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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.

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.Kayla Bordelon, 32, was arrested for 60 counts of Burglary, one count each of Possession with Intent to...

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 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.Two factors are considered when awarding designations: how much money a school spends...

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.Antibiotics work by disrupting cellular processes and structures – stopping bacteria from making proteins,...