Manchac Boat Association Sponsors Successful Boaters Safety Class

Ponchatoula, LA - On Saturday, April 27, the Manchac Boat Association, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department, held a highly successful boaters safety class with 46 participants, making it the largest in the state.

TPSS Stands with State Against Title IX Hypocrisy

The Tangipahoa Parish School System said they stand in solidarity with Dr. Cade Brumley, State Superintendent of Education, regarding the recent changes to Title IX rules issued by the U.S. Department of Education.Dr. Brumley has expressed serious concerns about the impact of these rules, which...

Samantha Bates AIFD Joins Prestigious FTD Education Team

Chicago, IL (April 30, 2024) – FTD, a leading provider of floral-related products and services to retail florists and consumers, is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Bates AIFD, CFD, CF to its FTD Education Team.Bates is the owner of Especially For You Floral in downtown Ponchatoula,...

Tangipahoa Chamber Announces Annie Award Recipients

The Tangipahoa Chamber announced their Annie Awards recipients and a date for their awards luncheon.Established in 1998 in honor of the late Southeastern Louisiana University Administrator Dr. Anne Ferguson, the Tangipahoa Chamber Annie Awards honor women who work in excellence and have a true...

Age Is Just a Number PART 2

Last week, we introduced you to Kevin Passman, a Tangi native who had a bright career in football, lost it, rose from the ashes in the industrial safety field, and decided to walk away from it to pursue a career in comedy.

The Unknown Eater

What I love about Cate Street is that it provides a vibrant restaurant scene where I can eat a delicious dish while my family enjoys sushi and rolls. Yes, I enjoy an occasional shrimp tempura roll, but I must be in the mood for it.

National Heatstroke Prevention Conference

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a campaign to remind drivers to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.

Southeastern Choir Showcase

On Sunday, four Southeastern Louisiana University Choir groups gathered in the Pottle Auditorium for the first-ever Southeastern Choir Showcase.This showcase featured performances by the Northshore Choral Society & University Choir, Bella Voce, Concert Choir, and the SLU Gospel Choir and Alumni.

Microplastics - How We Can Reduce Them

We may have heard about microplastics, but few know what they are or how dangerous they can be to the human body.

Mural Beautifies Ponchatoula Façade

A breathtaking transformation was recently completed on the exterior of a historic building in the heart of Ponchatoula.When building owners, Patrick and Trisha Ryder, needed a mural artist who could pay homage to Ponchatoula's rich history and vibrant future, they found just the man for the...