News
Stefanie Brooke
The Ponchatoula Branch Library was buzzing with excitement as local bee farmer Angie Lacoste of Red Hill Bee Farm in Independence guest-hosted Story Time on Tuesday, June 25.To the excitement of the families in attendance, Lacoste brought a travel box of live honeybees working busily on their...
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Seated L to R - Pam Villagran, Donna Bouterie, Malinda Sanchez, Sandra McConnell Standing L to R - Julie Desselles, Gwen Domiano, Beverly Webre, Karen Moran, Sue Nelson, Jean Hebert, Maureen Felder (Courtesy Photo)
TVFC Article for Area One Fun Day
Pam Villagran, Tvfc Reporter
On June 20, 2024 eleven members of Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) traveled to French Settlement, LA to attend this year’s Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community Area One Fun Day event.Area One consists of VFC groups from three parishes: Jefferson, Livingston, and...
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
New Leadership Takes Charge at Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa
Press Release
Hammond, LA | June 25, 2024 — The Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa is delighted to announce the appointment of Lauren Weeg as its new President for the 2024-2025 service year, succeeding Julia Miller Brady (2023-2024).
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Remembering Veterans with PTSD this July 4th
Kasia Perkowska Tangi Times Feature Columnist
One of my favorite holidays is the Fourth of July – a warm summer day where I can run around outside barefoot and not have to worry about wearing a jacket for once, because we finally reached a comfortable temperature.But my favorite part is the fireworks.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Gerald Sticker takes the Oath of Office, delivered by Judge Allison Penzato, as his wife, Tonia Sticker, and mother, Betty Sticker, hold the Bible (Tangi Times Photo)
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Tangi Times Report
Saturday, June 29, 2024, was a warm but beautiful day in Tangipahoa Parish, and the Parish Courthouse in Amite provided the backdrop for a momentous event.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
City attorney Ernie Drake swears in Ponchatoula’s new mayor, J. Wesley Daniels, accompanied by his mother, Charlene Branch Daniels, his wife, Brandy, and his children, Isabel and Byron (Tangi Times Photo)
A New Day in Berrytown
Tangi Times Report
In the second Tangipahoa area inauguration to recently replace a 20-yearold administration, J. Wesley Daniels took the oath of office on Monday and officially became the new mayor of the City of Ponchatoula.Before a packed house, City Hall hosted the cer-emony to swear in their administration of...
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
sNoBalls Scholarships
Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
Our local art, music, and fun-loving dance group, “The sNoBalls,” has been very busy this summer.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sidewalk Project Begins on West University Avenue
Press Release
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 $3,026,341.51 project...
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Pure Imagination
Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
The community was treated to a spellbinding performance by our talented local theatre group, The New Octavians, as they took on the Music Theatre International revue, 'Pure Imagination.'Held at the cozy and intimate venue of The New Octavians Theatre, the evening was a delightful journey through...
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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
Press Release
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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024