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One Killed Two Injured in Ponchatoula Shooting

One Killed Two Injured in Ponchatoula Shooting

One Killed Two Injured in Ponchatoula Shooting

On July 20, 2025, the Ponchatoula Police Department was contacted in reference to a shooting incident at Lakeside Circle in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were struck by gunfire.
Two Emerge Early in 2026 Mayoral Race

Two Emerge Early in 2026 Mayoral Race

Two Emerge Early in 2026 Mayoral Race

Although the Hammond mayoral race to replace three-term Mayor Pete Panepinto is more than 15 months away, Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales and former city administrator Lacy Landrum have announced their candidacies.
Back in my day

Back in my day

Back in my day

Back in my day, we didn’t settle neighborly disputes with polite phone calls or lawyers — we settled ‘em with tomatoes.
Why Am I So Scared of Snakes?

Why Am I So Scared of Snakes?

Why Am I So Scared of Snakes?

We fear what we don’t understand. You may or may not have heard that phrase before, but the truth rings loudly, especially with snakes.Starting with an early verse in the Bible, snakes have been unfairly villainized.
Tangi Gumbo

Tangi Gumbo

Tangi Gumbo

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts/Southeastern Louisiana University continues their annual back to school tradition with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on the big screen.
The Amazing Opossum

The Amazing Opossum

The Amazing Opossum

We may already be familiar with the only marsupial in North America, the opossum. People either love them or think of them as “vermin” and want to harm them. Opossums are often misunderstood; however, these little critters are quite fascinating!