SLU Graduate Receives NSF Grant to Continue Research at Penn State

HAMMOND – A recent Southeastern Louisiana University honors graduate has received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program grant to further his academic career at Pennsylvania State University.

Local Writers Group to Host Annual Writers Conference

Members of Creative Minds Writers Group (CMWG) have been hard at work planning their upcoming annual Berries, Bridges, and Books Writers Conference. This year’s theme is “Catching the Writing Bug.” The event will be held Saturday, July 20, at the Ponchatoula Community Center, located at 300 N.

Southeastern Monitoring Project Lunch and Learn

As part of a grant from the National Wildlife Federation, researchers from Southeastern Louisiana University’s Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project will host a free lunch and learn event on Friday, June 21, in Manchac.

June Jamboree

Live to Love for Life, a community organization based in Hammond, will host its first-ever June Jamboree on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Martin Luther King Pavillion located at 600 MLK Drive in Hammond.

Praise in the Park

The nonprofit organization HALO (Helping and Leading Others) is excited to announce its upcoming event, “Praise in the Park,” set to take place on Saturday, June 8, at Cate Square Park in Hammond.

Summer Activities for Adults

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it’s not just kids who are looking for summer fun activities. Adults everywhere also seek the perfect ways to make the most of summer.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Families from all around Tangipahoa Parish gathered on Tuesday, May 28, for the highly anticipated kickoff of the Summer Reading Program, held at the local public library.This year's event was particularly special, featuring an engaging and educational program by Animal Tales, LLC.

Strawberry Festival LIII Pageant

Back row, L to R: Tristen Miller, 2025 Festival Chairman; Alexis Lee; Aubrey Brumfield; Ashleigh Traylor; Kenley Lemoine; Clarissa "Keegan" Haik Front row, L to R: Chelsea Ratcliff, Fallon Fisher, Queen LII Lauren VanMullem, Mason Burnette, Skyla Stanley

The Iron Lake Club

Hello to Ernie and all the guys at Iron Lake, We had a big event at the local club last week, and everyone showed up for a change. Willie has been talking about getting a whole group picture for a long time, but many of the guys don’t want their pictures taken.

Gardenettes Presidents’ Meeting

Gardenettes members attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI Presidents’ Meeting held May 29 at Middendorf’s Restaurant in Akers.Representing Gardenettes were Melly Singer, president; Susan Pizani, Sunday Hanson, Virginia Hawkins, and Vicky Fannaly.