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Sidewalk Project Begins on West University Avenue

HAMMOND—Prep work is expected to begin this week on a new sidewalk project that is planned on the west side of University Avenue and extends from Morrison Boulevard to just east of I-55.Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said Gulf States Services has been awarded the $3,026,341.
New Division Established for the 21st Judicial District- Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helana Parishes

New Division Established for the 21st Judicial District- Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helana Parishes

New Division Established for the 21st Judicial District-Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helana Parishes

Twenty-First Judicial District Court Chief Judge Blair Edwards has announced there will be a new Division (Division L) added to the 21st Judicial District.“The caseload for the district courts in Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes continues to increase each year,” said Judge Edwards.
The Iron Lake Club

The Iron Lake Club

The Iron Lake Club

Hello Gershom, Gosh, the seasons seem to fly by here. It feels like just a couple of weeks ago, we were chipping ice off the brake pedals in the trucks and dragging the Christmas tree out to the lake, and now it’s almost July. I guess the older we get, the shorter the years are.
Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

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(Courtesy Photo)

(Courtesy Photo)

Kameel the Giraffe Turns 31

Matriarch is one of the world’s oldest living giraffes Global Wildlife Center team members presented a birthday cake of carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, and lettuce to Kameel the giraffe to celebrate her momentous 31st birthday on June 13. Kameel is one of the oldest living giraffes in the world.
Anita Brandon, 163 S. Fifth St., receives June Garden of the Month honors from the Gardenettes. Shown are garden club members Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani, Virginia Hawkins, homeowner Anita Brandon, Sandy Cusick, Margaret Bailey, Cricket Ayala, Marilyn Wright. (Courtesy Photo)

Anita Brandon, 163 S. Fifth St., receives June Garden of the Month honors from the Gardenettes. Shown are garden club members Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani, Virginia Hawkins, homeowner Anita Brandon, Sandy Cusick, Margaret Bailey, Cricket Ayala, Marilyn Wright. (Courtesy Photo)

Garden of the Month

The Gardenettes awarded the June Garden of the Month to Anita Brandon at 163 South 5th Street on June 13. The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.

Lion Sports Caravan

Southeastern sports fans across the Florida Parishes have a chance to get a little fall preview from Lion coaches next month, as SLU kicks off the 2024-25 athletic year with the “Coaches Caravan.
Kaycee Ladies officers installed for the 2024-2025 year include Recording Secretary Maureen Felder, Vice President Vicky Fannaly, President Cynthia Perrer, Treasurer Vickie Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Elaine Landry. ( Courtesy Photo)

Kaycee Ladies officers installed for the 2024-2025 year include Recording Secretary Maureen Felder, Vice President Vicky Fannaly, President Cynthia Perrer, Treasurer Vickie Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Elaine Landry. ( Courtesy Photo)

Kaycee Ladies

Cynthia Perrer was installed as president of the Kaycee Ladies for the 20242025 year on June 13 at ceremonies held in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ponchatoula.
Leadership Tangipaoha Graduation

Leadership Tangipaoha Graduation

Leadership Tangipaoha Graduation

After a year of learning and gathering a deeper appreciation of Tangipahoa Parish, the Leadership Tangipahoa Class of 2024 graduated on Thursday, June 13.Twenty-three future Tangipahoa Parish leaders graduated, and the class represented businesses and organizations throughout the parish.