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Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
Death at a Disco: Murder mystery raises funds for Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa
HAMMOND --- Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is excited to announce its upcoming fundraiser, “Death at a Disco,” a thrilling murder mystery event set to take place on Friday, September 13th at Studio 24 AKA Policemen’s Union Hall, 201 Natchez Street, Hammond. This unique event will transport guests to a late 70’s disco, where they will immerse themselves in an evening of suspense, intrigue, and fun – all while supporting a great cause.
TPSO plans public hearing on millage rates on Monday, Sept. 2
HAMMOND --- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is announcing the scheduling of a public hearing/meeting to discuss one of its existing funding sources. The public hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the TPSO Substation located at 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403, will focus on the consideration of levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
Louisiana man dies in motorcycle crash in Boone County, Ark.
BOONE COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Carencro, Louisiana has died after a crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Burlington, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 27. At 2:15 p.m., 62-year-old Richard Zaunbrecher was driving a 2002 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle north on U.S. Highway 65 in Burlington behind a 2020 Ford F-150 in […]
Tropical wave in Atlantic now main focus for future development during Labor Day week
A tropical wave that is swirling several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic is now the primary focus of the National Hurricane Center for future tropical trouble, though a system drenching the Gulf Coast this weekend still has some eyes on it.
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
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