A Message from Robby Miller

Halfway through 2025, and already we have so many things to celebrate here in Tangipahoa Parish! Not only is our economy holding tough as sales tax collections remain strong, but we are proud to announce we’ve just completed one of our best spring festival seasons ever.

TANGI GUMBO

There will be intermittent and alternating nightly lane closures on LA 22 between 100 ft. east of Olde Mill Lane to Howes Lane, beginning on Monday, July 7, 2025, through Friday, October 24, 2025, from 7pm to 6am, weather permitting, while the construction crews install an asphalt mill and overlay.

TANGI GUMBO

The Northshore Humane Society is making it easier than ever to find your perfect furry companion by drastically reducing adoption fees for all pets—from tiny kittens to senior dogs— during a special event running July 7 through July 12.

The Alligator

Cheers to all my lovely and patriotic Swampies! You know that your favorite gator narrator loves – more than anything else – FREEDOM! We live a grand old life down here in this fabulous swamp we call home, don’t we?

TANGI GUMBO

On June 21, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) assisted Ponchatoula Police in apprehending a woman accused of shoplifting over $1,200 in tools and equipment during the grand opening of the new Tractor Supply store on I-55 Service Road.

Authenticity Is the Essence of Self

When thinking about authenticity, expensive works of art, antiques, clothing, and designer bags may come to mind, but people might not.What does being authentic mean?

It’s Not My Fault

with Stacey Levin, RAM PropertiesIn all my years of real estate, if there’s one thing I’ve never quite made peace with, it’s not being in control of every single little thing. I mean, I’m a control freak, level 10 here.

Fireworks, Finger Loss, and Freedom

Back in my day, the 4th of July wasn’t about inflatable bounce houses or sparkler safety tips. No sir. It was about real freedom – the kind that smelled like gunpowder, sweat, and burnt hot dogs. We didn’t celebrate Independence Day with “coordinated neighborhood block parties.”

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.