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.The WOWED Program was created...

LSU AgCenter Offers Gardening and Lawn Care Classes

Are you interested in learning more about gardening and lawn care?

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. Princess Chevie Lamparski; Green Maid Bobbie Bickford; Green Duke...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all my favorite swampies!I didn’t even have to work for that ‘H’ greeting. I love it when things just fall into place! Like on Christmas Eve when I surprised some of my loyal fans with a Christmas visit.

Roseland Man Convicted of Rape of Juvenile

A Roseland man has been convicted of raping a teenager.Gerald W. Stevens, 55, of Roseland, was sentenced to serve 21 years in jail for the 2021 rape of a 14-year-old juvenile.21st Judicial District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux said Stevens pleaded no contest to the charge of third-degree rape.

Tangi Gumbo

The Tangipahoa Parish Council has passed the 2025 Operating Budget, effective on January 1. The new budget continues our “pay as you go” road program that has been so successful. From a financial overview, the parish continues to see long-term growth in our local economy.