Ask the Candidates

There is an important election for 21st JDC Juvenile Judge on March 29. On the evening of March 12, The Tangi Times will host a forum with the three candidates in Hammond, where we will ask them YOUR questions. Please submit your questions via IM or email to publisher@tangitimes.com.

Recent Crazy Weather May Impact Local Cuisine

There’s an old saying about weather in Louisiana: “If you don’t like it, wait 15 minutes – it’ll change.” So far, the two short months of 2025 have seen record snowfall, as well as highs in the 80s. Such swings wreak havoc on lawncare, landscaping, and electric bills.

TPSS Job Fair

If you’ve ever dreamed of shaping young minds, inspiring future leaders, or simply having summers off, mark your calendar for the 2025 Teacher Job Fair!

Calling Patriotic Students

In 2026, the United States will be blowing out 250 candles on its birthday cake, and what better way to celebrate than by inviting the voices of the future to chime in?

Suspects Caught and Still Sought in Mini Storage Burglary Investigation

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested four people and is still trying to locate five others, in connection with dozens of mini storage unit burglaries in the Hammond area.

HRAC Celebrates National Youth Art Month

In celebration of National Youth Art Month in March, the Hammond Regional Arts Center will host its annual “Young Artists Exhibition,” showcasing works of art by students throughout Tangipahoa Parish.

Southeastern Sees Historic Growth in Enrollment

Southeastern Louisiana University’s spring semester has shown historic enrollment growth, achieving its strongest overall spring enrollment in its 100-year history. With an overall enrollment increase of 7.3 percent at 14,801 students, Southeastern experienced growth in nearly all categories.

Southeastern Receives New Research Designation

Southeastern Louisiana University is now one of the national “Research Colleges and Universities” thanks to a new research designation from the American Council on Education and the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.

New Antibiotics May End Chronic Infections

An LSU-led research team is developing a new class of antibiotics capable of bypassing the defenses of drug-resistant bacteria, which otherwise make it difficult to cure chronic infections.

Catherine “Kitty” Guagliardo Memorial Scholarship Open to Applicants

PHS seniors set for education career encouraged to apply immediately The Kitty Guagliardo Memorial Scholarship was created in 2012 to honor the life and career of Catherine “Kitty” Cooper Guagliardo.