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'Arsenic and Old Lace' a solid hit

Playmakers Theater of Covington has taken the grand old style farce “Arsenic and Old Lace” and turned it into a solid hit.

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Playing the bagpipes on the Northshore

The sound the bagpipes make emits a rich melody of emotion encompassing a history of war and peace. It resurrects memories of lost loves and past reveries. From leading two sides into battle to setting a festive spirit, the bagpipe player still plays, and his tune can be heard close to home.

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Petty-Flaniken

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jamar Flaniken, of Somerville, Tenn., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Rachel Flaniken, to David Crit Petty Jr., of Slidell. Parents of the groom-elect are Mr. and Mrs. David Crit Petty Sr., of Slidell.

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Young readers can vote for favorite book

Following the recent historic presidential election, youngsters across St. Tammany Parish can cast a vote of their own for the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award.

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Education

Team spirit...

A group of Slidell High School students are demonstrating school spirit the old-fashioned way, with body paint and a lot of noise.

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Students, parents enjoy Lion Lagniappe

Lyon Elementary School in Covington recently hosted its family fun night, Lyon Lagniappe. Students and parents were treated to a variety of family-friendly activities such as face painting, leaf rubbings, counting the stripes on a pumpkin and free family portraits.

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Sonya Willie

What is your name? Where do you teach? My name is Sonya Willie, and I teach at Covington High School.

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Food

Winter puddings gem of 'found' cookbook

While organizing the garage for the first time in the six years since we have lived here, I unearthed a box that had been unopened since we packed up and moved after too many storms forced us to flee to higher ground. In fact, it had never been opened since my sister sent it me after our parents died 4 years before that. Inside was “stuff” no one else in the family had any use for, so after 10 years what could possibly interest me?

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