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Smitty’s Supply Incident Update

Smitty’s Supply Incident Update

Smitty’s Supply Incident Update

Tangi Times Report
Monday, October 13, 2025
The Tangi Times spoke with EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason for an update on the response to the August 22nd Smitty’s Supply spill that has impacted our community. Here is the transcript from his summary: I'd like to express my thanks to the Tangipahoa Parish community.
The Story Behaind the Glow

The Story Behaind the Glow

The Story Behaind the Glow

'tby Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community
Monday, October 13, 2025
Every October, front porches glow with the warm faces of pumpkins turned lanterns — some grinning, some grimacing, all unmistakably alive with personality. It’s such a familiar sight that we rarely stop to ask how this odd little art project became one of autumn's most beloved rituals.
Ellen Pusey receives Circle of Roses honor from the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Shown are District VI Director, Vicky Fannaly, Honoree Ellen Pusey, Gardenettes President Susan Pizani, and LGCF Circle of Roses Chairman Kathy Bedenbaugh.

Ellen Pusey receives Circle of Roses honor from the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Shown are District VI Director, Vicky Fannaly, Honoree Ellen Pusey, Gardenettes President Susan Pizani, and LGCF Circle of Roses Chairman Kathy Bedenbaugh.

Circle of Roses

From The Gardenettes
Friday, October 10, 2025
Gardenettes member Ellen Pusey received the prestigious Circle of Roses Award from Kathy Bedenbaugh, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. chairman, Wednesday, October 8, at the club’s monthly meeting.

HPD Arrests Seven in Fatal Shooting Case

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
On October 1, 2025, the Hammond Police Department was notified that a male subject had arrived at North Oaks Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound. Preliminary information indicated that he was shot in the area of Apple Street and King Ard Street.
WVFC: Local Group Donates Gift Bags to Project SAFE

WVFC: Local Group Donates Gift Bags to Project SAFE

WVFC: Local Group Donates Gift Bags to Project SAFE

Jamie Mcdonald
Friday, October 10, 2025
WVFC members met on 10/1 to fill bags of toiletries for Project SAFE.“When you want to get something done, ask the busiest person.” Many think that this statement may have originated from Benjamin Franklin; some even say it came from Lucile Ball.

Rehearsals for Tangipahoa Talented Theatre Begin

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
This will be the movie project’s 27th year, with 80 twenty movies created by the Talented Theatre students at Amite and Sumner high schools.Each April, the students meet in screen treatment sessions to create the ideas and develop the stories, said Talented Theatre teacher Charley Vance.
Winged Gardeners of tke Night

Winged Gardeners of tke Night

Winged Gardeners of tke Night

Stefanie Brooke • Tangi Times Community Journalist
Friday, October 10, 2025
October is the season for ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night — and somewhere among the decorations and spooky stories, bats flap in as Halloween’s unofficial mascot.But while they may star in vampire tales and haunted house décor, real bats are far from sinister.
The Alligator

The Alligator

The Alligator

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
How do, my dear swampies! Your old buddy Old Hardhide comes to you a bit tired today. I tell you, there’s so much going on in this fantabulous swamp of ours that I haven’t had a break. The Hide gets around, you know, and since I walk or swim everywhere I go, constant travel can become a bit tedious.
TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

TANGI GUMBO

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Hammond Police are searching for 21-year-old Amarion Nelson of Hammond, identified as a person of interest in a deadly shooting that occurred on October 1 near Apple Street and King Ard Street.
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