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MONSTERS

MONSTERS

MONSTERS

In a somber press conference on Monday evening, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade provided a chilling update on last week’s homicide case that has gripped both Louisiana and Mississippi.The tragic events began last week with the murder of Callie Brunett, a well-known mother from Loranger, LA.
From left: 2025 Chairman, Tristen Miller; 2025 Strawberry Grand Marshal, Rhonda Sheridan; Strawberry Queen LIII, Alexis Lee; Strawberry King LIII, Darryl Poche; 2025 Strawberry Blossom, Chris Threeton

From left: 2025 Chairman, Tristen Miller; 2025 Strawberry Grand Marshal, Rhonda Sheridan; Strawberry Queen LIII, Alexis Lee; Strawberry King LIII, Darryl Poche; 2025 Strawberry Blossom, Chris Threeton

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival LIII Royalty Announced

From left: 2025 Chairman, Tristen Miller; 2025 Strawberry Grand Marshal, Rhonda Sheridan; Strawberry Queen LIII, Alexis Lee; Strawberry King LIII, Darryl Poche; 2025 Strawberry Blossom, Chris Threeton
A Message from Robby Miller

A Message from Robby Miller

A Message from Robby Miller

We’re ready!As I prepare this week’s newsletter, I’m overwhelmed by the response we had at our annual Hurricane Preparedness meeting! Imagine every entity in the parish gathering together in one room—every community leader and emergency response team represented.

The Importance of Fathers

With Father’s Day just a few days away, we may have started reminiscing about our own childhoods, even looking through old photos and videos. Reliving memories of days spent with our father, fishing, building a tree house, or tossing a ball outside in the backyard.
Shooting in Ponchatoula

Shooting in Ponchatoula

Shooting in Ponchatoula

Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson reports the arrest of Kirk Arrington, 59, for Second Degree Murder and Illegal Use of Weapons.At approximately 9:30pm on June 6, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of North 3rd Street in reference to shots being fired.
When It Rains, It Pours

When It Rains, It Pours

When It Rains, It Pours

A few interesting issues have arisen in the past few weeks. I would love to discuss them with you.Last week, we had a few large storms come through. We had hurricane-like winds, and a few places even reported hail.
Meet Engine 9

Meet Engine 9

Meet Engine 9

Nine months. That was the wait for the newest addition to the Ponchatoula Fire Department’s fleet of fire-fighting apparatus.Ponchatoula Fire Chief Stormy Joiner ordered a new truck in September 2023 to replace a unit that was struck in the rear by a dump truck while on emergency duty.