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Ponchatoula Rec Park has released additional details for its July 4th Celebration, including a helpful event map that marks key locations such as restrooms, food and refreshment areas, activities, and fire marshal-designated restricted zones for safety.

Why Community Spaces and Third Places Matter

On Monday, July 14 at 6pm, I’ll be back in my hometown of Ponchatoula, speaking at the Ponchatoula Branch Library about something that’s close to my heart: Developing Community Spaces.This talk isn’t just about gardens or public buildings – it’s about something deeper.

July 4 Campaign Means Freedom from Impaired Drivers

Louisiana law enforcement officers are looking for and arresting impaired drivers so this Independence Day holiday can include freedom from being hit by a drunk driver during the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

HAPPY INBEKNBENCE DAY!

Get ready for sparklers, hot dogs, and a whole lot of patriotic pizzazz - the Fourth of July is here, and it’s bringing its usual flair for the dramatic.

Hammond Airshow Returns in October

Honoring decades of Louisiana aviation excellence, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns October 11– 12, 2025, with the theme “Bayou Skies: Honoring Louisiana’s Aviation Legacy.

American Legion Post 47 News

To All Concerned, Our regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 3, will be held AT THE POST HALL at 1800 hrs. (6:00pm).

First United Methodist Church Welcomes You

Life in America today looks very different from 1985, when Ronald Reagan was president, “Back to the Future” lit up theaters, and most phones were still attached to walls. We’ve gone from mixtapes to streaming, from handwritten notes to instant messages, and from Cold War fears to digital dilemmas.