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.

Gone Too Soon: the Tragic Tale of Spoiled Food

We’ve all been there. You reach into the fridge for that avocado you swore you’d use “tomorrow,” only to find it’s now a sad, mushy, brown blob. Or maybe it’s that bunch of bananas you bought with the best intentions, now spotted and sulking on the counter like they've given up on life.

Southeastern Wins Graphic Design Awards

The Southeastern Louisiana University Office of Marketing and Communications was recognized for graphic design by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts with two Communicator Awards.

Stuffed!

Overall rating: 4/5 stars – very goodThey say that some things just write themselves. This Unknown Eater seems to think that can be said about a certain eatery that we have visited several times over the past few months in the Hammond area – Stuffed.

Tangi Gumbo

The City of Hammond has announced that W Minnesota Park Rd. will be closed to through traffic for several months as crews rebuild the roadway from S.W. Railroad Ave to S. Magnolia St., with a tentative completion date set for November 13, 2025.

Helping Wildlife Beat the Heat

Summer is my favorite season of the year. Being the outdoorsy type, I can be outside 24/7 if circumstances allow, the hose on constant standby for occasional misting, and the never-ending task of refilling water bowls for my birds.

Kids Need a Little 'Nothing to Do'

At some point during summer break, usually around the third snack of the morning, you’ll hear it: “I’m boooored.” Drawn out for dramatic effect and usually paired with a flop onto the nearest piece of furniture, it’s the universal cry of childhood.