Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Young professionals will build leadership skills and support local nonprofits at Speed Connection on Sept.
22 at LOPA's second floor conference room at 68190 U.S. 190 in Covington. Hosted by local groups + featuring two dozen nonprofits, registration is required due to limited space.
🎭 Culture
The northshore branch of the American Association of University Women will screen the documentary (Transplanted Roots) in Madisonville on Sept.
26 at 2 p.m. The film shares personal accounts from Ukrainian refugees about how they rebuilt their lives in Louisiana after 2022.
🌲 Environment
LSU researchers and local observer Amber Elder will survey firefly populations in St. Tammany Parish as residents report fewer summer flashes.
The team will study habitats to track declines from development, pesticide use, and habitat loss.
🏛️ Government
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper underwent a stress test and had a stent placed last Tuesday, then suffered a mild stroke that left numbness in his left hand and arm.
He was discharged Friday and will follow his doctor’s orders by reducing his workload while he recovers at home.
🏈 Sports
St. Scholastica’s volleyball team rallied for a five-set home win against Pope John Paul II on Sept.
15. Coach Lisa Cardinale said the team was determined (not to risk another fifth set) and secured a tight 15-12 finish in the final set.
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