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On hand to present the scholarship certificates were some of our wonderful Board Members: Whitney Jones, Jewel McCoy, Dr. Jacob Roger Smith, LaShawn Smith, Bridget Gaines Keyser, Luther Tolliver, Heather Burrell, Ali Leto-Roberts and Justin Hebert.

On hand to present the scholarship certificates were some of our wonderful Board Members: Whitney Jones, Jewel McCoy, Dr. Jacob Roger Smith, LaShawn Smith, Bridget Gaines Keyser, Luther Tolliver, Heather Burrell, Ali Leto-Roberts and Justin Hebert.

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Amite Chamber Awards Scholarships

From Amite Chamber Of Commerce
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Amite Chamber of Commerce was proud to recognize two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding each a $1,000 Amite Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship during our monthly luncheon.
Darnell Kimber, Gardenettes chairman, presents Garden of the Month honors to Beth Morris, River Oaks Subdivision, for her outstanding landscaping. (Courtesy photo)

Darnell Kimber, Gardenettes chairman, presents Garden of the Month honors to Beth Morris, River Oaks Subdivision, for her outstanding landscaping. (Courtesy photo)

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February Garden of the Month

From The Gardenettes
Monday, February 16, 2026
Mike and Beth Morris, 30095 River Oaks Drive, received Gardenettes Garden of the Month honors on February 11 for their beautiful landscaping according to Darnell Kimber, chairman of the garden club committee.The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc.
Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community Celebrates Christmas

Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community Celebrates Christmas

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Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community Celebrates Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community gathered at the Carter Plantation Country Club for their annual Christmas party. The group celebrated with lunch, coffee and bread pudding.Committee Chairperson Susan Melancon decorated the room beautifully!

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Reindeer Run Brings Holiday Cheer

From Restoration House
Monday, December 15, 2025
Hammond, Louisiana — The 13th annual Reindeer Run, Hammond’s holiday 5K and one-mile fun run, brought the community together once again to support Restoration House, a nonprofit that provides free and confidential services to women facing unplanned pregnancies.
Members of the Gardenettes met December 3 at North Oaks Medical Center for their annual Christmas Tree trimming. Shown are Ellen Pusey, Carol McGough, Karen Hotard, Susan Pizani, Vicky Fannaly, Mary Hirsch, and Virginia Hawkins. (Photo by Cricket Ayala)

Members of the Gardenettes met December 3 at North Oaks Medical Center for their annual Christmas Tree trimming. Shown are Ellen Pusey, Carol McGough, Karen Hotard, Susan Pizani, Vicky Fannaly, Mary Hirsch, and Virginia Hawkins. (Photo by Cricket Ayala)

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North Oaks Christmas Tree

From The Gardenettes
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Annual Christmas tree decorating in the main lobby at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Gardenettes have been decorating at the hospital at least ten years.

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S&W Foods CEO Paul Spalitta Named LABI’s Business Person of the Year

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
S&W Foods is proud to announce that CEO Paul Spalitta has been named Free Enterprise Champion — Business Person of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) at the 10th annual Business Excellence Awards on Tuesday, November 20th in Baton Rouge.

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Decoding Pet Zoomies

Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
Monday, December 8, 2025
If you’ve ever watched your normally calm cat suddenly tear across the living room like it’s training for the Olympics or your dog transform from a couch potato into a furry rocket ship, you’ve witnessed the mysterious magic of the “zoomies.
Becky Smith, owner of Paul’s Cafe, received the Genesis Award for civic beautification from Gardenettes for the months of November-December. Pictured are garden club chairman Darnell Kimber, Linda Fabre, Karen Hotard, and recipient Smith.

Becky Smith, owner of Paul’s Cafe, received the Genesis Award for civic beautification from Gardenettes for the months of November-December. Pictured are garden club chairman Darnell Kimber, Linda Fabre, Karen Hotard, and recipient Smith.

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Genesis Award

From The Gardenettes
Monday, November 24, 2025
Paul’s Cafe receives the November-December 2025 Genesis Award. Accepting the honor is Becky Smith, second generation owner, who has continued the family tradition at this popular restaurant located in the center of town at 100 East Pine Street.
Tangipahoa Chamber Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon

Tangipahoa Chamber Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon

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Tangipahoa Chamber Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon

From Tangipahoa Chamber
Monday, November 24, 2025
The Tangipahoa Chamber invites business leaders and community partners to its Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, January 21, at the Southeastern Louisiana University Student Union Grand Ballroom in Hammond.

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Hope Closet Project Aims to Provide for all Tangi Schools

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Tangipahoa Parish School System (TPSS), in collaboration with Tangipahoa Crime Stoppers and Transport Ministries, is excited to announce The Hope Closet Project — a new initiative aimed at ensuring that food and hygiene items are available on all 34 school campuses throughout the parish.
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