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Joy That Defies the Darkness

Joy That Defies the Darkness

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Joy That Defies the Darkness

Brett K. Duncan Tangi Times Contributing Columnist
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The third week of Advent turns our attention to joy. It’s a word that sounds simple at first, something we might associate with cheerfulness or seasonal emotions.But real joy is deeper than that. It’s not the same as happiness. Happiness depends on circumstances.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

From Lhsc
Monday, December 15, 2025
The holidays won’t be happy for impaired drivers who get pulled over and arrested during the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs through New Year’s Day.The special enforcement campaign is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety...

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Krewe of Erin Opens Search for 2026 Royalty

From Koe
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Ponchatoula Krewe of Erin is in search of the young lasses and lads who will serve on the 2026 Royal Celtic Court as well as the young lady who will reign as Queen of Erin XLII, a title which is kept for life.

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PPD Arrests Two on Multiple Drug Charges

From Ppd
Friday, December 12, 2025
Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson reports the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug charges.On December 8 at approximately 10:00pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for not having a working license plate light.

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North Oaks Welcomes 72 Medical Career Shadowers

From North Oaks
Friday, December 12, 2025
North Oaks Health System has welcomed 72 students into its 2025–2026 Medical Career Shadowing Program, marking a 26% increase from the previous academic year. Participants hail from 16 high schools, Northshore Technical Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University.

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TPSO Investigating Death in Jail

News Staff
Friday, December 12, 2025
AMITE (December 10, 2025)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the jail this afternoon.Around 3pm, inmate Eugene Hickerson, 55, was discovered unresponsive in his assigned dorm.
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