Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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Pho Cong Noodles and Grill in Covington will close through Saturday as the owners grieve the loss of their 4-year-old son; the restaurant will reopen Monday, Aug.
24. Memorial services are held at Bagnell and Son Funeral Home (Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to noon).
Louisiana nonprofit The Boot helped 255 service members transition into post-military careers during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
CEO Benjamin Armstrong said most of the veterans came from local bases (Fort Polk, JRB New Orleans, and Barksdale Air Force Base) and are now entering fields like logistics, IT, and defense.
🏥 Health
St. Tammany Health System has named veteran nurse Lori Sumner as its new chief nursing officer, starting in September in Covington.
She succeeds Kerry Milton, who retired in June.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital was named a high-performing hospital for stroke, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by U.S. News & World Report for 2026–2027, with the rating announced Aug.
4. Hospital officials said the honor — reflecting strong care — underscores their commitment to quality treatment.
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