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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Covington man accused of sexual abuse of an animal, possession of child sexual abuse material
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A Covington man was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 7, after an investigation led to him being accused of possessing child sexual abuse material and animal sex crimes. Mandeville man facing multiple allegations involving drugs, cruelty to juveniles According to the office of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a tip came in from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to 31-year-old Joshua Frank, of 10th Street, being arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on the following charges: Five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (felony) One count of sexual abuse of an animal (felony) The investigation was reportedly undertaken by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation remains Posts Early showers but not much later in the day TikTok impersonation scheme hits Florida barber shop New Orleans to honor Katrina's 20th anniversary with week of events and summit Fans may have saved Mona Lisa French Quarter restaurant Saints name starting quarterback for preseason opener versus Chargers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Advertiser
04-08-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill. Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill. Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill. Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill.
West Australian
04-08-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill.
Perth Now
04-08-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant. About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia. "Our research has uncovered the heartbreaking reality that millions of Australians are struggling to afford everyday basics," managing director Alison Covington said. Hygiene poverty occurs when people are unable to afford everyday essential products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and feminine hygiene products. "Hygiene poverty can cause feelings of low self-esteem, embarrassment and shame, and make it difficult for people to maintain their health," Ms Covington said. "It takes a devastating toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing." People unable to afford basic needs often avoid social events or commitments such as work and school, Ms Covington added. "There should not be millions of Australians, including children, going without the basics they need to thrive," she said. The survey, involving a nationally representative sample of 1000 people, also found that one in seven respondents struggled to afford cleaning products in the last six months, while one in eight experienced hygiene poverty for the first time. A further 19 per cent feared they would soon be unable to afford hygiene or cleaning products and 12 per cent of people were experiencing hygiene poverty for the first time. Women and young people were more likely to be impacted by the issue, with almost a third of young people and 21 per cent of women concerned about affording essential hygiene and cleaning products, compared to 16 per cent of men. Liverpool Women's Health Centre, in Sydney's southwest, helps more than 5000 women per year and has found personal items such as soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to be in high demand. "Everyday women that you wouldn't necessarily expect to need a deodorant or a packet of soap are taking it," chief executive Kate Meyer told AAP. "They're thrilled. They come and they check our freebie table that we have set up in the reception area and their eyes light up. "They're so grateful to have these things that they thought that they were going to have to make do without." Ms Meyer said one of the centre's elderly clients was "over the moon with gratitude" when she was given incontinence products. "That's horrifying for us because these are things that she needs for her everyday living," she said. "They shouldn't be something that gives her such joy. "They should be things that she's able to get in her groceries every week." Good360 channels unsold consumer goods to charities and disadvantaged schools to help people in need, preventing the surplus goods from going to landfill.
Associated Press
04-08-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cedar vs Pine Fencing: A Complete Guide for Southeast Louisiana Homeowners
Tony's Fencing and Iron Works breaks down the key differences between cedar and pine fences in terms of cost, maintenance, durability, and climate resistance. 'If you want a low-maintenance fence that holds up for years, cedar is hard to beat. But pine can be a great option when budget matters most.'— Tony Ostrowski COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2025 / / -- When building a wooden fence in Southeast Louisiana, one of the most important choices homeowners face is whether to choose cedar or pine. Both options offer unique benefits, but their performance can vary significantly depending on environmental conditions, usage, and maintenance. With over 30 years of experience, Tony's Fencing and Iron Works is helping customers across the region make smarter, longer-lasting decisions when it comes to fencing. Understanding the Basics: Cedar vs Pine Wood fencing remains one of the most timeless and popular choices for both residential and commercial properties in Louisiana. It provides natural beauty, privacy, and protection while complementing the surrounding landscape. Among all wood types, cedar and pressure-treated pine are the top two contenders—but they're not created equal. 'We've installed thousands of fences across Louisiana, and what works best always depends on the customer's goals—are they looking for beauty, budget, longevity, or all three?' — Tony Ostrowski, Owner, Tony's Fencing and Iron Works Cedar Fencing: Natural Resistance Meets Visual Appeal Cedar is a premium wood prized for its natural oils that resist rot, decay, and insects. Unlike pine, it doesn't require pressure treatment, making it safer for families with pets or gardens and more environmentally friendly. Its rich reddish hue and fine grain provide a beautiful finish right out of the gate. Benefits of Cedar: Naturally resistant to rot and insects Stays straight with minimal warping or shrinking Long lifespan: 15–30 years with minimal maintenance Ages beautifully, turning silvery gray over time if left untreated Emits a pleasant scent and resists mold Considerations: Higher upfront cost (but lower maintenance costs over time) Can dry out faster in intense sun if not sealed Not ideal for painting but takes well to stains and clear sealants In short, cedar fencing in Louisiana is the go-to option for homeowners who want a beautiful, low-maintenance fence that stands the test of time. Pine Fencing: Economical and Adaptable Pine fencing, especially when pressure-treated, remains a highly affordable and customizable option. It's softer than cedar, making it easier to work with during installation. The treatment process protects the wood from fungi and pests, but it does require consistent upkeep to remain in top shape—especially in Southeast Louisiana's humid climate. Benefits of Pine: Lower upfront cost per linear foot Available in many grades and styles Great for painting and staining in various colors Easy to cut, install, and repair Considerations: Must be pressure-treated for moisture and pest protection Shorter lifespan: 10–15 years with proper maintenance More prone to warping, twisting, or splitting Requires re-sealing or staining every 2–3 years Pine is a solid option for budget-conscious homeowners who are willing to invest in routine upkeep. With proper sealing and care, a pine fence can still provide years of reliable service. Installation Factors: What to Consider Before You Build Before choosing between cedar and pine, homeowners should consider several additional factors: Soil Moisture: In areas with poor drainage or standing water, cedar is more resilient. Sunlight Exposure: UV rays can dry untreated pine quickly; cedar naturally resists UV damage. Desired Fence Height and Style: Taller fences or horizontal slat styles benefit from cedar's strength. Maintenance Tolerance: Those who prefer a 'set it and forget it' approach may favor cedar. Tony's Fencing offers professional consultations and on-site evaluations to help customers choose the best material for their specific property and goals. Climate Considerations in Southeast Louisiana Louisiana's subtropical climate presents unique challenges for fences, including: High humidity Heavy rainfall Frequent storms Intense sun That's why Tony's recommends that fences be installed with proper drainage clearance, sealed with UV- and moisture-resistant coatings, and inspected annually for damage. 'Cedar performs better in high-moisture environments without a lot of maintenance. Pine can still work well if you stay on top of sealing it every couple of years,' — Tony Ostrowski, Owner, Tony's Fencing and Iron Works Customization: Add Personality With Custom Gates and Design Elements No matter which wood you choose, your fence can be tailored to your unique property. Tony's team specializes in custom gate design, decorative post caps, integrated planter boxes, and fence-top lattice. From custom cedar gates to painted pine privacy panels, their skilled team can bring any vision to life while maximizing function, beauty, and durability. FAQ: Cedar vs Pine Fence in Louisiana Q: Which wood lasts longer in Louisiana—cedar or pine? A: Cedar generally lasts longer (15–30 years) compared to pine (10–15 years), particularly in humid regions like Covington. Q: Can both types of wood be stained or painted? A: Pine is great for painting or bold stains, while cedar is best left natural or treated with transparent sealants. Q: Is cedar worth the extra cost? A: For many homeowners, yes. Its low maintenance and long lifespan often offset the initial price over time. Q: Which is better for fencing on uneven terrain? A: Cedar's structural integrity makes it better for sloped or uneven ground where pressure-treated pine may warp more easily. Q: Does Tony's Fencing offer fence repairs for cedar and pine fences? A: Yes. Tony's Fencing provides expert wood fence repairs, regardless of material, throughout Southeast Louisiana. About Tony's Fencing and Iron Works Tony's Fencing and Iron Works has served Covington and Southeast Louisiana for over three decades, offering expert installation of residential and commercial fencing. From cedar and pine wood fences to ornamental iron, chain link, vinyl fencing, and ADA-compliant handrails, the company is known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service. Their custom solutions include automatic gates, security enclosures, and farm fencing for horses, cattle, and poultry. 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