SLU Commencement Event Entry and Traffic Changes

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University announced event entry and traffic changes for commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:00am and 3:00pm. Those attending should plan to arrive early. Clear bag policies are in effect for all persons entering the facility.

Blythwood Merry Market

Blythwood Subdivision is busily preparing for its third annual Holiday Craft fair, featuring homemade goods from small business owners within the subdivision and other local businesses from elsewhere in Ponchatoula.

Tangi Gumbo

• A groundbreaking ceremony occurred yesterday for an additional clinic building on the North Oaks Medical Center campus.

Candidacy Announcement

Dear fellow residents of Ponchatoula, It is with great excitement and a deep sense of commitment that I officially announce my candidacy for the Ponchatoula City Council District A. With over 40 years of dedicated service to this community, as well as a rich history of leadership in various local...

Who’s Behind the Windows?

When driving through Ponchatoula, it is hard to miss all the local businesses with beautiful holiday artwork on their windows. You may have even caught the artist responsible for these masterpieces in action.

Santa Visits Independence in Style

The final attraction of the Independence Christmas parade on Sunday night was an unusual sleigh ride for Santa Claus and his elf – Independence Fire Department’s classic 1968 Mack Fire Engine. The engine was retired from service but still pumps, according to the volunteer fire fighter at the wheel.

TVFC Shoe Box Event

Press Release from Pam Villagran, WVFC Reporter This year, members of Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) once again participated in Samaritan Purse’s annual Operation Christmas Child International Project.

There Is Nothing Like a Cajun Christmas

Celebrating Christmas brings many widely practiced traditions, such as decorating the tree, stuffing stockings, and leaving cookies for Santa. You might even build a gingerbread house in one of your festive Christmas sweaters.

Christmas Lights Add Charm to Ponchatoula

Though Ponchatoula City Hall announced on Friday, December 2, that there would be no formal lighting ceremony, Christmas lighting fans still hit the streets of downtown.

Mother Knows Best (or Does She?)

We often hear about fatherless children, especially when those children are boys. Something we don’t often hear about is motherless children. Many of us grew up in happy homes with two loving parents, some in single-parent households, and then there are those who pretty much raised themselves.