Swamp Life by Old Hardhide L'Alligateur

Hogwash! Hokum! Humbuggery!That’s all the ‘H’ I have in my oversized yet rapidly shrinking heart right now, my dear swampies.

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The Tangipahoa Parish School System invites community members to a Community Stakeholder Breakfast on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Advanced College and Career Center, 145 W. 2nd Street, Independence, LA 70443.The event aims to foster...

Back In My Day

Seems like every time I turn around nowadays, somebody’s drinkin’ somethin’ green. I’m not talkin’ about a nice cold glass of sweet tea, neither.I’m talkin’ about matcha.

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On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing a final rule that permanently removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recreational alligator harvest lottery will open Thursday (Aug. 20) through Aug. 30.

Swamp Life by Old hardhide L'Alligateur

My dearest swampies, I cannot tell you how excited I am about the fresh new look for this distinguished column by Yours Truly! In fact, I’m so excited that I wasn't even thinking about an ‘H’ greeting when I started typing. It just happened - au naturel! That’s how authentic my enthusiasm is!

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The Tangipahoa Parish School System is announcing an upcoming 30-hour pre-service training course for individuals interested in becoming certified Louisiana School Bus Operators.

Back in my day

Back in my day, animals had jobs.Dogs guarded the house. Cats caught mice or at least stared at them with the intensity of a federal investigation. Horses pulled things.

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The Alligator

That’s the only ‘H’ greeting I can muster for you this week, swampies. Now y’all know that alligators love heat, right? In fact, one might argue that heat is my absolute, most favoritest thing in the whole wide world.NOT ANYMORE!! It is STUPID HOT out here!