Man Arrested in Hammond for Human Trafficking

In June, the Hammond Fire Prevention Bureau opened an investigation into Steven Bates, 58 years old, of Farmersville, California, after learning that Bates had applied for occupational licenses for multiple locations in Hammond.During the course of the investigation, inspections were conducted at...

The Birds Who Come for Christmas

Every December, while most of us are worrying about gumbo seasoning and whether the lights on the front porch will survive one more year, the sky above South Louisiana is busy hosting one of the greatest natural parades of the season.

A Message from Robby Miller

Hello, December, and get ready because the countdown is on to what many people consider the “most wonderful time of the year” here in Tangipahoa Parish.

Five Arrested in Hammond Narcotics Operation

HAMMOND (December 3, 2025) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested five people in a multi-agency drug operation.Marcellus Washington, 31, was booked on five counts of Illegal Use/ Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the Presence of Minors, two counts of Possession...

A Pinch of Love, a Dash of Memory

In Louisiana, food isn't just something we eat — it’s something we tell stories through.

TVFC and WVFC Donation

On November 25, 2025, Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community’s (TVFC) president, Gloria Messenger, and Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community’s (WVFC) president, Donna Bouterie met with Deputy Susie Cambre from Tangipahoa’s Sheriff’s Office to present her with donation checks from...

A Light in the Waiting

As Thanksgiving fades and winter settles in, our family turns again toward a tradition that’s shaped us for generations.