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From left: operations manager Ramon Wheeler, Gina Centineo of Independence, who has been a library assistant for a year and a half, and Kenyotta Zanders, of Amite, who has been a library assistant for seven years. Photo by Mark Mathes.
IN THE TANGI LIBRARY SPOTLIGHT: Ramon Wheeler, IT Manager
AMITE--In the Spotlight with Ramon Wheeler, IT Manager, Tangipahoa Parish Library. What was the last book you read? Windows Server 2008 and Cisco Networking 2010 How long have you worked for th...
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HISTORY: Looking back through Tangilena history in our newspaper pages
AMITE--The following was compiled by the Amite Tangi-Digest and Tangi-Talk, St. Helna Echo and Kentwood News-Ledger. April 20, 2005 - Allison Frohn of Frohn's Florist was inducted into the Amite...
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AMITE—For the past several days, Gathering of Hearts founders Ines Soto and Antoinette Harrell led a group of Boston, Massachusetts seniors and juniors students to the Mississippi Delta to get involved with humanitarian work in the impoverished community of Glendora.
NURTURING OUR ROOTS: How columnist Harrell helps Boston students understand Delta poverty
AMITE—For the past several days, Gathering of Hearts founders Ines Soto and myself led a group of Boston, Massachusetts seniors and juniors students to the Mississippi Delta to get involved with h...
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ROSELAND--Rev. Doctor Willard Vernon was born in Roseland to Rev. James R. Vernon and Pearlie Briggs Vernon on August 5, 1898. Dr. Vernon died on October 5, 1994.
HISTORY PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Willard Vernon of Roseland was minister, veteran, educator in Tangilena
ROSELAND--Rev. Doctor Willard Vernon was born in Roseland to Rev. James R. Vernon and Pearlie Briggs Vernon on August 5, 1898. Dr. Vernon died on October 5, 1994. He attended elementary and hi...
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Tangi Girl Scouts invite girls to sign up at Amite and Hammond Library April 27
Tangi Girl Scouts invite girls to sign up at Amite Library April 27 AMITE— Girl Scouts in Tangipahoa Parish are holding two recruitment events on Saturday, April 27: --at the Amite Branch Librar...
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Members of the Tangipahoa Library Board and staff gather at the Discovery Tree, centerpiece of the new Amite Library. Photo by Mark Mathes.
TANGI COUNCIL: Library tax renewal on Oct. 19 ballot; Amite liquor license; road restrictions; Fluker Farms land sale
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The Tangipahoa Parish Library Board will be able to go to the voters Oct. 19 for renewal of a 2.81 mills property tax for maintenance and operation of parish libraries. The ...
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AMITE--Reginald Cotton Sr.
HISTORY PICTURE OF THE WEEK Reginald Cotton Sr. was a teacher, principal, coach in Kentwood, Amite
AMITE--Reginald Cotton Sr., was born to Joseph and Lillian Cotton in Morgan City, Louisiana. He served as head coach of Kentwood High School from 1949-1954. He coached at Amite High School from 1...
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Southeastern's Sims Library marks Library Week April 14-19
HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University's Sims Memorial Library is inviting the public to special events during this week's celebration of National Library Week. Beginning Sunday, April 14, t...
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HISTORY: Looking back through Tangilena history in our newspaper pages
AMITE-The following community news was compiled from the Tangi Talk and Tangi Digest and also the Kentwood News-Ledger and St. Helena Echo: April 8, 2008 - Loranger High's Wade Miley was named P...
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From left: operations manager Ramon Wheeler, Gina Centineo of Independence, who has been a library assistant for a year and a half, and Kenyotta Zanders, of Amite, who has been a library assistant for seven years. Photo by Mark Mathes.
AMITE LIBRARY: New spring garden on second-floor terrace
AMITE--The new Amite Library is marking spring with the completion of a garden on its second-floor open air terrace. From left: operations manager Ramon Wheeler, Gina Centineo of Independence, who...
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GOLF: Angola Prison Museum to host benefit golf tournament May 3 to preserve history
ANGOLA--The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation, Inc. is hosting the first Annual Golf Tournament at Angola Prison on Friday, May 3. Judge George Hal Ware, Honorary Chair, invites gol...
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HISTORY: Looking back in Tangilena history through our newspaper pages
AMITE-The following community news was compiled from the Tangi Talk and Tangi Digest and also the Kentwood News Ledger and St. Helena Echo. April 4, 2007 - The 2008 Amite Oyster Festival Queen i...
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