The Alligator

How do, my dear swampies! Your old buddy Old Hardhide comes to you a bit tired today. I tell you, there’s so much going on in this fantabulous swamp of ours that I haven’t had a break.

TANGI GUMBO

Hammond Police are searching for 21-year-old Amarion Nelson of Hammond, identified as a person of interest in a deadly shooting that occurred on October 1 near Apple Street and King Ard Street.

Bad Bunny is the NFL’s Latest Insult

The National Football League (NFL) continues to show utter disrespect for the fans who buy tickets at exorbitant prices and watch their games on a variety of platforms. It is the fans who spend their hardearned dollars that allows NFL executives and players to earn outrageous salaries.

Newsweek Names North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital One of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2nd Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, Newsweek has named North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital to its list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers, ranking #9 in Louisiana— the same top 10 position it held last year.Of the more than 1,000 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide, only 320...

Tangi Animal Friends Seeks Teams & Sponsors for 3rd Annual Gumbo Cook Off Fundraiser

Hammond, LA Tangi Animal Friends (TAF) will hold its annual Gumbo Cook-Off Fundraiser on Saturday, November 1 in Downtown Hammond.Last year the event featured 14 cook teams.

The Importance of Effective Communication

I believe a lot of the problems in the world - in families, the workplace, relationships and friendships - would go away if people simply knew how to effectively communicate with each other.

NO UPCODE is Bad Medicine

For more than half a million Louisianans like me, Medicare Advantage is more than just health insurance — it’s a lifeline.