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Craft Swap at the Ponchatoula Library

On Saturday, September 14, Stefanie Head of Free Range Hippie welcomed local creatives to the Ponchatoula Library for the monthly Arts and Crafts Supplies Swap. This popular event, free and open to all ages, brings together crafters from around the community to share and exchange surplus supplies.

Louisiana Highway Deaths Down in 2023

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has released statistics that show fewer fatalities from motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes on Louisiana roads last year, suggesting the COVID-era spike may be over.The crash data show 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023.

Arts Center Celebrates the Written Word

The Hammond Regional Arts Center presents Celebrating the Written Word as part of its art programming in October. Featuring Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin, this event will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 2-4 p.m.

Suspect Identified in Interstate Shooting Case

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Interstate 12 at the beginning of the month.A warrant has been obtained for Bronze Williams, 35, for one count of Attempted Murder.
Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Mortgage Rates & BPS for Dummies

Tangi Times Technical ContributorAs I sat here thinking about my week in real estate and what I would write about, my mind went straight to Rick, my go-to lender for almost as long as I have been in the business.

Give Your Old Books a New Life

A couple of years ago, I was involved in a book drive. There were boxes of books stacked chest high and filling a garage with the accumulated knowledge of ages, recipes, stories, ideas, history, and adventure, all printed and bound, just waiting for readers.

The War of the Worlds: A Live Radio Drama

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its annual Fanfare celebration with “The War of the Worlds: A Live Radio Drama.” This unique, one-nightonly event will be held on October 4 at 7:30pm at The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 East Thomas Street, Hammond.
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(Courtesy Photo)

Fall Garden Day and Plant Sale at Hammond Research Station

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will hold its fourth annual Fall Garden Day and Plant Sale on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 7:30am to 1:00pm at the Hammond Research Station at 21549 Old Covington Highway in Hammond. This family- friendly event is free and open to the public.