News
Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
What if plastic waste wasn’t just a problem, but a possibility? Enter the whimsical world of ecobricking – a delightful dance between sustainability and creativity, where ordinary plastic finds a second life as something extraordinary.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Batter Up!
Pablo Crewes Tangi Times Sportswriter
Brennan Stuprich’s season-opening performance seemed to justify his preseason First Team All-Southland Conference bidding after the senior right-hander from Metairie recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts in only five innings in a 6-0 win over Lindenwood on Friday night.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Crossroads
News Staff
Over the past few years, select Tangipahoa Parish roads have experienced transformations from intersections to traffic circles, or “roundabouts,” as they are known around the world.The oldest traffic circle in the area exists at the meeting of South Airport Road and Old Covington Hwy.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Winners at the 2025 Region 8 Science Fair held at Southeastern Louisiana University Feb. 7 included, from left, Emma O’Rourke of Our Lady of Lourdes; Judah Fastring of Northlake Christian School; Landon Mack of Courtney Christian School; Dylan Mankinen of Northshore Preparatory Academy; Adam Lorenzen, homeschool; and Emily Cuccia of Northlake Christian School. (Courtesy Photo)
Northlake Christian School Student Wins Science Fair
From Southeastern
Judah Fastring of Northlake Christian School was the overall senior winner of the 2025 Region 8 Science Fair at Southeastern Louisiana University Feb. 7. His winning project, “Annealing PLA 3D Prints,” received first place honors in the engineering mechanics category.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Gardenettes Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, and Kathy Bruce were among the over 50 gardeners attending the annual Tangipahoa Joint Garden Club meeting held at Joe's Italian Ristorante on February 12. (Courtesy Photo)
Tangi Joint Garden Club Meeting
From The Gardenettes
Gardenettes, Ponchatoula, attended the annual Tangipahoa Joint Garden Club Meeting on February 12 at Joe’s Italian Ristorante, hosted by Belle Oaks Garden Club, Hammond.Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Inc., Deep South Garden Club Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Woman Impersonates Attorney to Access Prison, Gets her Wish
News Staff
A Hammond woman has been arrested following an attempt to get access to inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail by lying about being their attorney.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Worldly Wisdom with Miss Taken
News Staff
Tangi Times disclaimer: Miss Taken’s advice is intentionally poor, and her guidance is for entertainment only. This satirical column should not be regarded as legitimate counsel.Hello, luvvies! My name is Margarita Freepour, but I am better known as Miss Taken.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Burglaries at Hammond Walk-On’s
From Hpd
On February 5, 2025, the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of multiple vehicle burglaries at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, located at 305 C.M. Fagan Drive. Upon arrival, HPD officers discovered two vehicles were burglarized, with multiple items taken from both vehicles.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Get In the Zone
Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
Get ready to kick off Mardi Gras in the most family-friendly way possible!
Friday, February 14, 2025
Krewe of Omega Debuts Special Community Float
News Staff
Adults with developmental disabilities to shine in 2025 parade From Krewe of Omega In a heartwarming and groundbreaking addition to this year’s Mardi Gras festivities, the Krewe of Omega is proud to introduce its new Community Inclusion float.
Friday, February 14, 2025