Walker Man Sentenced to Life for 2023 Murder

A 71-year-old Walker man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of a 2023 murder.On Monday, August 4, Judge Brenda Bedsole Ricks sentenced Edward Paul Louque, 71, of Walker to life in prison for the 2023 murder of Barry Roussel of Ponchatoula.

The Alligator

Two bits, four bits, six bits, a peso… All for Old Hardhide, stand up and say so!Oh, my dear swampies, you all knew for some time that your favorite gator narrator is bilingual, right?

Tangi Gumbo

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged a 10-year-old Loranger Middle School student and their parent after the child was seen waving a gun from a car window in the school’s morning drop-off line on the first day of classes.

Pleas in 21st Judicial District Court

21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux reports that the following defendants appeared in criminal court in Amite on the dates listed below and were sentenced as follows: Sentencing before Judge Erika Sledge (July 28, 2025):• Timosray Vernon, 42, of Amite, pleaded no contest to forgery and...

Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District Confirms First Human Case of WNV

The Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District is confirming the first West Nile Virus human case of the 2025 season. The case was reported in the western part of Hammond. In response, TMAD has performed additional treatments in the Hammond area.

Ponchatoula Pharmacy Technician Tapped for LPA Board

Julie Küpper, CPhT, of Northshore Technical Community College, in Ponchatoula, LA was installed as the Pharmacy Technician Representative on the Board of Directors.

Student and Parent Charged for BB Gun on School Property

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has charged a Loranger Middle School student, and their parent, for having a gun on school property this morning.

Education Moment, Inspired by Last Week’s Events

Some weeks in real estate are full of joy, sunshine, and happy closings. This was not one of those weeks.This week started off with an offer that… well, let’s just say it deserves a gold medal in the Lowball Olympics.