Snakes Can Be Curious, But They Won’t Chase

Most people are taught to fear snakes, and that fear is perpetuated through bad information, which is why we do what we do.

By OLE HARDHIDE The Alligator

Swampies! Please tell Old Hardhide it ain’t so!Now y’all know that Yours Truly is a cosmopolitan crocodilian. A gator about town, if you will. So this fine reptile is no stranger to idioms of a very wide variety.

Message from the Mayor

TANGI GUMBO

Asphalt patching, shoulder dressing, and striping operations are scheduled this week in Tangipahoa Parish. Parish President Robby Miller said Barriere Construction crews are scheduled to perform preliminary patching operations on North Duncan Avenue on Monday, June 23.

Full of Possibility

The market may still be slow, but that doesn’t mean I’m sitting still. I’ve been hitting the road, putting miles on my car, and keeping my eyes peeled for hidden gems. Why? Because I’ve learned that even the most forgotten properties have potential when the right person comes along.

My Day with a Savant

One of the many perks of working remotely has been getting to meet a variety of amazing people from all over the world.One of my students, a 7-year-old little girl from Russia, adopted by an American family, has an uncle who lives with them.

Back in my day

Back in my day, summer didn’t come with no “heat advisories” or “cooling centers.” If it was hot, you just dealt with it – or passed out tryin’.We didn’t have central air. We had central sweat. The whole house smelled like Vicks, feet, and desperation from June to September.

Snakes NEVER Want to Bite!

Sure, bites happen, but it’s never anything other than the last resort from an animal trying to protect itself from a giant predator. This realization will help you understand that snakes are more scared of us than we are of them, and THAT can help you gain a healthy respect for them.

Tangi Gumbo

Green Wave Baseball picked up two more dominating wins over the past couple of weeks, defeating E.D. White 15-5 on June 9 and Covington 11-4 last Tuesday. Against E.D.

When Do Wild Babies Need Rescue?

In our area, we are blessed with a variety of wild birds, squirrels, bunnies, raccoons, possums, and other less common animals, such as foxes, flying squirrels, coyotes, armadillos, and otters. In cases where a baby animal is separated from its mama, the best scenario is for them to be reunited.