TANGI GUMBO

Matthew Mire, the man behind a deadly 2021 crime spree across three Louisiana parishes, has been sentenced to two life terms plus 348 years and is headed to Angola prison. Sentencing was finalized in Livingston Parish on July 21, where 152 years of his sentence stem from crimes committed there.

Underage Sales Enforcement Nets Arrest, Citations

AMITE (July 23, 2025) Thanks to the support of a Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) grant, 14 business clerks were cited, and one was arrested during a series of operations to uncover and address underage tobacco and alcohol sales and use.

Nurse Practitioner Jenna Anzalone Morgan Joins North Oaks

Nurse Practitioner Jenna Anzalone Morgan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, has joined the team of providers at North Oaks Primary Care in Hammond, a clinic of North Oaks Health System. She is now accepting new patients, ages 12 and up. To schedule an appointment, call (985) 230-APPT [2778].

Southeastern Names G. Eric Skipper VP and Provost

Southeastern Louisiana University’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is G. Eric Skipper, the university recently announced. His appointment follows a nationwide search and has been approved by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.

Campus Corner

With the start of the football season just over a month away, the Southeastern Lions were picked third in the Southland Conference preseason poll that was released on SLC Media Day on Monday.

Discover Louisiana Irises at the Ponchatoula Library

If your yard could use a splash of color — or if you’re curious about the secret life of our native wetlands — mark your calendar for Louisiana Irises, an upcoming talk hosted by the Ponchatoula Library Garden Club on August 1 at 4pm at the Ponchatoula Library.

Summer’s Rudest Guest - The Common Cold

Nothing says “summer fun” quite like sunburned shoulders, melted popsicles... and an untimely case of the sniffles. If you’ve ever found yourself curled up on the couch in July with a box of tissues, a scratchy throat, and a deep sense of betrayal — you're not alone.

Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

When the House and Owners Are HidingLet’s be honest, some of the best real estate deals never make it to the MLS (Multi Listing Service – the database of available properties used by Realtors).