Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Show of support
Photo by reporter Alissa Vilardo

Show of support

This group photo of parish employees, amidst two authentic Humvee (HMMWV) vehicles, was taken at Camp Chemekette in Robert today, as a show of support for our troops.
Visitors to Amite
Click the pic for the video

Visitors to Amite

A delegation from China toured the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill on Hano Road Monday because the facility is considered the best in the state.
Nothing left
Click the pic for the story

Nothing left

Termites made a meal out of the restroom building at Slidell's largest park.
Air check

Air check

Hammond High Magnet School students Brett Sylve, left, and Brant Balado evaluate the indoor air quality in their classroom The EPA-funded program is in Tangipahoa schools.
Be on the lookout

Be on the lookout

Hammond Police are looking for this individual. If you can help identify the person shown here, please contact Det. Edwin Bergeron at 985-277-5741.
Local art
Click the pic for the story

Local art

The Hammond Art Guildis holding its 51st Annual Open Show through June 8 featuring the paintings, sculpture and photography of both its members and other local artists.
Great news!
Click the pic for the story by Joan Davis

Great news!

Mayor Mayson Foster announced Friday afternoon that the City of Hammond has been named the Cleanest City in Louisiana, population 10,000-25,000, for the seventh consecutive year!
Master Plan
Click the pic for the video

Master Plan

The Livingston parish Council got a detailed look at the proposed Comprehensive Master Plan for the parish.
Indy project
Click the pic for the story

Indy project

The school board has authorized improvements to the cafeteria at Independence High School.
Ponchatoula proud
Click on the pic for the video

Ponchatoula proud

Ponchatoula Mayor Bob Zabbia at Chamber After Hours at the Country Market said the new Walmart is on scheduled to open in February of next year

Education

SELU confers 1,200 degrees on Saturday

SELU confers 1,200 degrees on Saturday

Roseland Montessori Teacher Appreciation

Roseland Montessori Teacher Appreciation

Holy Ghost students taught kindness with giant chain project

Holy Ghost students taught kindness with giant chain project

Tammany Trace getting music video by students

Tammany Trace getting music video by students

Tangipahoa schools in EPA study of indoor air quality

Tangipahoa schools in EPA study of indoor air quality

Features

Hammond Art Guild displaying works of local artists

Hammond Art Guild displaying works of local artists

Tammany Trace getting music video by students

Tammany Trace getting music video by students

Mayor Bel to Amite Arts Council:

Mayor Bel to Amite Arts Council: "This ain't Reggie"

Five beauties compete for Louisiana Strawberry Festival Queen

Five beauties compete for Louisiana Strawberry Festival Queen

Local hunters produce national outdoors television show

Local hunters produce national outdoors television show

Opinion

Treasurer John Kennedy says budget deal hurts TOPS

Treasurer John Kennedy says budget deal hurts TOPS

Sherman: All universities cannot survive Jindal

Sherman: All universities cannot survive Jindal

Salt Intake and the Food Police, from Dr. Randolph Howes

Salt Intake and the Food Police, from Dr. Randolph Howes

Videos

Click on the images below to watch the videos

PARISH COUNCILMAN GREG VARNADO SAYS THE VOTERS WILL DECIDE JAIL TAX

PARISH COUNCILMAN GREG VARNADO SAYS THE VOTERS WILL DECIDE JAIL TAX

CHINESE DELEGATION VISITS HANO ROAD LANDFILL

CHINESE DELEGATION VISITS HANO ROAD LANDFILL

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU TELLS LIVINGSTON CHAMBER THAT LONG-SOUGHT DEBRIS MONEY MAY BE ON THE WAY SOON

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU TELLS LIVINGSTON CHAMBER THAT LONG-SOUGHT DEBRIS MONEY MAY BE ON THE WAY SOON

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE NEW HAMMOND POLICE HEADQUARTERS

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE NEW HAMMOND POLICE HEADQUARTERS

MAYOR JIMMY DURBIN SAYS MUCH MORE RETAIL COMING TO DENHAM SPRINGS

MAYOR JIMMY DURBIN SAYS MUCH MORE RETAIL COMING TO DENHAM SPRINGS

HAMMOND MAGNET PROGRAMS MAINTAINED AFTER WEDNESDAY MEETING

HAMMOND MAGNET PROGRAMS MAINTAINED AFTER WEDNESDAY MEETING

LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCILMAN CHANCE PARENT EXPLAINS ZONING PLAN

LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCILMAN CHANCE PARENT EXPLAINS ZONING PLAN

MAYOR SAYS PONCHATOULA WALMART SET TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2014

MAYOR SAYS PONCHATOULA WALMART SET TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2014

ERIN MARCH PROVIDES FUN INFORMATION ABOUT THE KREWE OF ERIN IN PONCHATOULA

ERIN MARCH PROVIDES FUN INFORMATION ABOUT THE KREWE OF ERIN IN PONCHATOULA

JUDGE JIMMY KUHN RAISES MONEY FOR THE AVENUE OF FLAGS AT PONCHATOULA CEMETARY

JUDGE JIMMY KUHN RAISES MONEY FOR THE AVENUE OF FLAGS AT PONCHATOULA CEMETARY

Crime

Off-duty Slidell policeman stops getaway; Drug suspects nabbed

Off-duty Slidell policeman stops getaway; Drug suspects nabbed

DA's Report: Pleas and convictions in Tangipahoa Parish

DA's Report: Pleas and convictions in Tangipahoa Parish

DA's Report: Pleas and convictions in Livingston Parish

DA's Report: Pleas and convictions in Livingston Parish

Slidell retirement home employee arrested for stealing from elderly

Slidell retirement home employee arrested for stealing from elderly

Slidell man pleads guilty to sexual assault on child

Slidell man pleads guilty to sexual assault on child

Dead, abused dog found by Ascension police: Suspect wanted

Dead, abused dog found by Ascension police: Suspect wanted

Done Deal: Amite City Council gets police security, metal detector

Done Deal: Amite City Council gets police security, metal detector

Livingston deputy attacked, shoots suspect

Livingston deputy attacked, shoots suspect

Health

North Oaks Sports Medicine examines Livingston student athletes

North Oaks Sports Medicine examines Livingston student athletes

North Oaks opens new ER entrance on Hammond campus

North Oaks opens new ER entrance on Hammond campus

Mobile Site | Tablet Site| Full Site

Local News Headlines

Off-duty Slidell policeman stops getaway; Drug suspects nabbed

Off-duty Slidell policeman stops getaway; Drug suspects nabbed

Hurricane prep state sales tax holiday set for this weekend

Hurricane prep state sales tax holiday set for this weekend

Tangipahoa schools in EPA study of indoor air quality

Tangipahoa schools in EPA study of indoor air quality

Termites make a meal out of restroom building at Slidell park

Termites make a meal out of restroom building at Slidell park

Mayor Bel to Amite Arts Council:

Mayor Bel to Amite Arts Council: "This ain't Reggie"

Slidell man pleads guilty to sexual assault on child

Slidell man pleads guilty to sexual assault on child

Done Deal: Amite City Council gets police security, metal detector

Done Deal: Amite City Council gets police security, metal detector

Hammond wins historic victory; Amite places 3rd in Cleanest City ...

Hammond wins historic victory; Amite places 3rd in Cleanest City ...

10-year-old girl dies in wreck on LA 1054 Monday after school

10-year-old girl dies in wreck on LA 1054 Monday after school

Hammond firefighters stop electrical fire on Muscarello Road

Hammond firefighters stop electrical fire on Muscarello Road

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last

Business

4th Annual Ponchatoula City-wide Yard Sale, June 1

4th Annual Ponchatoula City-wide Yard Sale, June 1

O'Reilly's adds to building boom in Tangipahoa

O'Reilly's adds to building boom in Tangipahoa

US Senator Mary Landrieu addressed Livingston Chamber

US Senator Mary Landrieu addressed Livingston Chamber

New Dillard's store coming to Slidell

New Dillard's store coming to Slidell

Obituaries

Willie L. Gray Jr.

Willie L. Gray Jr.

N.A. James Funeral Home

Anna Elnora Breckwoldt Bahm

Anna Elnora Breckwoldt Bahm

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Marvin P. Berteau

Marvin P. Berteau

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Della Jerline Walley Turner

Della Jerline Walley Turner

Seale Funeral Home

Jared Peter Brunet

Jared Peter Brunet

Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home

Eardell Hutchinson

Eardell Hutchinson

N.A. James Funeral Home

Diane Marie Rusich Guidry

Diane Marie Rusich Guidry

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Nancy Greco Contilli

Nancy Greco Contilli

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last