Tangi Gumbo

The search for two escaped Tangipahoa jail inmates entered its fourth day on Wednesday.

Court Pleas

AMITE—District Attorney Scott M.

Pleas Before Judge Foster

AMITE—District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in 21st Judicial District Court before Judge Charlotte Foster on May 20-21, 2024, and entered the following pleas: Roshaunda Reed, 25, of Hammond, pleaded no contest to malfeasance in office.

Pleas Before Judge Johnson

GREENSBURG—District Attorney Scott M.

Pleas Before Judge Sledge

AMITE—District Attorney Scott M.

Big Changes for Medicare Part D

I’m Tonya Aiken, a licensed insurance professional here in Tangipahoa Parish. I’m here to share some news and tips to help you pilot your way through the world of health insurance. For our first chapter… Get ready for some big changes in 2025 if you're a Medicare beneficiary with a Part D drug plan!

Are You WEATHER-READY?

Hurricane season has officially begun, and it’s important for us all to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature sends our way.Whether you evacuate or shelter-in-place, your household will be safer if you are weatherready.

REST IN PEACE

One of Ponchatoula’s finest, found deceased in her police unit in a parking lot last week, was buried in a touching ceremony attended by hundreds of supportive friends, family, and community members. Her death was caused by a heart attack, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner.

The Alligator

How do, my lovable swampies! Old Hardhide sure does miss you all in the few days that I don’t get to talk to you through this here keyboard. But I know that you know that I will be back with a greeting that starts with an ‘H’ because that’s just the right way to start off a good conversation. Right?