THE SCOOP

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the $30 million US 190: US 190B to LA 437 Bridge and Widening Project in Covington is nearing completion.

All About the Boot

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.)’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away.

Back in my day

Back in my day, a winter storm meant somebody on the news pointing at a green screen and everybody immediately going to buy milk and bread like we were planning to survive the Ice Age.Now I am not talking about real snow. I am talking about Southern snow, which is mostly just a rumor.

THE SCOOP

The Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first exhibition of its 2026 program. The 2026 Alumni Exhibition, a wide-ranging survey celebrating six decades of artistic production by alumni of the Visual Art + Design Department, will run from Jan. 29 through Feb.

The Cooper’s Hawk

Recently, I had to rescue my neighborhood’s resident Cooper’s hawk. He was my friend and kept me on my toes every time I let my chickens out to free-range.

A Message from Robby Miller

Happy New Year! As I look back on the past year and consider the possibility of what lies ahead of us, I am convinced that 2026 is going to be a banner year for Tangipahoa Parish.

Back in my day

Back in my day, a King Cake knew what it was. It was round, it was sweet, it had cinnamon in it, and it did not try to surprise you with cream cheese, cheesecake, cookies, or anything described as “inspired by.

THE SCOOP

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.Brittany Malone of Ponchatoula, Amber Julander of Ponchatoula, and Candance Wells of Ponchatoula.

Goth Heron

Recently, I’ve written about albinism and leucism in wildlife, but as of last week, there’s been a lot of local buzz going on in the birder and wildlife community about a “goth heron” spotted in St. Tammany parish.

THE SCOOP

Two major bridge projects will begin in the Amite and Loranger areas in January.