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Tornadoes Rip Through North Tangi

Tornadoes Rip Through North Tangi

Tornadoes Rip Through North Tangi

an EF-1, according to a preliminary evaluation by the National Weather Service.The second tornado, impacting Tylertown, was rated an EF-2.
Brown Egg Black Market

Brown Egg Black Market

Brown Egg Black Market

There seems to be a new sense of pride in America these days. The general public expresses a more positive outlook about the way our country and the direction we’re headed.But on a less sunny side, the cost of eggs is still high.

Hwy 51 Lane Closures, Roadway Striping Operations

There will be intermittent and alternating lane closures on US 51 Business from Club Deluxe Rd. to First Avenue, nightly, from 8pm to 6am beginning on Thursday, March 13, 2025, through Monday, March 17, 2025, weather permitting, while crews install new pavement markings.
Torrence Joseph Promoted to Lt. Colonel

Torrence Joseph Promoted to Lt. Colonel

Torrence Joseph Promoted to Lt. Colonel

Congratulations to Torrence Joseph, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Louisiana Army National Guard on Sunday, March 9. He is currently assigned to the Louisiana Medical Detachment as Deputy Commander-Administration.

Gardenettes March Meeting

Floral arranging by Master Flower Show Judge Donna Moran highlighted the Gardenettes March 12 meeting held at the Strawberry Festival Board building in Memorial Park. Moran serves as Sixth District Director for the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. to which the Ponchatoula club belongs.

Parading Group Announces 2025 Youth Arts Scholarships

Young artists are encouraged to apply for the 2025 sNoBall arts scholarship, a non-profit program that sends school-age children to local summer arts camps.“We started these scholarships because we believe in the magic of the arts,” said Marcia Arceneaux, founder and director of The sNoBalls.