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SPCA Announces Long-Term Resident Adoption Special
The local SPCA animal shelter is currently over capacity and has a critical need for adoptions. The shelter houses 28 dogs and 18 puppies waiting over 90 days for adoption. To address this situation, the SPCA is hosting a Long-Term Resident Adoption Special from Friday, May 17, to Friday, May 24. During this special, adoption […] The post SPCA Announces Long-Term Resident Adoption Special appeared first on Picayune Item.
Covington Farmers Market to hold annual Farm to Fork fundraiser June 15 at Monte Cassino Vinyard
The Covington Farmers Market has announced its 2024 Farm to Fork fundraiser will take place on June 15 at the Monte Cassino Vineyard in Covington. Farm to Fork is the main fundraising event for the Covington Farmers Market and will feature food items from local growers, as well as drinks, music, and a raffle to help raise funds.
Northshore woman gave away millions to unknowingly fund gambling habit of hairdresser's daughter
“It was $10,000 here and $5,000 here and it just kept going and going and going...I could barely keep my head above water," said 73-year-old Ronda Behrens. After more than a decade of helping to fund two civil lawsuits filed by her hairdresser’s daughter, a Northshore woman said she was shocked to discover last year that the money was really bankrolling a gambling habit.
Roseland Park Elementary Hosts World Bee Day Event
Roseland Park Elementary School celebrated World Bee Day on Monday with an all-day event focused on educating students about bees. The event featured various activities organized by the school’s Bee Committee, formed by Focus teacher Summer Jacobsen and supported by the school principals. Jacobsen initially introduced a unit on bees in her classroom, which generated […] The post Roseland Park Elementary Hosts World Bee Day Event appeared first on Picayune Item.
Rainbow Bridge to remember furry friends
LACOMBE, Louisiana — A new installation at the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is hoping to bring comfort to families who have lost their furry companions. “It’s very peaceful,” said Assistant Director Penny Brunies. “You can come out here and just sit and remember your pet.”
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