Local news for the crossroads of I-55 and I-12 in southeast Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish
Joined March 2022
Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor weighs the benefits of voting for Amendment #9 on the November ballot. This item deals with the income requirements for freezing assessed property values for seniors.
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Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor weighs the benefits of voting for Amendment #2 on the November ballot. This item deals with the requirements for "rolling up" millage rates.
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Local artist Mandy Mae Poche has the distinction of creating the first -ever commemorative poster for the annual Ponchatoula Celebrates Veterans event, which is happening this Saturday, October 31, in downtown Ponchatoula.
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Hammond attorney Brad Cascio is running for 21st Judicial District Attorney on the November 3 ballot.
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Hammond City Councilwoman Carlee White Gonzales is one of four candidates vying to become the next mayor of Hammond on the November 3 ballot.
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Lacy Landrum is one of four candidates vying to become the next mayor of Hammond on the November 3 ballot.
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Independence Mayor Jim Paine has lots of good news to report as the town prepares for the final weeks of 2026.
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Civic activist and local business owner Wade Piediscalzo is running for Mayor of Tickfaw.
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Nichole Liuzza with Liuzza Family Farm talks about her new fresh produce market "on the porch" between Amite and Independence.
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After being appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Independence Town Council more than a year ago, Gaye Guzzardo is now running to retain the position. That election is on the November 3 ballot.
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While lawmakers are not currently in session, Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr. says he is staying busy, completing projects from 2026 and gearing up a new set of initiatives to take to Baton Rouge in 2027.
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Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron, Jr. and local businessman Jody Picou discuss a program coming up this November to teach children about gun safety.
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Tangipahoa Parish Library Director Barry Bradford describes their annual "Booktober Fest" event as a give-back to the community for their generous support of the library system.
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Celeste France talks about one of our area's newest marching groups, the sNOballs, and talks about their mission to bring arts education to local students.
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7th Ward Marshal Pat Farris talks courtroom security, assisting local schools with random drug/explosive searches, and more.
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It's Homecoming Week on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University, where there's a lot to celebrate, says SLU President Dr. William Wainwright, who discusses their latest record-breaking enrollment numbers and several other positive indices at our "University of the Northshore."
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Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller talks about the big ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled this morning for the long-sought West Mulberry Street Extension in Amite.
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State Representative and talk radio host Michael Echols is running for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
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Leadership Tangipahoa's Class of 2027 is on the move. This week, Becky Ferrara outlines her impressions of Parish Government Day.
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Leadership Tangipahoa's Class of 2027 is on the move. This week, Christie Atkins outlines her impressions of Parish Government Day.
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