North Oaks Welcomes 46 Teens as Junior Volunteers for the Summer

On June 3, North Oaks welcomed 46 teens to orientation for the health system’s Junior Volunteer summer program.This year’s junior volunteers represent 19 Louisiana high schools and five parishes— East Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Tammany parishes.

Campus Corner

On Monday, Lady Lion softball standout Maria Detillier was named the Southland Conference’s Women’s Student Athlete of the Year. The junior infielder helped lead her team to an NCAA Regional for the second straight year.The Gramercy product carried a 4.0 grade point average, while going .

Order Up!

There’s nothing quite like a night out at a restaurant: the clinking of silverware, the promise of dessert you didn’t have to bake, and the joy of having someone else do the dishes.

Legislature Unanimously Approves Edmonston Flood Package

The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously approved final passage of HB 172 and HB 165 by Rep. Kathy Edmonston (LA 88- Gonzales) – bills that will help the ARBC prioritize and focus on urgent flood fighting priorities, including Bayou Manchac improvements.

Curious Powers of the Theory of Mind

Have you ever said something you thought was hilarious, only to be met with blank stares – or worse, the look? Or maybe you’ve been halfway through a story and someone cuts you off with, “Wait, what are you even talking about?

Summer Survival for Hungry Households

STEFANIE BROOKE Tangi Times Community Journalist School’s out, the sun is shining, and your fridge door is opening approximately 947 times a day. Welcome to summer, when time is loose, shoes are optional, and children become roaming snack-seeking missiles from dawn until dusk.

Keeping It Real in REAL ESTATE

Market Update Brought to You by JM AppraisersWe’re not like the rest of the country (and that’s a good thing!). We are looking good!

Celebrating Dad on Father’s Day

Aside from school ending and kids starting their much-deserved break, dads looking forward to Father’s Day is one of the first perks to arrive in summer.

Adventure Club Digs into Nutrition

The Ponchatoula Branch Library turned into a veggie- packed wonderland on Thursday, June 5, as kids gathered for an extra colorful Adventure Club meeting.