LSU Researchers Create Low-Cost Method to Recycle Plastic

LSU researchers have created a new, low-cost way to break down plastic, a potential breakthrough that could save billions of dollars and eliminate billions of tons of plastic pollution.“Getting plastics to the recycling plant is only half the battle.

Pleas before Judge Erika Sledge

21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux reports that on December 9, 2024, the following defendants entered pleas before Judge Erika Sledge: Kerry Alan Falcon, 44, of Hammond, pleaded no contest to two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I CDS - Heroin and two counts...

Charles E. Cate and the Establishment of Hammond

*Sources omitted for brevity but available by request to publisher@tangitimes. com Charles Emery Cate came from New Orleans to Hammond’s Station, located at the road crossing of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad line.

Southeastern College of Business Honors Students

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Business held its semi-annual awards ceremony for the Written Works of Excellence and Distinction Program honoring 22 outstanding students who excelled on papers written for class assignments during the fall 2024 semester.

LSU AgCenter Offers Gardening and Lawn Care Classes

Are you interested in learning more about gardening and lawn care? The LSU AgCenter is offering six classes covering a variety of garden- and landscape-related topics in early 2025.Classes will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Thursday evenings at LSU AgCenter’s Tangipahoa Parish office (305 E.

American Legion Post 47 Jambalaya Fundraiser

Ponchatoula American Legion Post 47 is in the process of a major renovation to its historic Post Hall building at 500 East Pine Street and needs community help to complete the project this year.

As New Orleans Cries

I’m not even sure how to start this or where it’s even going. I’m just writing from my heart and soul today.There’s little that leaves me speechless, but what unfolded on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day is the nightmare nobody expected, especially in our own backyard.

Krewe of Omega celebrates Twelfth Night

From left to right: Omega Board President David Bradley; Jr. Princess Addilyn Gatlin; Gold Duke Curt Zeller Sr.; Jr. Princess Clarke Gordon; Gold Maid Marlene Wenzel; Jr. Princess Lylah Gordon; Queen Omega XXXIX Keysha Robinson; Jr.