Letter to the Editor

In late September, a company contracted by Entergy came off the public road onto my privately maintained road and sprayed a toxic chemical to kill the brush under the powerline.

The Iron Lake Club

Hello again, Gershom. You remember the January Thaw, right? Comes every year about the middle of the month. Well, not this year. It’s been cold, and all the snow we should have had in November has been falling these last two weeks. I walked into the back storage room last Thursday and heard a CRACK!

Just Try It On

Remember those shopping trips with your mom when you were a kid? You’d spot something on the rack that seemed hideous or outdated. With that pleading look, your mom would urge, “Just try it on for me.” Sometimes, against your better judgment, you’d give in.

Tangi Gumbo

• The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects of two shoplifting cases. Sheriff Daniel Edwards says detectives are investigating a shoplifting at the Tractor Supply in Hammond and the Dollar General in Robert.

The Iron Lake Club

Hello Gershom, We had some cold weather this week, and nobody wanted to be the first to get out in it. It’ll be easier after we have a couple of weeks below zero.

The Joy of Giving

The 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

Happy December to all my favorite swampies! Well, I’ve been telling you that some big changes are coming to this here newspaper, and now they’re finally here. It hasn’t been easy to keep this cat in the bag for so long, but now we can talk about it openly.

The Iron Lake Club

Hello Gershom, Some days, it’s hard to relax and get a nap after lunch. Today was one of those days. After breakfast, a couple of us rode into town for some beans and franks at Amici’s Grocery. It’s still the little place just like you remember, some good things never change.

Regular or Decaf?

Good morning! How do you start your day? Regular or decaf coffee? Some may wonder why anyone would choose decaf. After all, isn’t the purpose of coffee to help you wake up and get energized? Decaf is often valued just for the taste rather than the intended result.

The Alligator

Howdy, folks! Let me tell you a little something that I’ve learned. There are some things you can’t stop. The first and foremost is time. You can’t stop time. In fact, time has already passed since you first started reading this little message from me.