American Legion’s Louisiana Boys State Program Set to be Hosted in Hammond

The 85th year of the Louisiana Department of the American Legion’s Boys State program will be hosted on Southeastern Louisiana University’s campus from June 22, 2025, to June 28, 2025.Hundreds of young men from across the state of Louisiana will converge in Hammond, Louisiana, for a hands-on...

Garden Club Digs Deep with Guest Expert Paige Mizell

If you’re the kind of person who gets excited about soil, swoons over a good bloom, and can’t resist the charm of a glossy green leaf, then clear your calendar. The next Garden Club meeting on Friday, June 6, at 4pm, is one you won’t want to miss. On the docket this time?

TPSO Issues Warning Following Rash of Overdoses

In the past seven days, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) Narcotics team has responded to four suspected overdose deaths all with at least one common element — a pink powdery substance left behind.The victims are three men and one woman ranging in age from 25-60 and all residing in the...

Southeastern Students Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Over 30 students at Southeastern Louisiana University were recently inducted into the university’s chapter of the prestigious national honor society, Phi Kappa Phi.Southeastern Phi Kappa Phi President Amber Narro opened the ceremony expressing pride in the accomplishments and academic achievements...

North Oaks Recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare

North Oaks Health System has been recognized as one of the “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2025 by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leader in healthcare industry news and analysis.

Three Arrested in End-of-Month ICAC Operations

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested three Tangipahoa Parish men in separate cases.Jimmy Dale Pierce, 47 of Kentwood, has been booked on 24 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under 13.David Bonfiglio Jr., 27 of Tickfaw,...

Where the Art Is: Twin Steeples Member Show

If your idea of a perfect evening includes art, snacks, local music, and just the right touch of small-town charm, then clear your calendar for June 6.

St. Joseph Prepares for Sesquicentennial Celebration

Milestone church anniversaries are typically celebrated with a Mass, a special dinner, family day, and perhaps even a gala.And while St. Joseph Catholic Church will include those traditional events in its 150th celebration, the organizing committee has intentionally developed more of a pastoral...

Hammond Kiwanis Welcomes Burns as Guest Speaker

On Tuesday, May 27, the Kiwanis Club of Hammond welcomed Dr. Scott Burns to speak to club members at their weekly lunch at the Mezzanine in Downtown Hammond.