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Family drapes 50-foot American flag over Walker home in honor of Fourth of July
WALKER - An American flag is now covering one man's entire home in Walker. It weighs more than 60 pounds and is 50 feet wide. Homeowner John Beard says it is his family's way to show their patriotism. "We figured in honor of the Fourth of July week, we would...
Boil water advisory issued for some Walker residents
WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A boil water advisory is in effect for some people living in Walker. The advisory impacts residents on Cane Market Road from Percy Young Road to Walker Road North and all side streets in between. Customers living on Percy Young Road, Walker Road North, and in the Spring Lake Subdivision.
Around Livingston for July 3, 2024
The Livingston-Tangipahoa Advocate is publishing candidate prepared announcements for the Nov. 5 elections. Announcements must include the candidate's age, political party and education. All announcements must be less than 400 words and received by July 19. A color photo of the candidate also should be sent as a high resolution jpg attachment.
Hammond/Ponchatoula Sunrise Rotary Club sets July 4 flag-raising ceremony
The Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunrise Rotary Club Fourth of July flag-raising will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Hammond Square. The 80-foot flagpole will fly a new American flag is 20 feet by 30 feet. It will replace the flag that has been flying since last July Fourth. The flag is visible...
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