Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

Is It Really Happening?Yes, rates are dropping. As of August 30, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 6.53%, marking a 10-month low.Bankrate also reports the 30-year fixed rates recently declined to 6.54–6.55% What’s driving the drop?

Tangi Gumbo

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said Wednesday the parish is “standing with our residents and pushing for answers” following the August 22 fire at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, while acknowledging frustration over the slow release of validated information.

Tangi Gumbo

Three days after the massive explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Tangipahoa, Governor Landry urged residents to be patient as investigations continue, noting that the fire is now 98% contained and the evacuation zone has been reduced to the area immediately surrounding the plant.

The Alligator

Well, helllloooooo to all my favorite swampies! Your good buddy, favorite gator narrator, is back to bring you good tidings and big smiles. I know I just made your day. You’re welcome.

Back in my day

Back in my day, friendship wasn’t just about swapping friendship bracelets or writing each other’s names on Trapper Keepers. No sir, it was about survival.

Tangi Gumbo

Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins Registrars of Voters across the state the week of August 25-29, 2025 to promote Voter Registration Week activities aimed at registering Louisiana citizens to vote ahead of the October 11 election.

Canada Geese are Just Misunderstood

For these amazing birds, peace is never an option.

The Alligator

Howdeeeeee! Now there’s an ‘H’ greeting that will get some attention! Y’all know Old Hardhide likes to start most greetings with an ‘H’ word. Don’t ask why, cuz I ain’t telling.

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Honor a Local Hero with the Ponchatoula Veterans Day Banner Program! The City of Ponchatoula invites families to celebrate their loved ones who served in the U.S. Armed Forces by sponsoring a commemorative street banner.

TANGI GUMBO

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested a Ponchatoula man in its latest operation.Arthur Palmisano, 73, has been booked on 60 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under the Age of 13.Last week, the TPSO ICAC Unit was alerted...