Message From the Mayor: Column 1

Welcome to “Message from the Mayor.” To uphold our commitment to keeping the citizens of Ponchatoula informed, we are thrilled to launch this column in the Tangi Times!

Tangi Gumbo

• The woman accused of kidnapping two children, one of which was killed after their mother was murdered in her Tangipahoa Parish home, was arraigned in Mississippi yesterday. Victoria Cox pleaded not guilty to capital murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery charges.

The Alligator

Howdeeee to my favorite swampies! I’m sure I’ve mentioned to you before that writing this here column is my favorite part of the week. Not only do I get to expound my vast wisdom to all my fans, but I also get to look for inspiration when I’m thinking about what to share with all you fabulous folks.

Howdeeeeee! Now

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. As far as you know, it’s just the main gator’s prerogative.

Tangi Gumbo

• The great Amite Adventure Club Dinosaur Fossil Excavation will occur on Thursday, July 18, at 5:00pm in the Amite Branch of the Tangipahoa Library. This will be fun, entertaining, and educational.

Older or Chronically Ill Pets

Few want to discuss this uncomfortable topic, but sometimes, talking about it can help us make the heart-wrenching decision we have been dreading – letting a beloved pet go.Some may face this nightmare right now.

Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

Real Estate TipsAre you thinking about selling or buying or both? Here are some practical things you should know. Most of these tips are common sense, yet emotions seem to crash the party when big decisions are to be made. Try putting emotions on the shelf and stick to these tips.

The Iron Lake Club

Hello Gershom. We had a little excitement last week.It was pouring down rain on Sunday, so a couple of us went into town and picked up our wives, and we all went to church. All the usual people were there, plus us, of course, and a whole bench full of Boy Scouts.

Tomorrow is Not Promised

Something happened this week that my mind will not bury. This week’s article will be more about life than real estate specifically.The older I get, the more I see and experience the effects of death. Each time brings up questions that seem way more important today than yesterday.

The Alligator

How do, my favorite friends in all the swamp! I’ll tell you, just thinking about all the nice people around here fills Old Hardhide’s heart with joy. I was at the supermarket over the weekend to buy some breakfast biscuits.