Confessed Killer Federally Charged

Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old resident of Amite, has been formally charged in the devastating murder/ kidnapping case that has shook Loranger and the rest of our community last June.

Back to School – Winter Edition

As the holiday magic fades and the school bells chime once again, it’s time to dive back into the world of learning. For parents, this fresh start after Christmas break is a golden opportunity to spread a little extra support into their child’s education and brighten their teacher’s day.

City Court Offers Annual Amnesty Program

Hammond City Court Judge C. Britain Sledge III is offering residents of the 7th Ward an opportunity to get a fresh start in the new year.The Court’s annual Amnesty Program affords citizens with outstanding warrants an opportunity to address those old charges without fear of arrest.Starting Monday,...

Two Arrested for Loranger Home Invasion, Two Sought

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested two men in connection with a home invasion in Loranger last month and are still looking for one additional suspect along with an indirectly related wanted suspect.Christopher “CeeJay” Robinson, 17, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail...

Pleas before Judge Charlotte Foster

21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux reports that on November 22, 2024, the following defendants entered pleas before Judge Charlotte Foster: Jerry Cousain, 31, pleaded no contest to theft and remaining after being forbidden.

Pleas before Judge William Dykes

21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux reports that on December 4 and 5, 2024, the following defendants entered pleas before Judge William Dykes: Trevion D. Ferguson, 26, of Hammond, pleaded no contest to 2nd degree robbery, extortion, two counts of second degree battery, and hate crimes.

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.