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Couple Arrested in Drug Investigation

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO), in collaboration with the Hammond Police Department, has arrested two convicted felons for running a drug operation out of their Tickfaw home.Sara Hughes, 35, has been booked on one count each of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II...
Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Owner/Broker of RAM Properties, Stacey Levin

Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

In the Beginning…“In the beginning God created…” This week I was reminded about my own beginning in real estate, and what God created through it. Some of you may have heard bits and pieces of my story before, but it’s been a while.

Seat Check Saturday in Hammond

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who drive with children in their vehicles can get their child safety seats checked for proper installation for free this Saturday morning at nine locations across the state, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announced.National Seat Check Saturday is a...
Innovative Support for First Responders

Innovative Support for First Responders

Innovative Support for First Responders

Local couple Bill and Amy Jones combine their knowledge to tackle PTSD, depression, and the stigma that often goes along with mental health challenges among first responders and police officers.Bill retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office after 33 years of service to the community.

Back in my day

Back in my day, fall football wasn’t the polished spectacle you kids know now. No sir, we didn’t have instant replay – we had instant regret. If you missed a play, too bad — you had to ask ol’ Earl in the stands what happened, and Earl was three beers deep and only half paying attention.

Trump and Kennedy are Placing Patients First

In 2019, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping Executive Order, 13877 that placed the needs of patients first. It called for hospitals to provide price transparency for patients.

Teal Season Opens in Louisiana on Sept. 20

The 2025 teal hunting season begins Saturday (Sept. 20) statewide and runs through Sept. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Only teal species (blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal) may be harvested during the early September season.

Southeastern Nursing Program Ranked in National Top Ten

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Nursing Program has been named among the Top 10 Accelerated BSN programs in the country for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org, an organization that provides nursing resources for students and current nurses, including licensure and certification information, job and...