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Do Snakes Make Good Pets?

Do Snakes Make Good Pets?

Do Snakes Make Good Pets?

Absolutely, they do! You may have read one of my previous articles stating that we have over 30 pet snakes and wondered if snakes make good pets. I’m here to tell you that YES, they make fantastic pets.
Bats: Not as Scary as We Think

Bats: Not as Scary as We Think

Bats: Not as Scary as We Think

When thinking of wildlife, bats are rarely the first to come to mind. The mere mention of them will immediately put off most people.When I was little, I loved exploring old, abandoned buildings with my friends, despite all the dangers and reasons our parents told us not to. One such reason was bats.
Are You Hurricane-Ready?

Are You Hurricane-Ready?

Are You Hurricane-Ready?

Nobody in South Louisiana wants to hear the H-word, but now that July is underway, it’s time to enter the better-safe-than-sorry mindset.
Adult Learners Are Making a Comeback

Adult Learners Are Making a Comeback

Adult Learners Are Making a Comeback

If you've ever daydreamed about going back to school while stirring a pot of gumbo or waiting in the car line, you’re not alone, and you're definitely not too late. Whether you're 25 or 65, education isn’t just for fresh-faced teenagers with dorm keys.
Ms. Fultz has served the Village of Tangipahoa with unwavering grace, strength, and dignity, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knows her.

Ms. Fultz has served the Village of Tangipahoa with unwavering grace, strength, and dignity, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knows her.

Village of Tangipahoa Dedicates Plaque in Honor oi Clara Hampton Fultz

The Village of Tangipahoa proudly held the unveiling of Ms. Clara H. Fultz’s plaque in a heartfelt tribute to her legacy. At 99 years young, Ms. Fultz has been a beacon of faith, service, and community leadership.
St. Helena Parish OEP Director Roderick Matthews, right, joins St. Helena Parish Sheriff Clay Chutz, left, at the sheriff’s first prayer breakfast in Greensburg.

St. Helena Parish OEP Director Roderick Matthews, right, joins St. Helena Parish Sheriff Clay Chutz, left, at the sheriff’s first prayer breakfast in Greensburg.

St. Helena Parish Sherfll Holds First Prayer Breakfast

St. Helena Parish Sheriff Clay Chutz held his first prayer breakfast at the St. Helena Missionary Baptist Church in Greensburg on the morning of Wednesday, July 2,2025.
Tangi Gumbo

Tangi Gumbo

Tangi Gumbo

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.