Student Arrested for Gun on School Property

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a Ponchatoula teenager for bringing a gun to his school’s campus.Thomas Sharp, 17, is booked on one count of Possession of a Firearm on School Property.

Underage Sales Enforcement Nets Several Citations

Thanks to the support of a Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) grant, more than a dozen business clerks have been cited in recent operations to uncover and address underage tobacco and alcohol sales and use.

Squirrel and Rabbit Hunting Seasons Open Oct. 4

The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday (Oct. 4) in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Squirrel and rabbit hunting are both enjoyable and a good way to introduce youth to hunting.

Where the Critters Come First

If you've ever wondered where the wild things go when they’re not stealing your birdseed or darting across the road at inconvenient moments, the answer might be closer than you think.

TPSO Investigating Fatal Shooting in Hammond Area

On Monday afternoon, September 30, TPSO received a call about shots being fired between two cars in the 13000 block of Miley Niquiporo Road. Shortly after, a call came in about shots being fired at a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 1064 and Rufus Bankston Road.

Child Taken from Stateline Area, Kidnapper Arrested

The Louisiana State Police has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for 2-year-old Christopher Cooper, who was abducted.

History Told, History Made

On Wednesday, I saw several posts about the passing of one of our greatest local historians, Mr. Wayne Norwood.Since then, I came across a copy of this 1972 article saved by my great-grandmother, Lillian, and wanted to share just how much local history is captured in this one photograph.