Pleas Before Judge Johnson

GREENSBURG—District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in 21st Judicial District Court before Judge Jeffrey Johnson on May 17, 2024, and entered the following pleas: Dustin Hoyt, 34, pleaded no contest to battery and was sentenced to serve six months in...

Pleas Before Judge Sledge

AMITE—District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in the 21st Judicial District Court before Judge Erika Sledge on May 22-23, 2024, and entered the following pleas: Jeremy Cardaronella, 41, of Independence, pleaded no contest to possession of Schedule II...

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.If you plan to evacuate, coordinate the evacuation plan with everyone who will...

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.

A little bit of everything you need to know

On May 8, 2024, the Hammond Police Department began investigating the unauthorized use of a credit card. HPD detectives learned that the suspects purchased $13,000 of electrical wire online from The Home Depot.

Summer Art Camp at HRAC

The Artists of Hammond Art Guild announce new exciting classes for anyone 17 years of age and up!Week One is July 8 -12. Morning classes from 9am-12noon include “Painting with Coffee, yes coffee”!