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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.
Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?

Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?

Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?

When I first decided to write this article, I went to the internet to conduct some research. The second option that popped up was a website called “Dumb It Down.” It promotes the use of AI to dumb text down: “Don’t get confused by jargon and complex sentences.
Pictured at the recent event are, left to right: (seated) Evelyn Murray Guidrey, Thomas Laird, Carolyn Corneille Hano, (standing) Evelyn Kraft Richard, Rev. Jack Palmer, Howell Hoover, A.J. “Bucky” Pusey, Earl Theriot. The group looks forward to 2025 and its 70-year reunion.

Pictured at the recent event are, left to right: (seated) Evelyn Murray Guidrey, Thomas Laird, Carolyn Corneille Hano, (standing) Evelyn Kraft Richard, Rev. Jack Palmer, Howell Hoover, A.J. “Bucky” Pusey, Earl Theriot. The group looks forward to 2025 and its 70-year reunion.

Ponchatoula High School

Class of 1955Ponchatoula High School graduates of 1955 have very few members still living in this area. Those who remain continue to have a yearly lunch at Murphy’s Seafood in Hammond.Class of 1956The Ponchatoula High School Class of 1956 enjoys a group lunch twice a year at Middendorf’s in Manchac.
Bikes for Kids winner Adeline Gaudin, 8, and Parker Layrisson (Courtesy Photo)

Bikes for Kids winner Adeline Gaudin, 8, and Parker Layrisson (Courtesy Photo)

Bikes for Kids LA Donates 200th Bike

PONCHATOULA, LA -- Local attorney Parker Layrisson has given away over 200 bicycles.His charitable foundation, Bikes for Kids Louisiana, will donate at least 50 bikes to local kids this summer. The program rewards children who impact their school, church, or community.

TANGI TUMBO

• Southeastern’s Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project researchers are inviting people to join them for an engaging day featuring lunch, insightful presentations, and an exciting boat ride to one of their monitoring buoys.
The Iron Lake Club

The Iron Lake Club

The Iron Lake Club

Hello, Ernie and all the guys at Iron Lake, We’ve had a really hot and dry spell here. All the wood siding at our camp is dried out, and every crack has been showing. So, we decided the place should be painted.
Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Inspections & Due Diligence

Hear ye, hear ye. Inspections and Due Diligence are not the same as Appraisals. Many buyers seem to be confused by these two hurdles in a home sale. I am here to explain and educate.The lender orders an appraisal to ensure the property is valued at or below what the buyer has committed to pay.