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Online shopping safety tips from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill: Many Louisianans may want to avoid the large Black Friday crowds and instead purchase gifts and items on Cyber Monday. But while Cyber Monday may have some great deals, online holiday shopping always comes with risks.

Keeping Wildlife Wild

I recently read a story about a red-footed tortoise in Columbia that was pulled out of a home where it was kept as an illegal pet for 30 years.

America is Facing the Most Critical Midterms Ever

From JEFF CROUERENext year, Americans will be facing our nation’s most critical midterm election. Never have the stakes been so high. President Donald Trump is attempting to revamp the Republican Party and the federal bureaucracy, while ending long standing international conflicts.

Back in my Day

Back in my day, folks had a real loose definition of who should be in charge of holiday meals. If you had two working hands and had once successfully heated up a can of soup without burning the house down, congratulations, you were considered “culinarily gifted.

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Southeastern Louisiana University was named in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. Unlike other school rankings, this list emphasizes how well colleges prepare students for financial success.

Prep Pigskin

The second round of the LHSAA playoffs featured four area teams with state championship aspirations. Thanks to opening round wins a week ago, Amite, Kentwood, and St. Helena each took to the road, while Jewel Sumner played host after a first round bye in the Division III Select bracket.

Our Wild, Wild World

One of my favorite things in the world is the sound of hundreds of frogs singing after a good rain. Some people can’t stand the sound, and others, it drives crazy; but many of us find the sound so soothing that we listen to recordings of frogs as part of our relaxation routine.

The Alligator

Swampies, I have to say – it’s so nice to have summer back. You know this gator hates the cold, and we had a full-on arctic winter here last week. The Hide did not approve.Now, it’s all nice and summery again. I think the leaves have even stopped falling. This makes the main gator happy!

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Thanksgiving is one of the most meaningful seasons in Ponchatoula. It reminds us of what makes our city special: the way neighbors look after one another, the way families share what they have, and the way our community quietly supports those who need a hand.

THE SCOOP

Formerly Tangi Gumbo *The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from primary and secondary sources, including Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa------------------ The Tangipahoa Parish School System has announced its 2025 Students of the Year, recognizing three outstanding students for their academic...