Arrivederci! Festival Season Wraps Up in Tickfaw

Mangia, y’all! It’s time to loosen your belts and fire up your dancing shoes, because the Tickfaw Italian Festival is rolling into town; and it’s bringing three days of flavor, fun, and full-on festa energy!Mark your calendars for April 25–27.

Questionable Expenditures Uncovered on Transparency Website

On August 1, 2023, Act 370, sponsored by Louisiana State Senator Rick Edmonds (R-BR), became law.

Celebrate Trails Day

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a delightful excuse to lace up your sneakers, grab a walking stick (or maybe a quirky sunhat), and head outdoors for Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Buckle Up in Your Truck Campaign

Louisiana law enforcement officers are cracking down on unbuckled pickup truck drivers and passengers with a $50 ticket and a warning that they risk being seriously injured or killed in a crash by not wearing a seat belt.

Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day, the literary world’s most charming holiday, is set to unfold on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This annual celebration, now in its 12th year, began in 2014 as California Bookstore Day, inspired by the success of Independent Record Store Day.

Empowering Women: Self-Defense Training Promotes Safety and Confidence

In light of the recent tragic incident involving a kidnapping and assault, Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa wants to remind women about our quarterly Self Defense Classes.

New Strawberry Festival Hours - First Measure in 2026 Safety Enhancements

One of the shooters was reported to have been wearing all dark clothing. According to an eyewitness, the density of the crowd and the darkness worked in the shooter’s favor, as they provided excellent camouflage from police.

TANGI GUMBO

On Friday, April 11, multiple vehicles in the Kellie Drive area of Hammond were broken into. As the investigation was underway, a credit card stolen from one of the vehicles was used at a gas station in Amite.