Hammond Resident Convicted in Murder Case

Interim DA, Collin Sims, reports that on March 2, 2024, a Washington Parish jury found 21-year-old Travon Washington of Hammond guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of Xykie Barker.The jury also found Brown guilty on related charges of Aggravated Burglary and three counts of Theft...

SHTF - How Can We Prepare?

SHTF is an acronym for S**t (expletive – we all know it) Hits The Fan. For the sake of print-friendliness, we’ll substitute it with “Sludge Hits the Fan.”SHTF has been a popular term amongst survivalists and preppers, but lately, it’s becoming popular with the public.

The Tangi Times to Feed First Responders on Easter Sunday

Like every other major holiday, Easter Sunday is a prime time for families to gahter and enjoy each other´s company over delicious food and the creation of new memories.

Sunshine and Shoppers Grace Trade Days

Though it got off to a cold and rainy start on Friday, Ponchatoula’s first Antique Trade Days of 2024, sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Comnmerce, turned out to be just as busy as ever on the first weekend of March.

Lions Baseball: Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

The road swing continued for the Lion baseball team in a weekend series that included games against a traditional national power, a Big Ten foe, and a nationally ranked squad in the Keith LeClair Classic, hosted by East Carolina.Everything started on Friday in Greenville, North Carolina, against...

PHS Drama Club Announces New Production

Bring the whole family to the Ponchatoula High School auditorium on March 1-3 to see the entertaining comedy, “The Curious Savage.”The cast and crew of this popular production have been working hard since January to prepare and are excited to bring their talents to the stage.“The Curious Savage” is...

Libation Liftoff a Big Hit with HRAC Patrons

The Hammond Regional Arts Center hosted its unique yearly fundraising event, “Art of the Cocktail,” on Saturday, February 24, with a “Cosmic Cocktails” theme that had guests ready for an out-of-thisworld experience.With eleven local restaurants mixing specialty cocktails for attendees to enjoy, the...

PARD #1 Receives 4 Trash Receptacles Through Keep Louisiana Beautiful Grant

Ponchatoula Area Recreation District #1 is pleased to be selected as one of the 71 recipients of the 202324 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant program, made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.