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Ashley Dragon
While she may technically be a stay-at-home mom, former high school Spanish teacher and cheer coach Ashley Dragon is still a working mom…she just doesn’t have the paycheck that goes with it. Even so, she’s got a schedule that is demanding and keeps her on her toes,...
Melissa Henry
While the County Clerk of Court’s office may be a government entity, Melissa Henry does something quite unique: she runs it like a business, complete with a friendly staff who offer a friendly greeting and an eager willingness to help. Holding the position of St....
Nick & Leah Zimmerman
They say that the musicians always get the girl, and it couldn’t have been truer for Nick Zimmerman when Leah Hale saw him play the drums one Sunday while she was visiting his church. Intrigued by the guy whose sticks seemed to create magic, the college sophomore...
Katie Crosby
Here for Good. It’s a mission statement that has driven Fidelity Bank since its founding in 1908 and one that its Chairman of the Board takes to heart in her own life, making Katie Crosby the perfect person for the job. When Crosby joined the Fidelity Bank Board at...
Russell + Courtney Reynolds
It took guts for Russell Reynolds to talk to Courtney Brondum after seeing some of his buddies get turned down by her; but when he did, he found that the girl he thought was so beautiful was more than just a pretty face. After three years of dating, Russell knew that...
Kaleigh Pedersen
There have been multiple studies on how much a mother is worth, somehow compiling data to arrive at a dollar amount that encompasses the many tasks that are undertaken each hour of each day. To say that the number is staggering is an understatement, but most of all it...
Emily & Brandon Barger
Weddings are famous for creating romance and inspiring coupledom, especially amongst the singles in attendance. A serendipitous meeting in the heady atmosphere of optimism that surrounds the occasion can turn simple flirting into a serious relationship; and when Emily...
Parish President Cooper
When Mike Cooper took on the role of St. Tammany Parish President at the beginning of 2020, he could never have foreseen the events that the nation would soon face. Like any good leader, however, he was ready to meet whatever challenges came his way, ever mindful of...
A Tribute to Elise
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”- Philippians...