Back in my day

Back in my day, graduating high school meant two things. One, you successfully survived twelve years of mystery meat lunches and group projects where one kid did all the work.

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Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting an event called “Carry the Load” on May 25 in honor of the sacrifices of our military, first responders and their families.

Back in my day

Back in my day, when you ordered something through the mail, it was less of a purchase and more of a spiritual journey.You filled out a little form from the back of a catalog, wrote a check like a civilized human being, sealed it in an envelope, and sent it off into the great unknown.

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Early voting takes place all week through Saturday at the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters offices in Hammond and Amite.------------------ PLANNED LIMITED PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY Hammond Area: W. Club Deluxe to North Oaks Drive on Veterans Avenue (US 51); DeMarco Lane; Lamonte Lane.

A Message from Robby Miller

May is here, and it’s time to celebrate!From Graduation season to the end of the school year parties, May is a time to celebrate the growth of our students and the milestones they have achieved.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is investigating the discovery of a body in a canal in the Tickfaw area.Around 7pm on Monday, April 27, two boys fishing in a canal at the intersection of Stafford Road and Pravata Lane reported seeing a body in the water.

Letter to the Editor

We are quickly approaching the May 16th First Party Primary Election, with 5 Constitutional Amendments and two parish-wide Home Rule Charter Amendments. Therefore, I am writing to provide further information to the electorate about what to expect when they go to the polls.

Back in My Day

Back in My Day, coffee had exactly two jobs.Wake you up and taste like coffee. That was it. Nobody needed a menu longer than a restaurant Bible to order it either. You walked in, said “coffee,” and someone poured you a cup that could peel the sleep right off your eyeballs.Simple times.

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On Thursday, April 23, rampant gunfire broke out in the food court of the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Martha Odom, a 17-year-old senior at Ascension Episcopal High in Lafayette, was killed when she was struck in the chest by one of the bullets.

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents federally cited a subject for alleged commercial fishing violations in the Gulf of America.