A Message from Robby Miller

Happy New Year! As I look back on the past year and consider the possibility of what lies ahead of us, I am convinced that 2026 is going to be a banner year for Tangipahoa Parish.

Back in my day

Back in my day, a King Cake knew what it was. It was round, it was sweet, it had cinnamon in it, and it did not try to surprise you with cream cheese, cheesecake, cookies, or anything described as “inspired by.

THE SCOOP

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.Brittany Malone of Ponchatoula, Amber Julander of Ponchatoula, and Candance Wells of Ponchatoula.

Goth Heron

Recently, I’ve written about albinism and leucism in wildlife, but as of last week, there’s been a lot of local buzz going on in the birder and wildlife community about a “goth heron” spotted in St. Tammany parish.

THE SCOOP

Two major bridge projects will begin in the Amite and Loranger areas in January.

Back in my day

Back in my day, the cashier rang up your groceries, made change, and maybe even asked how your week was going. You handed over the money, you walked out the door, and that was it. No beeping, no flashing screens, no mysterious “unexpected item in bagging area.

The Scoop

*The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from first-party and second-party sources, including Northshore Media Group’s Morning Rush The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested an Independence man for tragically killing his brother during an argument.

THE SCOOP

Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto said he has not been contacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other agency regarding reports of a proposed ICE detention facility in Hammond.

Back in my day

Back in my day, if you wanted a Christmas present, you didn’t just tap your thumbs on a glowing rectangle and wait for a stranger in shorts to toss it on your porch like a sack of feed. No sir.You went out into the world. You braved it.

The Scoop

The Hammond Police Department is currently investigating several burglaries that occurred at the Entergy storage facility, located at 411 Pride Drive. Suspects gained entry into the secured facility during overnight hours by cutting through a chain link fence.