THE SCOOP

City Court Judge C. Britain Sledge, III, has been elected Secretary of the Louisiana City Judges Association.Elected by his peers for a one-year term on the board, Sledge received this prestigious appointment during the Fall Judges Conference. He previously served as Treasurer of the association.

Livingston Parish Library’s Annual Sock Drive

Help the Livingston Parish Library spread kindness and warmth this holiday season, one cozy pair of socks at a time!The Livingston Parish Library is participating in the 21st Annual Sock It To Me! Holiday Sock Drive, organized by Family Resource Group Foundation.

LDWF Agents Cite Three Subjects for WMA Violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged Wildlife Management Area (WMA) violations in Ascension Parish on Oct. 23.

TVFC Members Attend LVFC Mini College in Baton Rouge

On October 28, 2025, twelve members of Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) traveled to Baton Rouge to attend Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community’s (LVFC) annual Mini College. This year, the one-day event was held at the Burden Museum and Gardens.

Kennedy Urges Senate to Block Owl-Killing Rule

Sen. John Kennedy (RLA) called on the Senate to block a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to kill roughly 453,000 North American Barred Owls.Key excerpts of the speech: “I know the bureaucrats at the Department of the Interior. I realize this: They're smarter and more virtuous than you and I are.

Father & Son Arrested in Ponchatoula Narcotics Operation

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a father and son following an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Cozy up with These LPL Book Club Selections

With fall in full swing, it's the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and gather with fellow book lovers at your local library’s book club!Join us this month as we explore these selections that promise to spark engaging discussions and deepen our love for reading.

Pablo’s Prep Pigskin

Week nine of the regular season saw Senior Nights throughout the area, and none was more special than at Independence, when they said goodbye to the Class of 2026 and dedicated the field to a local legend. Before the final home game against St.

Last Chance to Speak Out Against Carbon Capture

The residents of Tangipahoa Parish are opposed to it. The residents of Livingston Parish are opposed to it. The residents of St. Helena Parish are opposed to it. Every single state legislator and parish official in our area is opposed to it.So, why is carbon capture being rammed down our throats?