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There will be I-55 Northbound and Southbound right lane closures scheduled from 6AM to 6PM at the following locations on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, weather permitting, while DOTD crews take roadway core information.- I-55 Southbound right lane closure located 1.1 miles south of LA 440 - I-55...

Back in my day

Back in my day, if somebody told you they were famous, you knew exactly what that meant.Maybe they were in the movies. Maybe they played baseball.

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the 2026 fall inshore shrimp season within state waters, based on information from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments.From the Mississippi/Louisiana state line westward to...

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a Ponchatoula teenager for threatening school violence on the first day of classes.Bryanna Kaufman, 17, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Terrorizing.

The Alligator

Hey hey hey! Now there’s an ‘H’ greeting that I bet you haven’t heard in a while. Can any of you swampies tell me where it’s from? I’ll give you a hint: it was actually made famous in two old TV shows from back when the ‘Hide was just a wee little gator tot.

Back in my day

Folks these days will tell you every dream means somethin’. If you dream about snakes, it means somebody’s lyin’ to you. If you dream about your teeth fallin’ out, you’re worried about gettin’ old.

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Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach brings lifesaving breast imaging across the state. The coach makes mammograms more accessible than ever, offering advanced 3D mammogram technology at convenient times and locations across Louisiana.

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freky flavor of hometown news for your taste seeds The Scoop 260731WW A Ponchatoula man has been sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for the fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Hammond man.21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux and Special Agent in Charge John P. Scott of the Drug...

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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. On August 10, SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION!

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As part of the state’s efforts to acquire a new, fully auditable voting system, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry invites the public to view a public demonstration of a voting system that is being tested for certification for use.A public demonstration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on...