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The Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire District #2 Board has elected District 1 Parish Councilman Darrell Sinagra as their Chairman for 2026. Louis 'Nick' Joseph of Council District 3 has been elected to serve as the Vice-Chair for the Fire Board in 2026. The Fire Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at the conclusion of the Tangipahoa Parish Council meeting, which begins at 5:30pm. The public is welcome to attend or watch online via the TPG website.

The Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire District #2 Board has elected District 1 Parish Councilman Darrell Sinagra as their Chairman for 2026. Louis 'Nick' Joseph of Council District 3 has been elected to serve as the Vice-Chair for the Fire Board in 2026. The Fire Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at the conclusion of the Tangipahoa Parish Council meeting, which begins at 5:30pm. The public is welcome to attend or watch online via the TPG website.

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TPFD2 Elects Sínagra and Joseph to Lead Fire Board

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
The Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire District #2 Board has elected District 1 Parish Councilman Darrell Sinagra as their Chairman for 2026. Louis 'Nick' Joseph of Council District 3 has been elected to serve as the Vice-Chair for the Fire Board in 2026.
The Eastern-eyed Click Beetle

The Eastern-eyed Click Beetle

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The Eastern-eyed Click Beetle

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Monday, February 2, 2026
I will never forget the first time I stumbled upon this fascinating beetle on top of my chicken coop last June. I went to reach into the nest box to collect eggs and was met with cartoonish eyes looking up at me.
Weight Issues: Two Sides of the Story

Weight Issues: Two Sides of the Story

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Weight Issues: Two Sides of the Story

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
Now that we're well into the new year, a lot of us are doing our best to stick to our resolutions. A common resolution is losing weight, which is cited as the #1 goal by about 20 to 30 percent of Americans each year, according to surveys by YouGov and Statista.
Microplastics - What Are They?

Microplastics - What Are They?

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Microplastics - What Are They?

Kasia Perkowska • Tangi Times Feature Columnist
Friday, January 30, 2026
We may have heard about microplastics, but few know what they are or how dangerous they can be to the human body. Even those of us who consciously reduce the amount of plastic we use are still exposed to microplastics without even realizing it.
Tangy, Tasty, and Good for the Gut

Tangy, Tasty, and Good for the Gut

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Tangy, Tasty, and Good for the Gut

Stefanie Brooke • Tangi Times Community Journalist
Monday, January 26, 2026
Fermented foods have been quietly doing their good work for centuries, bubbling away in crocks and jars long before anyone was counting probiotics or reading ingredient labels. At their core, fermented foods are foods that have been transformed by beneficial bacteria, yeast, or other microorganisms.
Above: Omega XL Queen Renee Donewar is the proud mother of two daughters, Amber Donewar and Krewe member Nicole Donewar Trentacosta, as well as a son by choice, Will Buras. King Brandon Phares King Brandon Phares is a proud resident of Tangipahoa Parish, who brings a powerful combination of military service, business acumen, and community dedication to the Krewe of Omega throne. He is the son of Bobby and Renee Robbins-Phares of Amite, and the brother of Robin Phares, Blake Alley, and Amber Alley-Costanza.

Above: Omega XL Queen Renee Donewar is the proud mother of two daughters, Amber Donewar and Krewe member Nicole Donewar Trentacosta, as well as a son by choice, Will Buras. King Brandon Phares King Brandon Phares is a proud resident of Tangipahoa Parish, who brings a powerful combination of military service, business acumen, and community dedication to the Krewe of Omega throne. He is the son of Bobby and Renee Robbins-Phares of Amite, and the brother of Robin Phares, Blake Alley, and Amber Alley-Costanza.

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We Had a Bali:

Tangi Times Feature • Photos By Phillip Colwart
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Royal Ball for Omega XL was held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the old Holy Ghost Catholic Church on N. Oak Street in Hammond. The beautiful chapel was built at the turn of the 20th century and dedicated on November 23, 1902.
The Scoop

The Scoop

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The Scoop

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
Three Hammond residents were killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Shortly before 4 a.m.
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