This is a shoutout to the Ponchatoula Fire Department, the pride of Ponchatoula.

On Christmas morning as my wife, Kathy, was preparing our family dinner, she walked away from the stove with butter and sugar cooking away. In a matter of seconds, the pan began to fill the kitchen with smoke, which set off the smoke detector.

Changing My Focus for 2025

with Stacey Levin, RAM PropertiesI want to share my 2025 focus with you, my readers. For me, my team, and my business, this focus is nothing short of a word from God. I believe it’s a message anyone can take to heart and apply to their own lives.

Lights! Sound! Pollution?

We all know about the usual suspects when it comes to pollution: trash, oil spills, and that one sock you keep losing in the laundry. But did you know that light, noise, and visual pollution are out there quietly (or not-so-quietly) wreaking havoc on the environment and our sanity?

The Joy of Giving

with Stacey Levin, RAM PropertiesThe joy of receiving a meaningful gift can leave a lasting impact on our lives.What was your best Christmas gift ever? I remember mine like yesterday. I was a struggling new mom, barely able to make ends meet.

The Alligator

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii… love a paraaaaaaaaade!In case you couldn’t tell, that was your favorite gator’s written song. It ain’t easy typing in a cappella, but if any warm-blooded (or cold-blooded) being can do it, it’s Gatorus Supremus.

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

If you’ve noticed activity along Highway 51 South recently, it’s part of a vital project to upgrade Ponchatoula’s sewage system to better handle our city’s growth and capacity needs.

The Alligator

Ho Ho Ho to all my favorite swampies! The main gator is here with a seasonal ‘H’ greeting to warm your stockings and hearts.Now y’all know that your good friend and favorite gator narrator is a big fan of surprises. Right?

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

As Mayor of Ponchatoula, I am pleased to share an update on Phase Two of the Barringer Road Drainage Project, a critical initiative to improve our city’s infrastructure and protect our community from flooding.

Real-Life Consequences of Sharenting

The rise of social media has led to a new phenomenon: Sharenting - A combination of sharing and parenting - posting and blogging extensively about their children’s lives on social media platforms.

The Alligator

By OLE HARDHIDE The Alligator It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!In case you can’t tell, Old Hardhide is singing some fa-vorite Christmas jingles.