THE SCOOP

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...

All About the Boot

Congress on Wednesday night approved a measure by Congresswoman Julia Letlow securing $2 million for an Amite River Basin Commission project aimed at restoring natural features of the upper Amite River to help reduce flood risk across the basin.

Back in My Day

Well, here we go again — it’s the beginning of November, and half the folks in town have already hauled out their tinsel, tangled themselves in lights, and declared it Christmas like the calendar don’t matter.

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’s Morning Rush ------------------ The Tangipahoa Parish School System has announced its 2025 Students of the Year, recognizing three outstanding...

The Alligator

Hidey ho to my favorite swampies! Here is your absolutely most favorite gator narrator in this entire fine world, back to bring you good tidings, deep sighs, and batty eyelashes (of course, the ladies’ eyelashes seem to bat involuntarily when the main gator is near!).