “Getting Started with Genealogy: The Basics,” on Oct. 13 from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Visit bit.ly/46SpB64 to register.

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The Unleashed! Rescue Me Gala will benefit homeless animals, like these previously rescued pups that were temporarily sheltered at the Northshore Humane Society to get medical care and everything else needed to keep them safe, get them ready and then find them forever homes of their own. UNLEASHED: Northshore Humane Society’s signature Unleashed! Gala returns Oct. 10 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at Covington Country Club, gathering animal advocates, community leaders and supporters for an elegant evening of live entertainment, exceptional local cuisine and philanthropy benefiting homeless animals across the northshore. This year, guests will experience two distinct live music performances throughout the evening. Inside, the Gumbo Trio will provide a relaxed soundtrack as guests dine, mingle and enjoy the festivities. Outside beneath the oaks, Four Unplugged will provide a high-energy performance and dancing under the stars. Food from 14 excellent local restaurants; a premium open bar and handcrafted cocktails; an exciting silent auction featuring unique packages and experiences; and a crowd favorite cork pull will complete an evening dedicated to supporting Northshore Humane Society’s lifesaving mission and its new facility underway to serve more animals and community animal education. Tickets and more info at NorthshoreHumane.org. For sponsorships opportunities and table information, contact Mikaela Martin at mmartin@nshumane.org. OZONE SHOWCASE: Tickets are on sale for the Ozone Songwriter Showcase taking place Nov. 6 in conjunction with this year’s 8th Annual Ozone Songwriter Festival happening Nov. 7-8 throughout downtown Covington. Unlike the festival’s 100-plus live performances across multiple stages and venues that weekend, the Showcase is a ticketed event in the Furhrmann Auditorium the preceding Friday night that features Deana Carter live in an intimate evening of songs, stories and music. Get showcase tickets at ozonemusic.org. MANIA TIME: Patrons and sponsors of the 35th Wooden Boat Festival in Madisonville will gather Oct. 16 to celebrate on the eve of the two-day festival along the Tchefuncte River that will draw hundreds of boats and thousands of guests. The prefest “Maritime Mania” gala will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. in the Maritime Museum Louisiana at 133 Mabel Drive with live music by Supercharger; a pirate costume contest; silent

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The Miss Alexis is one of the beautiful vessels that lured passersby during an earlier Wooden Boat Festival.

auction; open bar; and delicacies from local restaurants. Guests 21 years and older can get individual tickets for $75, or couples for $125, at maritimemuseumlouisiana.org.

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Transforming trash into art teaches on many levels

The Northshore Trashformation

Exhibit is on display through Oct. 22 at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell City Hall complex. It is an eco-art initiative by the Leadership Northshore Class of 2026 that features two- and three-dimensional artwork created from reclaimed materials and local litter — found items and

Artist Larry Bridevaux created ‘New Life for Lost Soles’ in two old environmental PHOTOS BY GRANT THERKILDSEN stewardship. Rather shoes. The eye of the artist sees the makings of art where others see only trash or discards. But the walls of the George Dunbar Gallery than toss it, artists of all ages were have come alive with the results of such ‘trashformations.’ trash — to promote

instead encouraged to transform it.

And they did. The results are displayed and ready for the public to view, free of charge, during the gallery’s regular hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2055 Second St. To schedule a special or group viewing, call (985) 646-4375.

You could describe ‘Cora’ in many different ways, but you couldn’t describe her as just another shiny new thing, or you’d be wrong.

Ken Johnson and Kathey Guerra enjoy some of the art at the Northshore Trashformation. Julio and Julian Salmeron look at what they can find in the art created from castoff items in the Dunbar Gallery.

Veteran’s 105th birthday celebrated at WWII Museum Staff report Retired Air Force Maj. James W. Robinson recently celebrated his 105 birthday at the World War II Museum with the Victory Belles and other friends who thoroughly celebrated this veteran of Korea and the Second World War. A large picture banner offering him birthday wishes greeted everyone entering the museum, and a large collection of well-wishers gathered inside, including representatives of American Legion Post 16 in Covington, where Robinson is the oldest member; a crowd of dignitaries, Legionnaires, friends, staff and visitors to the museum. The Victory Belles serenaded the veteran and planted red lipstick kisses on his PROVIDED PHOTO cheeks. A proclamation was presented to him on behalf of Gov. Jeff Landry by the When the Victory Belles meet you at the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs front door of the World War II Museum to Secretary, Charlton Meginley. He also re- serenade you, it’s a good bet that you’ve ceived recognition for his service from done something right. In this case, they the WWII Museum, St. Tammany Parish and Commemorative Air Force. A rousing were singing for retired Air Force Maj. James rendition of Happy Birthday was sung, and W. Robinson, a veteran of Korea and World cupcakes were served. War II who was there to celebrate his 105th The ceremony was followed by lunch at birthday with friends. the American Sector Restaurant and a tour of the Road to Japan exhibit. A group of more than a dozen friends accompanied the Mack Maginnis, Ken Diebold, Ben Motion, man of the hour, including Post 16 members and Janice and Dennis Charlesworth.

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Brooke It Forward founder Marie Rudd-Gregory, left, and Executive Director Jessica Valladares show off last year’s winning birthday card art, each created by a school child to be given to a child in crisis on their birthday. Now it’s time for young artists in St. Tammany to participate in the second annual Brooke It Forward Birthday Card Art Contest by creating more cards to include in new Brooke It Forward Birthday Boxes that will be delivered to children in need or at risk.

Young artists invited master Wendell Brunious to create birthday cards Trumpet visits the Dew Drop on Oct. 10 Trumpeter Wendell Brunious tells story at Jazz Fest 2023.

BY LISA VON EBERSTEIN Contributing writer

The most meaningful birthday card a child in crisis may receive this year could be drawn by another child — and young artists in St. Tammany are being invited to create some of the cards to be delivered in the next 12 months. The invitation is being issued by the Brooke It Forward Foundation and the Covington Three Rivers Art Festival, and they are asking local students in grades K-12 to enter the second annual Brooke It Forward Birthday Card Art Contest. The juried contest is open to public, private, parochial and homeschool students willing to create original, birthday-inspired artwork. All the submitted art will be displayed in the atrium of OnPath Credit Union at 205 N. Columbia St. during the Covington Three Rivers Art Festival Nov. 14-15. Formal awards for the winning artwork pieces will be presented Nov. 15 during the festival’s awards ceremony at the Covington Trailhead. Organizers are looking for cheerful, celebratory designs. “We’re looking for joy,” said Jessica Valladares, executive director of the Brooke It Forward Foundation. “We want students to create colorful, uplifting, birthday-inspired artwork that captures the happiness, excitement and celebration that comes with a birthday.” Winning pieces will be reproduced as birthday cards for the Brooke It Forward Birthday Boxes that are filled with cake mix, icing, party supplies and gifts — and a special birthday card! The boxes are delivered through nonprofit partners, including children’s advocacy centers, CASA programs and food banks, whose personnel who know best how to get the boxes to children experiencing abuse, foster care, homelessness and/or hunger. “A birthday can be such a simple thing, but for a child who has experienced trauma or instability, knowing that someone took the time to celebrate them can mean so much,” Valladares said. “This contest gives our community’s children an opportunity to use their creativity to make another child’s birthday brighter.” According to Sarada Bonnett, director

of cultural arts and events for the city of Covington and event coordinator of the Three Rivers Art Festival, the partnership between the festival and Brooke It Forward gives young artists an opportunity to create something that reaches beyond the canvas. “Art has an incredible ability to connect people, bring communities together, and create moments of joy,” Bonnett said. “This contest allows our students to experience that firsthand by knowing their creativity can help make another child’s birthday special.” Three judges will review the submitted artwork and select the winners: Lisa Condrey Ward, owner of The Southern Hotel; Maggy Case-Eymard, executive director of the St. Tammany Art Association; and artist Rachael Walker. The public will also have a voice. All submitted artwork will be showcased at a community art reception and “Best of the Fest” vote on Nov. 10 at Christ Community Church, 221 N. New Hampshire St. in Covington, with sessions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees may vote for the community favorite, and the “Best of the Fest” winner will be reproduced as a birthday card, along with the juried selections, for inclusion in the Birthday Boxes. “We really hope the community will come out, not just to see the artwork, but to encourage these young artists and show them that their creativity matters,” Valladares said. Each birthday card will be personalized with the student artist’s first name and last initial, grade and Scripture. “By featuring artwork created by children, our birthday cards create a special child-to-child connection, helping each recipient feel seen and celebrated in a way that speaks directly to them. With John 3:16-17 on the back, alongside recognition of the young cover artist, every card points children to the greatest source of love and hope while honoring the child who helped share that message,” said Marie RuddGregory, founder of the Brooke It Forward Foundation. Artwork drop-off is Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at OnPath Credit Union. More details and entry forms are available at brookeitforward.org.

Three Abita Springs grads get scholarships

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The Abita Springs Women’s Society Scholarship recipients for 2026 included Michael Herrmann, center, a Fontainebleau High School graduate who will attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Hannah Templet, far right, a Lakeshore High alum now attending Southeastern Louisiana University; and Evelyn Bailey, a homeschooled student who will also attend Southeastern Louisiana University, who is not pictured. Scholarship Coordinator Angie Jaman is at left. The $500 scholarships were awarded after receipt of an essay, résumé and proof of volunteer hours from students in the 70420 zip code.

BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer

Celebrated jazz trumpeter Wendell Brunious, the prestigious Preservation Hall’s first musical director and its youngest-ever bandleader, will headline New Orleans Legends at the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Old Mandeville on Oct. 10. It will be one for the books because Brunious is music history. Brunious and his friends will make legendary New Orleans music for a night of swinging rhythms, timeless tunes and authentic Crescent City spirit from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Perhaps no one has more eloquently described Brunious’ deep musical roots and his broad reach through the New Orleans musicscape than the landmark Preservation Hall, considered by many to be the world’s most important venue for traditional jazz. “Brunious boasts a towering musical family tree primarily flowered with trumpets,” writes the hall of its musical director. “He is the son of trumpet master John ‘Picket’ (‘Picky’) Brunious Sr., the Juilliardeducated pianist and trumpeter, gifted composer and arranger for artists such as Billy Eckstein and Cab Calloway and Nazimova ‘Chinee’ Santiago, the niece of guitarist and banjoist Willie Santiago. Hailing from New Orleans’ 7th Ward, Brunious first picked up a trumpet at 11 years old, began playing at Preservation Hall at 23

and was only 28 when he took over as a bandleader for 91-year-old Kid Thomas Valentine. He was the youngest musician to ever lead a Preservation Hall band and his older brother, John, also held the role of bandleader.” Brunious continues both Preservation Hall’s musical directorship and his decadeslong tenure as a bandleader at its 726 St. Peter St. venue in the French Quarter. “Mr. Brunious reflects an incredibly valuable family history and possesses both tangible and intangible qualities that make him entirely unique as a musician and elder statesperson,” said Preservation Hall Creative Director Ben Jaffe.“His dedication and lifetime commitment to his craft, in addition to his personal story, are both beautiful and singular. I have the highest regard and respect for Mr. Brunious as a musician’s musician. He is a son of this sacred tradition and a library of information and knowledge. We are all fortunate to have Mr. Brunious fulfilling such an important role.” The Dew Drop Jazz Hall also played its role in the history of jazz — built the year most music historians agree that New Orleans jazz was born — and now considered the world’s oldest virtually unaltered rural jazz dance hall. Some early jazz pioneers from New Orleans once crossed Lake Pontchartrain by boat to play and party there. Today, like everyone else, they cross the lake via the bridges to play

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DEW DROP JAZZ HALL SHOW WHO: New Orleans Legends featuring trumpeter Wendell Brunious WHEN: Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; doors open 5:30 p.m. WHERE: 430 Lamarque St., Mandevillle HOW MUCH: All adults $15 to enter the grounds (cash preferred); kids and students, free. No advance tickets sold. WHAT ELSE: Beer, wine, sodas and water (cash only) at the bar. Hot plate dinners of fried chicken, fried fish and all the fixins’ sold next door by the Ladies of The First Free Mission Baptist Church (cash preferred). SEATING: Inside is first come/ first serve for about 100, but most people sit outside, so bring a lawn chair. No smoking, ice chests, outside food/drinks or pets are allowed. PARKING: In the lot across the street or on neighborhood streets — but don’t block driveways.

the Dew Drop. Regardless of the mode of travel, it will be music history visiting music history on Oct. 10. Adults get in the show for $15. For students and children, the nonprofit Dew Drop directors consider it critical music education — and it’s free.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS

ON STAGE

ROCKY HORROR: The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown three times over the weekend of Oct. 9 and 10 at Slidell Little Theatre — complete with a live shadow cast acting out key scenes of the cult hit; prop bags for audience interactivity; and plenty of pre-film merriment. Condolences to teen fans, but this one is only for audience members 21 years of age and older due to mature content. There will be two showings on Oct. 10, including one at midnight, each with its own pre-show party, and horror of horrors (or party of parties), on Friday night, Oct. 9, Rocky Horror will go disco when Studio 54 meets Frank-N-Furter! Serious disco attire expected. Tickets are $25 and include a prop bag; prop bags also available online and at the door. The entire event is dedicated to the legendary Tim Curry, who originated the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the sweet transvestite, in the original 1973 stage production and in the 1975 film adaptation. It defined the career of Curry (who died recently) and sparked a massive global cult phenomenon that continues unabated. “Rocky Horror” remains the longest-running theatrical release in film history. The storyline starts out like so many others, with an innocent young couple driving on a dark and stormy night, breaking down and seeking help a nearby castle. But that’s where normalcy ends. When the movie narrator opens the story saying, “I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey,” he is not kidding. Get tickets and all show details at slidelllittletheatre.org/tickets. ZOMBIES: Think “Grease” with a radioactive twist, and come to the “Zombie Prom” at 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., in Old Mandeville, weekends Oct. 10-25. Don’t let the high school setting fool you. This 1950sinspired tale is filled with rock ‘n’ roll and outrageous characters shot through with sufficient sci-fi to warrant its

own cult classic status. Set in the atomic age at Enrico Fermi High, a teenage girl named Toffee falls for classic bad boy Jonny. After pressure forces them apart, Jonny drives his motorcycle into a nuclear waste dump and returns from the dead as a glowing zombie determined to win her back. But will he be allowed to take her to the prom at the school where a zany, tyrannical principal makes the rules? And what happens if he is turned away? Plenty, and favorite rock ’n’ roll tunes keep the action moving. Directed by John Wesley, with assistance from Lauren Price; musical director Jonathan Sturcken, with assistance from Lilly Vita. Leading the cast are Addison Fitzmorris as Toffee; Liam Favre as Jonny Warner; KristiAnne Lyons as Miss Delilah Strict; and Nino Bonura Sr. as Eddie Flagrante. Curtains at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; tickets from $25-$32. Reserve them at 30byNinety.com. BLOODTHIRSTY: The 1960sstyle sci-fi horror musical “Little Shop Of Horrors” continues to devour the hearts of theatergoers Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 17 at the Cutting Edge Center of the Performing Arts, 767 Robert Blvd., in Slidell. The campy “Little Shop” productions at 8 p.m. are led by director-choreographer Emma Daigrepont and music director Earl Poole, and all the weird characters we love are there. See meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn discover a plant he names “Audrey II” in honor of the sweet co-worker, on whom he is crushing. But the plant of mysterious origins turns out to be a foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore that feeds only on blood, and Audrey II leads Krelborn along a nightmare path he never contemplated. How does Krelborn stop it? See “Little Shop” for the first time, or see it again, but whatever you do, don’t feed the plants! Get tickets at www.cuttingedgetheater. com. DEADGIVEAWAY: For some more Halloween mischief, The Village Church Theater

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Amanda Shaw performs in July. will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater play on two Saturdays, Oct. 17 & 24, at 6 p.m., and two Sundays, Oct. 18 & 25, at 1 p.m., in Lacombe. See five elderly spinsters sharing the same house, despite all actively disliking one another, when Halloween night rolls around. OK. They aren’t friends, but is one of them guilty of murder? Or is the doctor involved? What about the housemaid? What mayhem! Guests are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and BYOB, if they choose, but the Village Church provides the show and an Italian meal of lasagna or pasta Alfredo and sides. For tickets, call Linda Villa at (985) 290-6692, and come to church for the show at 29180 U.S. 190.

MUSIC

AMANDA: Louisiana native and celebrated fiddle player Amanda Shaw will perform her second admission-free community concert in two weeks in St. Tammany on Oct. 11 when she and her Cute Guys band play the Bayou Jam concert in Heritage Park at 1701 Bayou Lane in Slidell. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with Shaw and her music that blends the traditional Cajun tunes she learned at childhood fais do-dos with the jazz, blues, funk and rock ‘n’ roll that further influenced her music living and performing in New Orleans. This Louisiana Music Hall of Fame member first performed at Bayou Jam in 2003 when she was just 15 years, so her return is always a homecoming of sorts. Bring drinks and snacks if you wish, and don’t forget the folding chair or blanket for seating. Like most outdoor events, the 5 p.m.7 p.m. concert is weatherdependent. ROCKIN’: The dynamic party band Groovy 7 will headline the free Oct. 8 Rockin’ the Rails concert at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. All attendees are reminded to bring a fold-

Chosen by the East St. Tammany Business Association’s board of directors as its 2026 Member of the Year was Coastal Environmental Services, whose representatives include, from left, Mike Vignes, Kevin Kingston, Gus Bordelon, Dalyce Burvant, Jack Francioni and Niki Cromer, recently accepted the award during a ceremony in Slidell.

East St. Tammany Business Association gives awards

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Winners of the East St. Tammany Business Association’s scholarships for outstanding graduating seniors include, from left, Zakk Jackson; Sarah Johnsen; Mallory Dauzat; Rebecca Clements; Celeste Heard; Jenna Lumetta; Chase Brown; with the scholarship committee chairman chair Don Shea.

ing chair or blanket for seating for the 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. show, but please, no outside food or drinks. Concessions will be sold on site, and the sales help offset the city’s cost of providing the concert. BOOGIE IN TERRABELLA: The Boogie Men will headline the free TerraBella Friday Night on the Square concert from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the area around 111 Tera Bella Blvd. just outside Covington. Enjoy live music, a dance-worthy mix of classic rock, funk and crowd favorites. There will also be food trucks to keep visitors fed and hydrated. THE BAND: The Covington Concert Band will perform “A Symphonic Celebration” in honor of America’s 250th birthday on Oct. 8 at the Castine Center in Pelican Park near Mandeville. The 7:30 p.m. concert will be led by composer-trumpeter-conductor Erik Morales. This nonprofit group includes more than 60 active musicians from all corners of southeast Louisiana. The group practices weekly in Covington. THE VOICES: The Northlake Performing Arts Society will present its first concerts of the 2026-27 season at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 and again at 3 p.m. Oct. 11. Both will showcase great American music from the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s and beyond. Favorites from the amazing Duke Ellington, some Broadway hits and music sung by famous American crooners will be featured in “The Great American Songbook” on the Covington High School Performing Arts Center stage, 73030 Lion Drive in Covington. Tickets for the NPAS performances are $20 for those 13 years and up; get them online at NPASsingers. org or in person at Downtown Drugs in Covington or C&C Drugs in Mandeville. GOSPEL: The First Baptist Church Covington’s Young at Heart Ministry will feature The Commissioners, singers from William Carey University, for a time of friendship and Southern gospel music

Check out the Art House with the red door. at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 in the Central Hall at the church at 16333 La. 1085. This event is for adults 55 and older, and the public is invited, but anyone attending must reserve a spot by noon on Oct. 15 online at fbccov.org/adults-55. The $15 cost includes lunch and is payable at the door by cash or check only. For more information, call the church at (985) 892-2149.

ART

RED DOOR: Fall for Art, an annual celebration of art, the performing arts, music, the dining arts and beverages as art in downtown Covington, takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. It will showcase new work by dozens of artists from around the southeast and feature a sprawling, rain or shine art market along Columbia Street. A center of activity and performance will take place in and around the Art House at 320 N. Columbia St., home of the event sponsor, the St. Tammany Art Association. Start your evening there by watching an artist quick fire in the street at 6 p.m. to see artists produce against the clock and one another. Inside, see new exhibits by

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artists Caitlyn Clark and Joey Roberts. For a complete rundown of activities, visit https://www.sttammany.art/ events/2026/10/10/fall-forart-1. PAINT: The Lacombe Art Guild holds its fall art show, “Brushstrokes and Beyond,” Oct. 23-25 at the Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St. An awards reception will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24. The show is free and open to the public, as is the reception to meet the artists and see ribbons awarded.

PEOPLE WHO MEET

FED WORKERS: The Slidell Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association next meets Oct. 9 at noon at Aldersgate Church, 360 Robert Blvd. in the Genesis Hall. It will be the annual potluck with an auction to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. Please bring an item to auction and a food item to share. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are welcome. For more info, contact Lynn Brooks at (504) 495-9764, or chapter President Cindy Arsenaux at (985) 646-2296 or by emailing carsen01@ hotmail.com.

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