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Supporting Our Graduates

Supporting Our Graduates

Supporting Our Graduates

The season of cap-andgown glory is nearly upon us, and high school seniors everywhere are about to be launched into the wild blue yonder, armed with little more than a diploma, a dream, and a collection of deeply unfortunate yearbook quotes.
Judge Page McClendon

Judge Page McClendon

Amite Native Sworn in as Chief Judge of the First Circuit Court of Appeal

The Honorable Page McClendon was recently sworn in as Chief Judge of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. In the history of the court, Judge McClendon is the 16th judge to serve in this position. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer administered the oath of office.

Southeastern Students Receive Mark of Excellence Awards

Southeastern Louisiana University communications students and Southeastern Channel staff recently received first place and finalist awards in the 2024 Region 12 Mark of Excellence competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Courteous Driving Saves Lives

Whenever I take a road trip out of state, something I do quite often while transporting birds, I can tell I’m back in Louisiana by how people drive. I’m not here to discuss the terrible roads or the potholes in New Orleans that swallow your car whole and teleport it to another dimension.
Julian Dufreche Strawberry Day in the Park, named fora former Ponchatoula Mayor and Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court, is a perennial harbinger of the Strawberry Festival. Above, the family of Julian Dufreche, from left to right, include: Back: Billy Dufreche, Kirstin Drozd, Corey Dufreche, Tim DePauia Middle: Glenda Dufreche, Johnny & Strader Cieutat, Janet Dufreche, Melissa Dufreche, Julianna DePauia, Terry Milton, & Jenny, Kody, and Mattie Walker Front row: Olivia, Lena, and Lucia DePauia

Julian Dufreche Strawberry Day in the Park, named fora former Ponchatoula Mayor and Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court, is a perennial harbinger of the Strawberry Festival. Above, the family of Julian Dufreche, from left to right, include: Back: Billy Dufreche, Kirstin Drozd, Corey Dufreche, Tim DePauia Middle: Glenda Dufreche, Johnny & Strader Cieutat, Janet Dufreche, Melissa Dufreche, Julianna DePauia, Terry Milton, & Jenny, Kody, and Mattie Walker Front row: Olivia, Lena, and Lucia DePauia

All Good Things Must Come to an End

With its natural setting, advantageous location, and laissez fa ire spirit, Tangipahoa Parish is a haven for festivals and fun. The spring season is particularly exciting because the air of new life blends so seamlessly with the exhilaration of the endless offerings of our decadent celebrations.