Disposable by Design, Permanent by Accident

Single use plastics are the mayflies of the modern world. They appear briefly, serve a momentary purpose, and then linger far longer than anyone invited them to.A plastic fork used for ten minutes can outlast generations. That math alone feels a little rude.

Flood Protection and Quality of Life are Key to Relationship

In a report last Tuesday night to the St. Helena Parish Police Jury, a representative of the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) highlighted efforts with Congresswoman Julia Letlow to restore areas of the Amite River that will reduce flood risk and improve quality of life.

The Afterlife of Christmas Trees

Every December, living rooms across Louisiana fill with twinkling lights, tangled tinsel, and trees that stand proudly for a few magical weeks before quietly becoming a question mark.

The Sccop

*The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from first-party and second-party sources, including Northshore Media Group’s Morning Rush District Attorney Collin Sims announced that Winston Bradford Patterson, 40, of Covington, was sentenced Thursday, December 12, 2025, to two 20-year prison terms to...

The Ponchatoula State Bank

Ponchatoula's banking establishments are today located on West Pine Street with Regions, Hancock-Whitney, and First Guaranty banks offering a variety of banking services.

Tangipahoa Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Bright Futures ABA

Bright Futures ABA recently held a ribbon cutting with the Tangipahoa Chamber. Located at 1500 Bauerle Road in Hammond, Bright Futures provides one-to-one ABA therapy for children with autism, focusing on skill development, social and play growth, and adaptive and executive functioning.