TANGI GUMBO

• Southeastern will host a community meeting to discuss the past, present, and future of Friendship Oak, the campus centerpiece. The meeting will be held on May 20, at 5:30pm, in the student lounge of Tinsley Hall, located in Friendship Circle.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

As the weather warms, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds drivers to always watch out for motorcycles.May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours

After serving Ponchatoula for 61 years by promoting economic prosperity, the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce hosted its last formal event at Strawberry Manor Event Center on Thursday, May 9.

Summer Activities for Kids

As the summer vacation draws near, parents and guardians may find themselves scrambling for ideas to keep their young ones entertained and engaged. Many places will host fun and educational camps, offering children many cherished experiences.

Annual Blessing of the Fleet this Weekend in Manchac

Manchac, LA - A fun-filled day on the water has been planned for Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:30am.The Manchac Boat Association (MBA), in conjunction with the Manchac Fire Department, will host the Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Manchac.

Tangi Mosquito Abatement to Release WNV Maps

The Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District will begin releasing West Nile Virus Risk Maps for their district. Beginning on May 13, a WNV Risk Map for the zones in the Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District will be posted online and to their social media pages.

Water: More Than Just Our Most Precious Resource

 What comes to mind when someone mentions the word “water”?To most of us, water is simply a cool, crisp, clear, tasteless, and odorless liquid that quenches our thirst. Many of us enjoy immersing our bodies in water when we swim in lakes, oceans, and backyard pools during summer.

The Iron Lake Club

We left off last week with a large snake dropping onto the swamp tour boat.Well, that big old snake wasn’t much interested in the tourists, neither local nor the ones from Iowa.

David to Become LPA’s Next Executive Director

A series of leadership changes that have been months in the making are slated to take place in May at Louisiana Press Association and Marketing.Jeff McHugh David, Jr. is resigning as the trade association’s board president and will take over as the LPA executive director on May 13. Sam Hanna, Jr.

Lady Lions Win SLC Title

Southeastern’s diamond girls to make first trip to NCAA TourneyWhen the Southland Conference Softball Tournament started at North Oak Park this week, the host school Southeastern Lady Lions entered the contest with two goals: 1) Their first-ever SLC Tournament title 2) To avenge a three-game sweep...