The Alligator

Top o’ the morning to ya! Maybe it’s morning when you read this here greeting, and maybe it’s not. I don’t know and don’t really care either. The point is – your best buddy Old Hardhide is sending you a salutation!

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In a unanimous vote Thursday night, the Livingston Parish Council approved a resolution authorizing a contract between the parish and the Springfield Police Department to deploy $65,000 in state and local government opioid litigation settlement funds.

Back in my day

Back in my day, summertime was hot.Now before one of you young whippersnappers starts rollin’ your eyes and sayin’, “Here he goes again,” hear me out.I’m not one of those fellas who claims we walked uphill both ways to school through molten lava while fightin’ off dinosaurs.

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Tangipahoa Parish School System will have three open seats on the school board for the November election. The official three-day qualifying window for individuals seeking to run for open seats will begin on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and run through Friday, August 7, 2026.

Campus Corner

Over the weekend, the Louisiana Sports Writers Association announced the 2026 All-Louisiana baseball teams, highlighting a trio of Southeastern Lions— including two First Team selections.Local standout Peyton Woods, a Doyle High alumnus, earned First Team honors for his stellar play in the outfield.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help identifying and locating several suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from several area discount stores in the past several months.

The Alligator

I have two words for you, my dearest swampies: gulf coast.That’s what we need much more of in life. Old Hardhide tries to get around as much as any other gator, and even more so, I like to believe. But most of my jaunts keep me inland. I think I need some more coast time in my life.

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July 6, 2026, City of Hammond, LA – The Hammond Police Department is investigating a second degree battery that occurred in the early morning hours of June 27, 2026.

Back in my day

Back in my day, things had timers, but they were called people.If the porch light needed turning on at sunset, Grandpa handled it. If the air conditioner needed adjusting, Dad would stomp over to the thermostat and announce to the whole house that electricity wasn’t free.

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BEDICO — Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews have scheduled two cross drain projects for the week of July 6.