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Sheriff - elect Gerald Sticker (Courtesy Photo)

Sheriff - elect Gerald Sticker (Courtesy Photo)

SHERIFF STICKER

When the 8:00pm bell tolled on Saturday night at 74 precincts across Tangipahoa Parish, the decision for a new sheriff had been made. Thanks to hard work by our Clerk of Court, Gary Stanga, and his dedicated staff, early and absentee results were almost immediately available.
Big Night for LA GOP

Big Night for LA GOP

Big Night for LA GOP

Three statewide runoffs on Saturday’s ballot included duels between the two major political parties.
(Photo Courtesy of Patrick Bates)

(Photo Courtesy of Patrick Bates)

Downtown Ponchatoula Christmas Lighting

It’s almost time for the annual Ponchatoula Christmas Lighting, a beloved downtown tradition that brings friends and families together to officially welcome the Christmas season! The lighting festivities are set to begin on Friday, December 1, at 6:00pm in the downtown area.
Left to right: Dr. Martin Kearney, Gloria Messenger, Bruce Caliva, Ronnie Crimmins (Courtesy Photo)

Left to right: Dr. Martin Kearney, Gloria Messenger, Bruce Caliva, Ronnie Crimmins (Courtesy Photo)

TVFC Final Meeting of 2023

PRESS RELEASE FROM TVFCOn October 12, 2023, Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) had their final council meeting of the year.

Tangi Gumbo

• The Louisiana Renaissance Festival began last weekend. It will be open every weekend until the December 9 and 10 weekend, rain or shine. Daily hours are 9:45 until 5:00.

Shop Small on Pink Friday

With only six weeks left until Christmas, you may have already started your holiday shopping. If you have been gathering goodies and stocking stuffers throughout the year, you probably only have a few more presents to purchase.
“Prince of the Park” winner, Pete Danker (right), and second place winner, Kai Fleener (left), match wits during Saturday’s tournament. (Coutersy Photo)

“Prince of the Park” winner, Pete Danker (right), and second place winner, Kai Fleener (left), match wits during Saturday’s tournament. (Coutersy Photo)

Check Mate

The Lazybones Chess Club, a group of chess enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, held their fall “Prince of the Park” tournament on Saturday at the Main Street Dance Academy in Hammond. Players faced off over several boards throughout the day, each hoping to take home the princely title.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #1: Do you support an amendment to clarify that the timing of gubernatorial action on a bill and his return of a vetoed bill to the legislature is based upon the legislative session in which the bill passed and to authorize the legislature, if it is in session, to...
(Courtesy Photo )

(Courtesy Photo )

KSLU FM Flips Format, Updates Branding

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s campus radio station KSLU recently transformed into 90.9 The Lion, playing a format that focuses on classic rock, 80’s and 90’s music and community-oriented programming.Listeners have a multitude of ways to enjoy all the new programming.