Hammond American Legion Post 156 to Be Renamed in Honor of PFC Matthew Wildes

HAMMOND, LA — Nearly two decades after Hammond native Private First Class Matthew Wildes gave his life serving his country, his name will become a permanent part of the community he called home.Members of American Legion Post 156 in Hammond gathered for a membership meeting on September 15, 2026,...

Michael Echols Announces Candidacy for Congress

Michael Echols has announced his campaign for Congress in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

The Journey from Tragedy to Nursing Excellence

For Mackenzie Corber, nursing has never felt like simply a career.

Scelfo Faces Former School in Road Clash

Tomorrow afternoon, head coach Frank Scelfo returns to his old stomping grounds as he leads the Southeastern Louisiana football team on the road against his alma mater, Louisiana– Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana).The Green and Gold enter the matchup fresh off their first victory of the season,...

Why We Remember the Weird Stuff

Have you ever been singing along to a song you haven't heard since 1989 and suddenly realized you know every single word?Not just the chorus. Every word. You may not remember what you ate for lunch yesterday. You may have no idea where you left your phone five minutes ago.

Your Thyroid: Small Gland, Big Symptoms

It is a tiny, butterfly- shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck, but your thyroid has an enormous influence on how your body functions.When patients struggle with unexplained fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, constipation, anxiety, or a racing heart, one of the first questions I often hear...

Before You Vote

The courthouse lights went out.Not because a hurricane had knocked down the power lines. Because Tangipahoa Parish couldn’t pay the bill.By the late 1980s, parish government was six months behind on its electricity payments.