AOH Celebrates Successful Fundraiser

On May 17, at the Ponchatoula Lions Club, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ponchatoula West Florida Division, conducted another successful fundraiser for our many charities.A large attendance enjoyed a fried catfish and red beans dinner before the bidding began on over 30 live and 75 silent auction...

Keep Hammond Beautiful

In an era where environmental sustainability is more critical than ever, community involvement in recycling and city clean-up groups has never been more essential.The Keep Hammond Beautiful group, an affiliate chapter of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful, is a local nonprofit...

HARD to Hold Millage Hearing

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of Hammond Area Recreation District #1 in Tangipahoa Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in Room 108 of Chappapeela Sports Park , located at 19325 Hipark...

Homeschooling –

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the number of families opting to homeschool their children, a trend that the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated.

Showing Up for Your Child Matters

I went to three kindergarten graduations recently. During the last one, I overheard one child excitedly tell her classmate that her aunt from Florida flew in just for the occasion, so her entire family was there.

The Iron Lake Club

Hello Gershom. The catchand- keep fishing season is finally open, adding some excitement to camp for the last week or so. The guys have been like a bunch of kids waiting for Christmas, and when the sun came up on the opening day, they ran for the boats!

Everyone is Buying a House

A friend of mine made a thought-provoking comment a few days ago: “Everyone is buying a house. You are either buying it for yourself or for your landlord.” This statement is profound and explains the reality of all living arrangements today.

Sketch Day and Board Game Day

Get ready to beat the heat this summer with two new free events coming to Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center in Ponchatoula.

NOAA Predicts Active Hurricane Season

NOAA Predicts Active Hurricane SeasonThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts above-normal hurricane activity this year with17-15 named storms, 8-13 hurricanes, and 4-7 major hurricanes. The names for the 2024 hurricane season, which begins June 1, are below: