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The regular season starts for the Southeastern football, soccer and volleyball teams are just around the corner, but it was basketball making news early this week when the Lions and Lady Lions released their schedules for the 2025-26 season.
The Alligator

The Alligator

The Alligator

Honk, honk! That’s Old Hardhide’s way of getting everyone’s attention to a very important topic. And “honk” starts with an ‘H,’ which you know makes the main gator happy.So, what’s the issue that needs so much attention? I’ll be happy to tell you. SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION!
TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

There’s still time to grab your ticket for Chillin’ with the Chamber on Saturday, August 9, from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Chappapeela Sports Park Gymnasium!

Tangi Gumbo

As the new school year approaches, Tangi Schools announced key dates for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–12. Parent orientation schedules for Pre-K and Kindergarten will be issued on August 11, with sessions held by appointment.

The Adorable Stinky Skunk

Whether you love them or hate them, we can all agree on one thing: they’re absolutely adorable, especially baby skunks, called kits or kittens, and the grunting noises they make.
TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

The Hammond Regional Arts Center invites the public to its Opening Reception on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 5 to 8pm, marking the start of a new exhibition season with two exciting shows: the Degas Pastel Society’s 24th Biennial Exhibition in the Main Gallery, showcasing 80 juried pastel works...
When Deals Fall Apart, So Do I

When Deals Fall Apart, So Do I

When Deals Fall Apart, So Do I

This week, three real estate deals completely fell apart. Not delayed. Not “we’re close.” Just gone. Poof. Bye-bye. Over $20,000 in commission slipped through my fingers before I even had a chance to exhale or refill my coffee.
The Alligator

The Alligator

The Alligator

Hellloooooo to all my favorite swampies! It feels like eons since I last penned a message to you. I guess it’s been about a week. But nonetheless, I miss my favorite fans, and I have a topic that’s been weighing kinda heavily on my handsome head.
TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts/Southeastern Louisiana University continues their annual back to school tradition with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on the big screen.
Sundays at Grandma’s

Sundays at Grandma’s

Sundays at Grandma’s

Sundays used to mean something.Growing up, it was the one day of the week when everything slowed down. My parents, my siblings, and I would load up and head to Grandma’s house for lunch, TV, and maybe a good old-fashioned nap on the sofa. There wasn’t a group text or a Facebook invite.