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Your Turn at the Table

Your Turn at the Table

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Your Turn at the Table

Brett K. Duncan • Tangi Times Feature Columnist
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
“How do you know when it's your turn to step up?'That was the question a friend brought with him to Eddie’s Famous Frozen Custard one hot June evening.He’d called a few days earlier to tell me he was considering running for local office. Someone had encouraged him.
Sitting - Sandra McConnell, Cora Desselles, Carla VanVrancken, Gail Cardrone Kneeling - Sharon Miano Standing - Julie Desselles, Jamie McDonald, Cecila Miller, Barbara Sherman, Karen Moran, Cathy Vilardo, Donna Bouterie, Lucie Hanewinkel, Jean Johnson, Betty Bankston, Malinda Sanchez, Jean Hebert, Susan Melancon, Lisa Meche, Gwen Domiano, Pam Villagran, Anita Murray, Cheryl Bowles-Brenden, Christy Pareti, JoAnn Francois, Gloria Messenger (courtesy photo)

Sitting - Sandra McConnell, Cora Desselles, Carla VanVrancken, Gail Cardrone Kneeling - Sharon Miano Standing - Julie Desselles, Jamie McDonald, Cecila Miller, Barbara Sherman, Karen Moran, Cathy Vilardo, Donna Bouterie, Lucie Hanewinkel, Jean Johnson, Betty Bankston, Malinda Sanchez, Jean Hebert, Susan Melancon, Lisa Meche, Gwen Domiano, Pam Villagran, Anita Murray, Cheryl Bowles-Brenden, Christy Pareti, JoAnn Francois, Gloria Messenger (courtesy photo)

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TVFC Hosts Area One Fun Day

Pam Villagran, Tvfc Reporter
Monday, July 27, 2026
On June 25, 2026, Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) hosted the Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community’s (LVFC’s) annual Area One Fun Day event. Area One consists of VFC groups from three parishes: Jefferson, Livingston, and Tangipahoa.

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Tangipahoa Chamber News

From Tangipahoa Chamber
Monday, July 27, 2026
The two hottest tickets in Tangipahoa this week are going fast! Please take a minute to read the information below and make sure your team, family, and friends are all set.
Pat Farris Announces Candidacy for Reelection

Pat Farris Announces Candidacy for Reelection

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Pat Farris Announces Candidacy for Reelection

Pat Farris
Monday, July 27, 2026
HAMMOND — With a campaign centered on experience, trusted leadership, and continued commitment to serving the community, incumbent 7th Ward Marshal Pat Farris has announced his bid for re-election.Farris said he is seeking another term to build on the progress made during his tenure, pointing to a...
THE SCOOP

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News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
The Tangipahoa Chamber is proud to host U.S. Senator John Kennedy for a special luncheon on Tuesday, September 1, at the Southeastern Louisiana University Grand Ballroom in Hammond.

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Transport Ministries: Delivering Hope When Disaster Strikes

From Transport Ministries
Friday, July 24, 2026
When hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other disasters devastate communities, one local nonprofit is ready to answer the call.Transport Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists for one purpose—to deliver hope by transporting essential supplies to communities impacted by disasters.
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