Protests Juxtaposed: Activism vs. Agitation

Protests in Iran have been building for weeks. Initially, the demonstrations were organized by merchants in December in response to a huge fall in the value of the Iranian Rial, their currency.

Nominations for 2026 Most Endangered Places

The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) is now accepting nominations for its annual list of Most Endangered Places & the 2026 Louisiana Preservation Awards.Since 1999, LTHP has recognized & advocated to save threatened historic sites across the state through its catalog of Most...

Tangi Sports Legend Is Called to Heaven

The end of the Holiday Season often carries a touch of sadness, but this year, it was particularly somber in the Hammond area.

The Alligator

Happy 2026 to all my beloved swampies! Can you believe that this is the first time this year that you are being graced with an address from moi – your favorite gator narrator? It is truly hard to believe.

The Scoop

The next phase of the North Hoover Road widening project will begin this Tuesday, January 6.Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said Arbour Construction has been awarded the $1.367 million project which will create a wider two-lane roadway from Thorn Lane to just south of Wild Oak Lane.Funded...

All About the Boot

U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle took the oath of office today at the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana before family, former colleagues, members of the judiciary and a host of well-wishers.