THE SCOOP

Hammond’s holiday season kicks off this weekend as Zemurray Park debuts its festive lights display and train rides, welcoming families for nighttime fun throughout December.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Wins 2025 Turkey of the Year Award

It is an annual tradition on our Ringside Politics TV and radio programs to award a “Turkey of the Year” during Thanksgiving week. This designation is bestowed on an especially worthy politician, bureaucrat, or celebrity who deserves such special recognition.

The Alligator

Swampies! Oh, my dear swampies – your favorite gator narrator is back with tidings of dyspepsia and borborygmi!

THE SCOOP

Formerly Tangi Gumbo *The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from primary and secondary sources, including Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa and Northshore Media’s Morning Rush ------------------ Each year, First Christian Church and the OPTIONS participants come together to celebrate the holidays...

All About the Boot

Attorney General Murrill reminds citizens and elected officials the consequences of interfering with federal immigration authorities during ‘Operation Swamp Sweep.’“Be Advised: It is against Louisiana law to obstruct ICE or Border Patrol.

Black in My Day

Well, folks, it finally happened. After years of mindin’ my own business, I caught a case of the heart flutters right there in the produce aisle at LeBlanc’s.

The Scoop

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.