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AMITE--Monroe Travis is a veteran of World War II and 20 years in the US Navy. He is sharing some stories of his service on May 13 with Amite Boy Scout Troop 340. Mr. Travis donated an American flag to the troop. Photo by Mark Mathes.
BOY SCOUTS: WW II veteran Monroe Travis and Amite Rotary recognize Troop 340, in its 87th year
Check back for updates AMITE--May 13 was a grand day to talk about service to your nation and service to your community. World War II veteran Monroe Travis shared some stories of his military se...
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AMITE--Amite postal workers Amanda Holdon, Pandora Bollingham, Kendra Tillery and Sedretta Wells pose with Council On Aging home-delivered meals aide Mickey Wilson with the "ton" of non-perishable food items collected during the rain storm Saturday, May 11. Photo provided by Debi Fleming.
Amite postal workers gather tons of food for Tangi Council on Aging
AMITE--Postal workers from the Amite Post Office gathered tons of donated food from residents on May 11. The food is destined for the Tangipahoa Council on Aging. Food will be served weekdays to ho...
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INDEPENDENCE--Southeast Community Health Systems is expanding with a new Independence health clinic to join centers in Kentwood, Greensburg and Zachary. From left: Gail Dunn, Independence Mayor Mike Ragusa, Southeast CEO Selena Senegal and Jennifer St. Romain, who works in the Zachary center. They are gathered May 14 for the announcement. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Update: HEALTH: Large health clinic expands to Independence from locations in Kentwood, Greensburg, Zachary
INDEPENDENCE—Southeast Community Health Systems will build a new health clinic in Independence, expanding from four communities including Kentwood and St. Helena.  Southeast will offer medical,...
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Tangi Council hears Sheriff Edwards ask for 1/2% sales tax to improve jail on Oct. 19 ballot
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- A resolution in support of a one-half percent sales tax to expand and maintain the parish jail was adopted unanimously by the Tangipahoa Parish Council during its regular me...
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INDEPENDENCE--State Rep. Chris Broadwater R-Hammond, speaks at the Independence town council Feb. 20. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Splash Park to be built near new Independence Farmers Market north of train station
INDEPENDENCE—The Splash Pool Park planned near the Independence Branch Library will now be located immediately north of the Police Station/train station in Festival Park. Kids and families should ...
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AMITE--The Independence High School welding team, winner of numerous awards at state and district competition, and its instructor, Thomas Wascom, was recognized by the Tangipahoa Parish School Board during its May 7 meeting. Photo by Don Ellzey.
Independence High welding team gets more honors
AMITE--The Independence High School welding team, winner of numerous awards at state and district competition, and its instructor, Thomas Wascom, was recognized by the Tangipahoa Parish School Boar...
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TANGI SCHOOL BOARD New position advertised for computer tech, child welfare supervisor
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The Tangipahoa Parish School Board Personnel Committee said the system can save some money, or at least break even, by hiring an in-house computer technician to install new ...
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Louisiana launches 'See Something Send Something' phone app tool to share alerts
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana public safety partners announced a new cooperative endeavor May 10 entitled “See Something Send Something” which will connect citizens and their mobile devices to criminal ...
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North Shore Focus brings the story to Baton Rouge May 14
HAMMOND -- North Shore Focus, a regionally-hosted gathering with state legislators, will be held at the Louisiana Capitol Tuesday, May 14, from 9 to 4 p.m. This year's schedule includes informal ...
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SOUTHEASTERN: Senior Salute to 2013 grads May 15 with party, pictures
HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association will sponsor its annual send-off for graduating seniors, Senior Salute, from 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, in the Student Union ...
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SOUTHEASTERN ALUMNI: Tangi Chapter Shrimp Boil May 17 at Alumni Center
HAMMOND – The Tangi Chapter of the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association is inviting alumni and friends to a shrimp boil on May 17. Back by popular demand, it will be held at the Alu...
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Southeastern students can get parking permits online instead of waiting in line
HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University students can now register their vehicle information online rather than having to register in person, in order to purchase parking permits. That's well...
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