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THE EAT BEAT: Covington Food Bank gets 1,500 pounds of pork, lamb from businesses who support 4-H, FFA
COVINGTON--The Covington Food Bank is the recipient of approximately 1,500 pounds of pork and lamb (eight pigs and two lambs) courtesy of several Louisiana business owners who support 4-H and Futur...
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Louisiana farmers can apply for specialty crop program until May 6. Fruits, vegetables, nuts.
BATON ROUGE--The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is accepting applications for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announc...
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EAT BEAT: 6 dairy farmers featured in newest Milk Mustache ad campaign
WASHINGTON -- Winners of the dairy industry's prestigious Sustainability Awards join the ranks of celebrities, athletes and influencers – from country music singer Miranda Lambert to movie star Sal...
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EAT BEAT: Smoothie King'‘s $40,000 giveaway celebrating 40 inspirational guests over 40
NEW ORLEANS -- Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. will continue its celebration of serving as the premier global smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center for the past 40 years with the launch of its ...
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INDEPENDENCE--Council member and mayor pro tem Larry Cardaronella and member Angelo Mannino listen to debate March 25 about an investigation into theft of fuel by one or more town employees. Photo by Mark Mathes.
INDEPENDENCE COUNCIL: Fantasy Bar/Grill gets permit, Pizza Hut welcomed, Blackcat Grocery closes. Splash Park aims for June.
Check back for updates INDEPENDENCE—The Independence town council approved the building permit of the proposed Fantasy Bar and Grill, the occupational license of the now-open Pizza Hut and noted...
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AMITE REC DISTRICT: Tangi Council names 5 to recreation board
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The groundwork for the resurrection of the Amite Area Recreation District was laid April 22 when the Tangipahoa Parish Council appointed five new board members. The Amite Ci...
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TANGI COUNCIL: Liquor permit, Fluker land sale, no trucks on Blackcat Road
By Don Ellzey AMITE--The Tangipahoa Parish Council voted on April 22 to: --Approve a liquor permit for Truckstops of Louisiana, Inc. South Airport Road, Hammond. --Agreed to sell a parcel of prope...
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Independence Mayor Mike Ragusa asked town departments to cut $30,000 to $40,000 from the current budget Aug. 13. Photo by Mark Mathes.
INDEPENDENCE HOUSING: Audit finds finances OK, questions how Mayor Ragusa appoints, terminates board members
INDEPENDENCE--The Housing Authority of Independence seems to have some weaknesses in how the five board members have been terminated and replaced by Independence Mayor Mike Ragusa. The audit for t...
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AMITE--From left: Amite Rotary member Gradon Clemons welcomes jeweler Aaron Capdeboscq of Mandeville and Rotary president Mark Valentine. They are at Mike's Catfish Inn April 223. Photo by Mark Mathes.
How Aaron Capdeboscq went from a Tangi dairy farm to the glittery world of international diamonds
Check back for updates on this story AMITE--Aaron Capdeboscq describes how he shifted from life on a Tangipahoa dairy farm to the glittery glamor of international jewelry and gems that draws him...
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JOBS: Methanex job fair April 25 in Gonzales for 135 production jobs
GONZALES – A job fair will be held for Methanex Corp., which is looking to hire workers for a new methanol production facility in Geismar that will open by the end of 2014. The job fair will be he...
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AMITE--Entergy Customer Service Manager Eunice Harris (right) presents Shiloh Homemakers treasurer Pat Shontell with a $500 check for “Fourth Graders Meet the American Flag.”
Entergy donates $500 to help Shiloh Homemakers educate Tangi 4th graders about US flag
AMITE--Entergy Customer Service Manager Eunice Harris presented Shiloh Homemakers treasurer Pat Shontell with a $500 check for its project entitled “Fourth Graders Meet the American Flag.” This ...
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Nicky Muscarello Sr. Nov. 26, 2012. Photo by Mark Mathes.
TANGI COUNCIL: Muscarello leads challenge to North Oaks Hospital Board appointment
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The appointment of an ex officio member to the North Oaks Hospital Board of Directors by members of the board may have been a violation of state law and the Tangipahoa Paris...
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