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Livingston schools will see major construction projects over the summer
LIVINGSTON - Three schools in Livingston Parish will see major construction projects started this summer to be finished for the 2025-26 school year. Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools will see a new cafeteria, allowing for greater seating for both schools, and a new classroom wing with four new classrooms.
Two suspects arrested in Loranger puppy theft case
LORANGER, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two women in connection with the theft of three German Shepherd puppies from a home in Loranger. Sarah Folse, 31, and Deanna Witten, 52, of Amite, turned themselves into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Thursday (July...
Authorities searching for boat stolen in Hammond area, sheriff says
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a boat that was stolen near Hammond. Sheriff Gerald Sticker said that The Shearwater Center console boat and trailer were stolen from a business parking lot in the 15000 block on Club Deluxe Road in the early morning hours of June 16.
Accused killer of Covington priest, church worker to appear in court
COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - A hearing is expected for a man accused of murdering a St. Tammany priest and a church worker Tuesday (July 2) morning. Antonio Tyson, 49, faces charges related to the 2022 killing of Father Otis Young and church assistant Ruth Pratts. At the time, Tyson was...
Need your help after boat stolen in Hammond
HAMMOND —- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding what they say is a stolen boat from the Club Deluxe Road area. The Shearwater Center console boat and its trailer were parked in a business parking lot in the 15000 block when it is believed to have been stolen in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
STPSO investigates armed robbery at Covington-area ATM
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating after a man was robbed at gunpoint while using a Covington-area ATM. Shortly before 10 p.m. Friday (June 28) a black male wearing a mask and dark clothing approached a man who was making a deposit at an ATM outside a bank on Highway 21 near Covington. Armed with a pistol, the suspect demanded the money the victim was attempting to deposit and then left the area in a dark colored sedan.
Fremin Named Louisiana Coach of the Year: School-Record Eight Lady Lions Earn All-State Honors
HAMMOND, La. – The Southland Conference Tournament champion Southeastern Louisiana University softball team secured its largest-ever representation on the 2024 All-Louisiana Collegiate Softball Teams, which were released by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Wednesday. After leading a SLU squad that earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and a berth...
Kermit Earl Griffin, Sr.
Kermit Earl Griffin, Sr. passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Wesson, Mississippi, at the age of 74. He was born on Monday, February 6, 1950 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Joyce and Joseph Griffin. He was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. Kermit is survived by his Children,...
Deputies looking for two women caught on camera stealing puppies from Loranger home
LORANGER— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Deputies are searching for two women caught on video stealing three puppies from a home in Loranger Saturday evening. In surveillance video provided by deputies, the women can be seen unleashing and stealing three German Shepard puppies from the backyard. Ashely Rodriguez with the Tangipahoa...
Suspects Stole 3 German Shepherd Pups Near Loranger
UPDATE (July 4, 2024): The two suspects, Sarah Folse (31) and Deanna Witten (52), both of Amite, turned themselves in at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. They were each booked on one count of Felony Theft and Trespassing. The whereabouts of the puppies remain unknown and TPSO detectives still need the public’s assistance locating the dogs.
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