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Indy retirement worries continue
INDEPENDENCE -- Two members of the Independence Board of Aldermen are concerned that the town's failure to provide timely employee retirement information to two state retirement systems will result...
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Independence faces increase in fire protection payment
INDEPENDENCE -- The Town of Independence will see a 20 percent increase in its payment to Fire Protection District No. 2 of Tangipahoa Parish next year, according to fire Chief John Politio Jr. The...
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Bon Appétit a success
AMITE - The Amite Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Bon Appétit was held on October 15, and judging by the number of people in attendance it was a success. A total of 28 vendors provided a variety of...
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Hammond Schools threatened on social media
October 27, 2015, Hammond, LA - This morning, HPD received an alert regarding a social media post of an ambiguous threat to school violence in the Hammond area. The Sheriff's Office and HPD are...
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TPSO - Press Conference
October 27, 2015, HAMMOND, LA – Tangipahoa Parish Daniel Edwards announces that at noon today, a joint press conference between the Sheriff’s Office, Hammond Police Department and the Tangipahoa Parish...
View ArticleTime change for Kentwood Halloween events
The town of Kentwood will have Trick or Treat on Friday 10-30-2015 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call city hall at (985)229-3451.Section: NewsLocalTags: Halloween
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Crime Stoppers update
Identify this suspect On October 26, 2015, a nurse at one of a local medical facility left her purse in the employee break room. Someone entered the break room and removed several credit cards from her...
View ArticleRotary Club President Ronnie Sistrunk
Amite Rotary Club President Ronnie Sistruck discusses the "Cruisin’ the Tracks car show" for local charities. Video by Jesse Brooks. Section: NewsLocalOutdoorsLifestyleVideo
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architect selection procedure under scrutiny
AMITE - The architect selection procedure now in use by the Tangipahoa Parish School Board will undergo scrutiny by the board Policy Committee. Board member Therese Domiano wants the policy changed to...
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school testing report presented to school board
AMITE -- Seventy-six percent of Tangipahoa Parish's public school student body graduated from high school in four years, the school board was told during its Nov. 3 meeting. Theresa Hamilton, chief...
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TPSO News Release - Crime Stoppers
Identify the suspect NATALBANY, LA – A robbery occurred at the Newly New Thrift Store located on HWY 51 in Natalbany on November 8. Surveillance images reveal that the suspect vehicle approached the...
View ArticleNunez sign agreement on business programs
Southeastern Louisiana University and Nunez Community College in Chalmette have reached an agreement facilitating the transfer of Nunez business administration students into Southeastern’s business...
View ArticleTPSO News Release - Help Crime Stoppers Identify Suspects
TPSO News Release - Crime Stoppers November 7, 2015 - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for you assistance in identifying two suspects that robbed a man at his residence on Hwy 51 in...
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Tensions high between Independence Aldermen
INDEPENDENCE - Reacting angrily to an allegation of vote buying, Independence Alderman Calvin Batiste promises to seek legal action against local business person Larry Holland. Holland said during the...
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Southeastern Channel named first in the nation
HAMMOND – For the second straight year, the Southeastern Louisiana University television station has been named first in the nation by College Broadcasters, Inc. at the 2015 National Student...
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Independence restores historic district loan program
INDEPENDENCE - The Town of Independence has resurrected its historic district loan program. The program makes small loans at low-interest rates to establish new businesses or expand existing ones....
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Perry promoted to transportation director of Tangi school system
AMITE- Terran Perry has been recommended for the position of transportation director with the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Perry is currently supervisor of curriculum and instruction. Asst. Supt....
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Re-counted votes says Gregory was winner in alderman race
INDEPENDENCE- When Independence Alderman Mike Muscarello went to bed Saturday night, March 5, he did so with the confidence that he had been re-elected to a third term. On Tuesday morning, March 8,...
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Our Lady of Pompeii Church to present “The Last Supper”
Our Lady of Pompeii Church will present a production of Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting “The Last Supper” on Palm Sunday, March 20th at 7 p.m. From left, Terry Vitrano as Nathaniel, Tony Raimondo...
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Will Vance & the Kinfolk prepare Amite Oyster Festival debut
On Friday, March 18, the opening day of the Amite Oyster Festival, local original rock-&-roll band Will Vance & the Kinfolk will take the stage at 5:15 p.m. as the first act to kick off the...
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