Pleas Before Judge Erika Sledge

The following defendants appeared and entered pleas before Judge Sledge on February 24-25, 2025, in Amite: Channing C. Garrett, 40, of Hammond, pleaded no contest to first-degree injuring public records and forgery. The defendant was sentenced to serve five years in DOC at hard labor.

Hammond Man Faces Life Sentence

Sentencing is scheduled May 5, 2025, for a Hammond who has been convicted of second-degree murder.21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says a Tangipahoa Parish jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes before returning a unanimous guilty verdict against Julius Gales, Jr., 30, of Hammond.

History of Local Club Dates Back to the Early 1900s

Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community (WVFC) is an organization working to serve the Tangipahoa Parish area. Along with their sister group, The Sunshine Ladies, they make up Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC), an LSU Ag Center arm.

Art from the Shadows - Theresa Miller

Art from the Shadows is a brand-new feature that you will only find in the Tangi Times Weekend Warrior. In each episode, we will introduce you to a local artist or artisan who makes a significant impact to the art community The art itself may occasionally be the subject of an episode.

Amite is your Oyster

Break out your shucking knives and your best dancing shoes – it’s time for the Amite Oyster Festival! From March 14-16, the heart of Amite, Louisiana, will be brimming with fresh oysters, live music, and good old-fashioned festival fun.

Self-Care Event at PARD

Get ready to hit pause on the hustle and bustle of everyday life because PGM Community Development is inviting everyone to their 2nd Annual free Self Care Event on March 22, 2025, from 10am to 1pm at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation Park.

Game Vendor from Texas Arrested in Internet Sex Crimes Task Force Operation

A traveling game vendor, in Tangipahoa Parish for a festival job, has been arrested in connection with a joint agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force operation.

What is a Woman?

International Women’s Day was last weekend, and it caused me to ponder the importance of the role of women in our world. A woman is a unique being, built to deliver life in a way exclusive only to biological women.

Connect and Cultivate

Get ready to mix, mingle, and make connections at the Tangipahoa Parish Library’s “Connect and Cultivate” event! This delightful evening is all about bringing people together in a relaxed and welcoming setting, where ideas can blossom and partnerships can bloom.