Gov. Jeff Landry endorses Jessica Ledet for Juvenile Court Judge

Juvenile Court Judge Candidate Jessica Ledet is proud to announce she is the only candidate in the race to receive the endorsement from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.Governor Landry in his endorsement stated: 'I proudly endorse Jessica C.

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.

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.