Stories Older Than The Oaks

November is a month of reflection. The leaves turn loose, the air grows still, and the year begins its slow exhale.

Are Forever Chemicals Necessary?

In June 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had to determine better standards for monitoring forever chemicals in our water systems and environment following much coercion from a group called The Environmental Working Group.

The Alligator

Hoo-ah! Hoo-ah!Swampies, I bet many of you think that I’m just quoting an old Al Pacino Movie, Scent of a Woman. Or maybe you think I’m channeling Elaine Benes from the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld. That line got her kicked out of the soup kitchen, you know.

The Scoop

Formerly Tangi Gumbo *The Scoop is an aggregation of news summae from primary and secondary sources, including Northshore Media Group’s Morning Rush ------------------ On Thursday November 6, at 6:00, historian Jim Perrin will host a power point presentation on the history of the Ponchatoula,...

All About the Boot

Attorney General Liz Murrill is announcing that on September 9, 2025, she obtained a permanent injunction against Florida-based company, Joiner’s Tree Service, L.L.C., and its owner, Jeffery Darren Joiner. The permanent injunction issued by Honorable John A.

Good Bless America, & God Bless Our Veterans!

At left, Navy vet Bill Watson and Army vet Bob Perez are joined on the Tangi Times float by two other veterans, one Navy and one Army. At right, Mary Beth Crovetto (red) and Carla Tate (blue) announce the floats and riders. Bob and Carla share a laugh over subtle ambiguities in the parade roster.

Hooah! Oorah! Hooah!

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Tangipahoa Parish hosted its inaugural “Ponchatoula Celebrates Veterans” parade to pay tribute to our local veterans.