Livingston/Tangipahoa
This week's edition
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries accepting applications for two fall Women’s Fishing 101 workshops
- Community news report
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming to present two Women’s Fishing 101 workshops this fall.
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission allocates waterfowl breeding grounds funding
- Community news report
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted Aug. 1 to allocate Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries dedicated funding for development and preservation of migratory waterfow…
Around Livingston for Aug. 14, 2024
- BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community News Editor
Women's Leadership Conference, expo planned
Tickfaw man convicted in one of 'largest fentanyl seizures in parish history' gets 70 years
- By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
A Livingston Parish man convicted in one of "the largest fentanyl seizures in parish history" has been sentenced to serve 70 years in the Department of Corrections, 21st Judicial District Atto…
- Letter to the editor
- News tips
Man found dead in Livingston Parish pond identified as missing St. Tammany man
- By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
The man found dead in a Livingston Parish pond has been identified as a missing St. Tammany Parish man, Sheriff Jason Ard said Monday.
Someone tore up a just-restored Denham Springs youth soccer field: 'It almost looks malicious'
- BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Denham Springs' soccer field at North Park on Eden Church Road opened for the first time Saturday, just in time for soccer season, after being closed for more than a year while it was restored…
Body found in Livingston Parish pond, sheriff says
- By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
UPDATE:Man found dead in Livingston Parish pond identified as missing St. Tammany man
Albany High football coach has a plan for the coming season.
- BY CHARLES SALZER | Contributing writer
Faced with the reality of replacing his starting quarterback and team leader from last season, Albany coach John Legoria has made some moves that will relieve some of the pressure on his playe…
- Community news report
Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community club president Donna Bouterie and club secretary Gloria Messenger, recently visited St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany to do…
Hammond art show features 103 pieces of art through Aug. 29
- BY VIC COUVILLION | Contributing writer
Art enthusiasts planning to visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center to view the 62nd annual Hammond Art Guild Open Judged Exhibition should plan to spend a considerable amount of time to view a…
Killian alderman arrested, accused of domestic abuse, Livingston Parish sheriff says
- By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
A Killian alderman was arrested, accused of domestic abuse, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said.
Pennington Biomedical encourages sleep priorities for improving health
- Community news report
Small shifts can make a big impact on a person’s long-term health, and that includes getting sleep, according to a news release from Pennington Biomedical Center.
Around Livingston for Aug. 7, 2024
- BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community News Editor
Author to sign her book at Cavalier House Books
Visit St. Francisville announces Live Like a Local campaign
- Community news report
Visit St. Francisville announces the Live Like a Local campaign, from Aug. 24 to Sept. 2. This monthlong initiative invites visitors and locals to immerse themselves in the culture, history an…
2-year-old German Shepherd Jula is newest member of SLU's police department
- Community news report
K-9 Jula, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, is the newest member of the Southeastern Louisiana University’s Police Department.
Air Products donates $100,000 to Livingston Parish Government for emergency communications equipment
- Community news report
The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has received a $100,000 grant to assist the parish with updating equipment for its control center at its emergency …
SLU graduate receives National Science Foundation grant to continue research
- Community news report
A recent Southeastern Louisiana University honors graduate has received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program grant to further his academic career at Pennsylvani…
Tickfaw resident serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan
- Community news report
Seaman Cayden Cyprian, from Tickfaw, is serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan, which recently pulled into Naval Air Station North Island, California.
Baton Rouge mom cited after three children, including two 2-year-olds, left in hot car
- By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
A Baton Rouge woman faces counts of child desertion after her three children were found left inside a hot car, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said Monday.
Yellow Jackets ready to improve on last year's record
- BY CHARLES SALZER | Contributing writer
Denham Springs football had a frustrating season last year, but with fall practice beginning this week and the season only weeks away, hope will be renewed.
Victory belles lead patriotic program honoring veterans at the Hammond library branch
- BY VIC COUVILLION | Contributing writer
During the past few months, large crowds of children have filled the branches of the Tangipahoa Parish Library System for a half-dozen live performances as part of the Summer Reading Program.
SLU opens community music school registration
- Community news report
Registration is underway for the fall session of Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School.
‘Political grandstanding at the expense of this court': Livingston Parish scrutinized by judge
- BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
At a recent conference in federal court, Chief Judge Shelly Dick scrutinized the Livingston parish government and council, saying she had "utter distrust" in them.
Magician brings laughter to Tangipahoa libraries
- BY VIC COUVILLION | Contributing writer
The Tangipahoa Parish Library System’s Summer Reading Program has featured live performances attracting large crowds of children accompanied by their parents and other family members.
Athletes honored as the North Oaks Sports Medicine Student-Athletes of the Year
- Community news report
Based on the number of votes received via an online poll, Emma Day, of Amite, and Levi Carson, of Hammond, have been named North Oaks Sports Medicine’s “Student-Athletes of the Year” out of al…
Around Livingston for July 31, 2024
- BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community News Editor
It's back-to-school time
SLU Community Music School receives sponsorship from First Guaranty Bank
- Community news report
Community Music School at Southeastern is continuing its music lessons thanks to a sponsorship from First Guaranty Bank.
SLU offering master's degree in strategic communication
- Community news report
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies is offering a graduate degree in strategic communication.
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