Our Veterans Shouldn’t Feel Abandoned

When discussing mental health lately, the mental state of our veterans, our honored heroes, bothers me the most. With everything happening today, it seems like the whole world is upside down. Hate is more rampant than ever, and chaos is everywhere.

Baby Giraffe Born at Global Wildlife Center Day Before Hurricane Francine

As members of Global Wildlife Center’s Animal Care Team prepared September 10 for the landfall of Hurricane Francine the following day, Animal Care Specialist Caitlin Benoit noticed a long-anticipated baby was on the way.

TVFC Holiday Ideas Workshop

On September 19, 2024, Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) held their annual fundraiser Holidays Ideas Workshop Event at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ponchatoula. Co-chairs were TVFC President Gloria Messenger and TVFC member Gwen Domiano.

Dead Men Tell No Tales

The night was young, the music was funky, and the platform shoes were high at Tangi Crime Stoppers’ Death at a Disco Murder Mystery Party on Friday, September 13, but something sinister was lurking beneath all the glitz and glam.

TANGI TUMBO

Two people have been arrested on several drug charges following a traffic stop during Hurricane Francine’s pass through the area. Tristan Cummings, 28, of Ponchatoula, was booked for Possession of Heroin and Methamphetamine as well as for traffic violations.

Jaycees Jambalaya Cookoff

The 24th Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Jambalaya Cookoff is set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Memorial Park on North 6th Street in Ponchatoula.

Mobile Care Clinic Heads to Robert

On Thursday, September 26, the North Oaks Mobile Care Clinic will be at Robert Supermarket, 22610 U.S. Hwy 190 in Robert, Louisiana, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

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.