New Stats Speak Well of Seatbelt Safety

A sustained, record-high seat belt usage rate in Louisiana contributes to the fewest number of motor vehicle crash injuries in state history, according to new data released Tuesday by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.The statistics, compiled by the Center for Analytics and Research in...

Sharia Law Antithetical to American Law, Culture, History

Could Sharia law take hold in the U.S.? The short answer is—if America is eternally vigilant in protection of our Constitution—' no.”Let me begin with two principles: 1).

Medication Checkups

A medication that once helped you may no longer be necessary, may interact with something else you take, or may contribute to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, confusion, or falls.

Celebrating the Written Word 2026

The Hammond Regional Arts Center presents “Celebrating the Written Word” as part of its art programming in September.

Tangipahoa Parish Royalty Honored

Since the Coronation of King Omega XL Brandon Phares and Queen Omega XL Renee Donewar on August 15, 2025, the organization’s 40th rulers have served as dutiful ambassadors of the krewe and the causes it supports.

Tangi Animal Friends Seeks Teams for Gumbo Cook-Off

Tangi Animal Friends (TAF) will hold its annual Gumbo Cook-Off Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17th in Downtown Hammond.The nonprofit animal welfare organization is hoping to have more teams compete in this year’s event.

Village of Tangipahoa Receives KLB Beautification Grant

Tangipahoa, La. – Village of Tangipahoa has received a 2026-2027 Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) Beautification Grant to help make Tangipahoa greener, more welcoming, and more beautiful through new planting projects focused on improving appearance by creating a beautiful, well-maintained public...