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- Crime-related bills are moving through the legislature, including three companion bills that, if enacted, would legalize the permitless carrying of concealed weapons in Louisiana. House Bill 12 by Rep.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries will close Lake Maurepas to all crabbing activities starting at 12:00am on Monday, February 26, until 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. This closure is for removing derelict and abandoned crab traps through The Derelict Crab Trap Removal (DCTR) program.

Girl Scout Cookies Are in Season

On hand and in demand, customers across southeast Louisiana can now support their favorite girl entrepreneurs in person at cookie booths or by ordering their favorite Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped directly to their front door.

Live After Five Returns to Berry Town

Ponchatoula’s familyfriendly, free concert series, Live After Five, is returning on Friday, March 1, at 6:30 in the Strawberry Parking lot on West Hickory Street.

Meet & Greet with Councilwoman Cieutat

District 10 Parish Councilwoman, Strader Cieutat, hosted the first of two pledged community meetings on Tuesday, February 15, at the Ponchatoula Community Center at 300 N. 5th Street.

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UPDATE: the suspect was apprehended after a short vehicular chase. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating a burglary suspect, 29-year-old Branson Monistere from Ponchatoula.

What About the Rights of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse?

OpinionStatistics show there are over 60 million Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (ASCSA) in the United States today. Currently, my interests lie with the ASCSA in Louisiana.Why?

The Iron Lake Club

Hello, Gershom. I’m taking it easy today, and I’ve earned it.We had the annual Boy Scout Winter Campout here at camp this year. The well froze up at Sunset Lake Park, and the scouts needed a place to camp, so we invited them to come out here.

Original vs. AI

What in the world is happening with Artificial Intelligence? Are we being inundated by AI at every turn, in every transaction, every phone call, and everything we read? What’s genuine, and what’s AI-generated? Is AI authentic, or is it simply another cog in our efficiency machine?

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- 988 is the three-digit dialing code for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Launched in July 2022, this resource makes it easier for those experiencing a mental health crisis to access help and replaces the previous phone number (1-800-273-TALK). Calls are free, confidential, and available 24/7.