Game Vendor from Texas Arrested in Internet Sex Crimes Task Force Operation

A traveling game vendor, in Tangipahoa Parish for a festival job, has been arrested in connection with a joint agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force operation.Christopher Barnes, 30, of Seguin, Texas, has been booked on 65 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under 13, 11...

What is a Woman?

International Women’s Day was last weekend, and it caused me to ponder the importance of the role of women in our world. A woman is a unique being, built to deliver life in a way exclusive only to biological women.

Connect and Cultivate

Get ready to mix, mingle, and make connections at the Tangipahoa Parish Library’s “Connect and Cultivate” event!

Springfield Man Arrested in Wire Theft Investigation

A Springfield man has been arrested in connection with the theft of communication system wiring in the Ponchatoula area that left hundreds of customers without service and created a costly disruption for the service provider.David Allen Bezar, 45, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 5, by the...

One Dead, Others Injured in Crash Friday

A Baton Rouge woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred in the Ponchatoula area Friday.Just before 7am on March 7, TPSO was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Sisters Road at Sontheimer Road.The initial investigation revealed that a U-Haul truck, traveling east on...

PHS Sports Digest

Green Wave Basketball’s shot at a third consecutive state title ended in heartbreak last Tuesday night as Huntington shocked the Ponchatoula home crowd and stole a win in a high-scoring shootout by a final score of 70-66.The Wave had multiple chances to gain momentum in the second half, nearly...

Southeastern Sluggers Steadily Swinging

On Monday, the Southland Conference named Brennan Stuprich its Jersey Mike’s Subs Pitcher of the Week for the second time in the three weeks on the young season.

Tulane Wins Series Against North Dakota State

The Tulane Green Wave baseball team won a three game weekend series against the North Dakota State Bison two games to one.Tulane’s record is now 11-4.Tulane won the first game of the series 7-6 on Friday night coming from behind in the ninth inning and winning on a hit by centerfielder Michael...

Inclusive Playground Coming to Life

Ponchatoula is buzzing with excitement as a heartwarming project is underway to create an allinclusive playground at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District (PARD).