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Kristie Orlando, Tangipahoa Clerk of Court

Kristie Orlando, Tangipahoa Clerk of Court

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Leadership Tangipahoa

Kristie Orlando And Lou Ann Leblanc
Friday, May 16, 2025
We are back at it this month, learning more about Tangipahoa’s economic development and growth, and the many effects it has on the parish. Located at the crossroads of I-55 and I-12, with a rail line and a port, Tangipahoa Parish is unique.
(L – R) Donald Lanier, Michelle Gallo, Tristen Miller (Courtesy Photo)

(L – R) Donald Lanier, Michelle Gallo, Tristen Miller (Courtesy Photo)

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Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa Thanks Strawberry Festival Foundation for Generous Donation

From Crime Stoppers Of Tangipahoa
Friday, May 16, 2025
Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa extends its heartfelt thanks to the Strawberry Festival Foundation for their generous donation, presented during the Strawberry Day in the Park Chicken Cook-Off.We are truly grateful for the continued support and partnership of the Foundation.
From left to right: Megan Edwards (Jaycee), Britany Williard (President of Jaycees), Macie Stafford (Jaycee), Shelley Matherne (Jaycee), Jessica Wilson (Ace of Hearts), Stephen Alexander (Ace of Hearts), Asher “Ace” Bergeron (Ace of Hearts), Trevor Bergeron (Ace of Hearts)* (Courtesy Photo)

From left to right: Megan Edwards (Jaycee), Britany Williard (President of Jaycees), Macie Stafford (Jaycee), Shelley Matherne (Jaycee), Jessica Wilson (Ace of Hearts), Stephen Alexander (Ace of Hearts), Asher “Ace” Bergeron (Ace of Hearts), Trevor Bergeron (Ace of Hearts)* (Courtesy Photo)

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Ponchatoula Inclusive Playground Receives $20,000 Donation from Ace of Hearts Foundation

From The Ponchatoula Jaycees
Friday, May 16, 2025
The Ponchatoula Jaycees are thrilled to announce a generous $20,000 donation from the Ace of Hearts Foundation in support of our All-Inclusive Playground Project at Ponchatoula Area Recreation District (PARD).
TANGI GUMBO

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TANGI GUMBO

News Staff
Friday, May 16, 2025
Southeastern Louisiana University’s economic impact across the region is more than $1 billion annually, according to a study conducted by Lightcast. This company provides colleges and universities with labor market data that helps create better outcomes for students, businesses, and communities.

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The Bard Comes to Hammond

Stefanie Brooke Tangi Times Community Journalist
Friday, May 16, 2025
Get ready, Tangipahoa – things are about to get delightfully dramatic at the Hammond Library! In a most magical turn of events, the Louisiana Shakespeare Company is bringing the Bard to the bookshelves with a live performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Saturday, May 17, at noon.

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Splashes, Smiles, and Safety

News Staff
Friday, May 16, 2025
By STEFANIE BROOKE Tangi Times Community Journalist Summer’s here, and that means popsicles, flip-flops, and the joyful sounds of kids cannonballing into pools.
Fifteen Children Receive Scholarships from the sNoBalls

Fifteen Children Receive Scholarships from the sNoBalls

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Fifteen Children Receive Scholarships from the sNoBalls

From The Snoballs
Friday, May 16, 2025
Fifteen children are warming up their voices, tuning their strings, sliding on their pointe shoes, and sharpening their pencils as they get ready to attend summer arts camps courtesy of the sNoBalls, a Tangipahoa-based parading group dedicated to supporting children in the arts.
At last year’s National Garden Week, the Gardenettes sponsored a free plant, seed, and gardening book giveaway. Shown are garden club members Vicky Fannaly, president Susan Pizani, Margaret Bailey, librarian Kristen Breland, and Gardenette Sunday Hanson. (Courtesy Photo)

At last year’s National Garden Week, the Gardenettes sponsored a free plant, seed, and gardening book giveaway. Shown are garden club members Vicky Fannaly, president Susan Pizani, Margaret Bailey, librarian Kristen Breland, and Gardenette Sunday Hanson. (Courtesy Photo)

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National Garden Week

From The Gardenettes
Friday, May 16, 2025
Gardenettes will celebrate National Garden Week for the third year by giving away free pass-along plants, seeds and gardening books on June 2-7 at the Ponchatoula Branch of the Tangipahoa Library, 380 North Fifth St. The announcement was made by Marilyn Wright, club chairman for the event.
L to R: Freda Akbogast, Rachel Hastings (North Oaks Nursing Secretary), Jean Johnson, Sue Nelson, Anita Murray (Courtesy Photo)

L to R: Freda Akbogast, Rachel Hastings (North Oaks Nursing Secretary), Jean Johnson, Sue Nelson, Anita Murray (Courtesy Photo)

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Raise-A-Reader

Pam Villagran, Tvfc Reporter
Friday, May 16, 2025
On May 6, 2025, four members representing Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) recently delivered 100 Raise-A-Reader packets to North Oaks Hospital. TVFC consists of two clubs: Wednesday Volunteers and Sunshine Ladies.
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