Early Voting Starts Saturday
Early Voting Starts Saturday
News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Earth Day at the Hammond Library
Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
The Hammond Library is stirring up something sweet and sustainable for Earth Day with a one-day-only cozy café experience.
Friday, April 4, 2025
TANGI GUMBO
TANGI GUMBO
News Staff
On March 30, 2025, detectives with the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division arrested Kenyarie Guzman, 29 years old of Ponchatoula, for multiple outstanding warrants. Following his arrest, detectives conducted a search warrant of the vehicle Guzman was driving and of an apartment on Kay Lane.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Pictured left to right: Carrie Mercke, OPTIONS President and CEO; Casey Rudolph, OPTIONS Development Director; Sylvia Bush, OPTIONS President Emeritus; and Ernie Bush, husband of Sylvia Bush (Courtesy Photo)
OPTIONS President Emeritus Sylvia Bush Honored with Dick Knight Award
From Options
OPTIONS is proud to recognize Sylvia Bush, OPTIONS President Emeritus, for receiving the prestigious 8th Annual Dick Knight Award, presented by the Northshore Community Foundation.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Shown are Librarian Wanda Davis, garden club chairman Carolyn Todd, Author Martin, Vicky Fannaly, President Sandy Grimm, and Rose Doles. (Courtesy Photo)
Garden Club Donates Book to Library
From Belle Oaks Garden Club
Belle Oaks Garden Club donated a copy of local writer Kathryn J. Martin’s book Long Way from Lonely, a fictional account of a soldier readjusting to civilian life following World War II, to the Hammond Branch of the Tangipahoa Library.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Distracted Driving Costs Money and Lives in Louisiana
From Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
Distracted driving crashes in Louisiana cause death, injury, and higher insurance rates, state leaders and advocates said on Thursday.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Reading Revival and Resource Fair to Bring Free Books and More to Hammond
From Impact Connections
Impact Connections is excited to host the Reading Revival and Resource Fair on Friday, April 12, from 12:00 to 3:00pm at McLaurin Academy of Performing Arts at 300 W University Ave. in Hammond.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Arts Center Recognizes Board Member at Members’ Celebration
From Hrac
The Hammond Regional Arts Center will present longtime advocate of the arts Pat Macaluso with the HRAC’s Lifetime Board Member distinction award.
Friday, April 4, 2025
(L to R): Alisa LaGroue, Kathryn Martin, Tracey Boyle, Pam Villagran (Courtesy Photo)
Group Holds Writers’ Retreat
Pam Villagran
On the weekend of March 28, 2025, Creative Minds Writers’ Group of Ponchatoula (CMWG) hosted their first writers’ retreat at Camp Living Waters in Loranger, LA. Attendees stayed overnight in charming cabins on the property.
Friday, April 4, 2025