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The Alligator

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Happy days to all my favorite swampies! You know, I’ve said this before, but I sure do miss all my loyal fans when I’m not writing to you about my illustrious life. I wish you could all be near me every day to witness how glamorous and impressive I am, and I know you wish the same.

Tangi Gumbo

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Secretary of State Nancy Landry warns Louisiana business owners about fraudulent letters that were mailed to businesses concerning their annual reports.

When A Pet Goes Missing: The Dos and Don’ts

Kasia Perkowska Tangi Times Feature Columnist

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

It happened to me. Just writing about it makes me emotional, especially since I've always considered myself a responsible pet owner.

District 10 Tangipahoa Parish Councilwoman Strader Cieutat, left, poses with the grand marshal of the upcoming Ponchatoula Celebrates Veterans parade, WWII veteran George Van Zandt, right.

Ponchatoula to Host Veterans Celebration

Tangi Times Report

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

On August 7, 2020, Ponchatoula, the second-largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, was designated Louisiana's first Purple Heart City.

School Meet & Greet Survival Basics

Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Back-to-school time is nearly here again, and with it comes that slightly awkward but totally crucial ritual: the school Meet and Greet.

Back in my day

News Staff

Monday, July 28, 2025

Back in my day, we didn’t have these fancy-schmancy mega-marts with entire aisles dedicated to glittery folders and color-coded planners.

Helping Kids Show Up Ready

Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist

Monday, July 28, 2025

It’s that time again — fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and kids buzzing with equal parts excitement and nerves. Back to school season can be thrilling, but for plenty of families, it’s also a big source of stress.

Snakes in a Boat

News Staff

Monday, July 28, 2025

Imagine you’re in your boat checking your catfish lines hanging from a tree, or maybe you’re trying to free your lure from a branch, and all of sudden your boat occupancy goes up by 1 slithery snake. This scenario does happen, but the identity of the snakes may surprise you.

Tangi Gumbo

News Staff

Monday, July 28, 2025

Downtown Hammond’s beloved end-of-summer celebration, the Hot August Stroll, is set to return Saturday, August 23, bringing an evening of art, music, wine, and community spirit to the heart of the city.

Degas Pastel Society Members Exhibition

Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist

Monday, July 28, 2025

If you think pastel art is all soft edges and pretty colors, think again — the Hammond Regional Arts Center is about to show just how bold and breathtaking this medium can be.

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