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Above, TPSO CID Detective Mike Johnson, center, poses with the members of local southern rock band Northbound 55, who performed free of charge at his fundraiser on Saturday. At the end of their set, the band donated their tips to Mike and presented him with a complimentary T-shirt displaying the band’s logo.

Above, TPSO CID Detective Mike Johnson, center, poses with the members of local southern rock band Northbound 55, who performed free of charge at his fundraiser on Saturday. At the end of their set, the band donated their tips to Mike and presented him with a complimentary T-shirt displaying the band’s logo.

Community Rallies to Support TPSO Detective

Tangi Times Report
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Bright Sun and temperatures in the mid-90s couldn’t melt the spirit of humanity as hundreds of people turned out for a fundraiser to support Mike Johnson, a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office CID detective who needs a double lung transplant next month.

Three Arrested in Dual-Agency Drug Investigation

From Tpso
Monday, June 23, 2025
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO), in collaboration with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), has arrested a convenience store owner and his employees after a routine inspection uncovered dozens of illegal products on the shelves along with a larger-scale narcotics...

Campus Corner

Pablo Crewes Tangi Times Sportswriter
Monday, June 23, 2025
This week’s Campus Corner sees the Southeastern Lady Lion softball team continue to retool for a run at a third straight NCAA regional appearance by adding three new players, including a pair with postseason experience.
The Bamboo Restaurant Reemerges

The Bamboo Restaurant Reemerges

The Bamboo Restaurant Reemerges

Nikki Taylor • Tangi Times Contributor
Monday, June 23, 2025
For years, locals have swapped stories about the glory days of Kentwood’s dining scene - when Friday and Saturday nights meant packed parking lots, long lines, and the kind of meals that brought families and friends together around a table.
Knowledge Is Power

Knowledge Is Power

Knowledge Is Power

Stefanie Brooke
Monday, June 23, 2025
Most people who train for self-defense focus on the moment of crisis - when you or a loved one is in danger, and you're forced to act.But what happens after that moment? That’s the focus of an upcoming free workshop in Ponchatoula that could make all the difference in your future.

Tips to Prevent Heat-related Illnesses

News Staff
Friday, June 20, 2025
From the Louisiana Department of HealthLouisiana heat can be dangerous. When it is hot outside, the body eliminates excess heat through sweating and increases blood flow to the skin. Humidity makes it more difficult for the body to cool itself.
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