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ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION
Fluker accident, Feb. 3
Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1, Kentwood Fire, Roseland Fire, TPSO, and State Police responded to an accident at the intersection of Highway 51 and Highway 10 in Fluker at approximately 3:00 p....
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Parish Council discusses many topics during meeting
The Tangipahoa Parish Council Members met in regular session Monday, January 23. During their meeting the council discussed several boards, public input and the Parish President's report. ~ Paris...
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Independence Council proposes to freeze water rates
During the Independence Town Council meeting held on Monday, January 23, Mayor Michael Ragusa introduced an ordinance that would freeze water rates for the schools in town. The ordinance was crea...
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Deputy Scott Jarreau, left, with Sheriff Daniel Edwards, right.
TPSO Law Enforcement Officer of the Year named
Deputy Scott Jarreau honored
HAMMOND- Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards announces Deputy Scott Jarreau as Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officer of the year. Deputy Jarreau was honored and given a pl...
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Relay for Life Committee plans Rally in May
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Committee and Members held their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 19 to discuss the progress they have made and future missions they plan to achieve f...
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Teen activities at Amite Branch Library
Activities for teenagers at the Amite Branch Library are as follows: Teen Book Club - Mondays starting at 5:45 p.m. Future reads A Walk to Remember by Nicolas Sparks Copper Sun by Sharon Drape...
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New SLU football coach Ron Roberts speaks to Rotarians
Rotarians welcome Southeastern Louisiana University's new football coach, Ron Roberts, to their weekly luncheon on Tuesday. Roberts stated that he has not yet met his players, and unfortunately, ca...
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TPSB announces student transfer rules
Students who wish to transfer into grades 5 to 9 in the public school system from in-state non-public school or any home school program, or any Louiosiana resident transferring from any out-of-stat...
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TPSO seeks info on cold cases
January 20, 2012 HAMMOND- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigates criminal activity across Tangipahoa Parish.  In almost all instances, the information provided by individual citize...
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Neighbors complain about noise from Independence bar
Independence citizens complained about the noise from a neighborhood bar during the town council meeting Tuesday, January 10. The issue of noise from Angie's Bar on Highway 51 north of town has bee...
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DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. Pictured are 2010 President Clifford Brooke, left; and 2011 President Alissa Cannon, center. Presenting their award is 2012 President Jeremy Adamson, right.
Chamber honors past presidents; Adamson takes reins
Two dedicated chamber members were honored at the Amite Chamber meeting held at Mike's Catfish Inn on Wednesday, January 11. Both former presidents were recognized for their hard work, innovative ...
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Man arrested after making false 911 calls
ARCOLA – Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the arrest of 22 year old Randall J. Holmes of 12258 Steptoe Rd. on January 16, 2011.  HOLMES was arrested and taken into custody for placi...
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NEW STREET SIGNS
Independence installs new street signs
The streets of Independence will be easier find now that the town has purchased 188 signs and 94 new posts. The new signs are made of a material that is reflective. They are also larger than normal...
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Man arrested for threat with gun
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the arrest of 26 year old Christopher Golman of Watson Lane on Sunday, February 5, 2012.  GOLMAN was arrested and taken into custody after showing ...
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Two New Orleans residents arrested in Hammond
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that on Sunday February 5, 2012, at approximately 1:00 AM, two New Orleans residents were arrested after drugs were discovered during a traffic stop...
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North Tangi to host third annual Mardi Gras parade
To roll in Kentwood Feb 11
North Tangi Support Group will host their third annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, February 11. The parade is set to roll at 12 p.m. The parade will feature a new route this year. Parade entries...
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The City of Amite officially welcomes Purse Bag Pattie's to the neighborhood
The City of Amite officially welcomed Purse Bag Pattie's to the neighborhood on February 2 during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Purse Bag Pattie's is located at 125 West Oak Street and the telephone n...
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Amite welcomes new Vet Clinic
AMITE WELCOMES NEW VETERINARY CLINIC-Amite Veterinary Services,LLC holds it's ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday February 1. The business hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. ...
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Free tax help at Amite Senior Citizen Center
Feb 4 & 18, for Low to Moderate Income Citizens
Free tax preparation for all low- to moderate-income working citizens will be offered on Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, February 18 in Amite at the Senior Center at 1134 NE Central Avenue. Door...
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Missing Body of Baton Rouge Man found on Bogue Chitto River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents found the body of a missing man on the Bogue Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish this morning, Jan. 28. Agents reco...
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Amite City Court Docket Wednesday Feb. 1
The following individuals were ticketed and/or arrested by the Amite Police Department and are scheduled to appear in Amite City Court for trial on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Patrici...
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I-12 Fatal Crash takes Life of Ponchatoula Teen
On January 30 shortly after 8:00pm, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 12 approximately one mile east of the St. Tammany/Tan...
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Two Ponchatoula residents arrested for burglary
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that two Ponchatoula residents were arrested on multiple charges including burglary over the weekend.  On January 29, 2012, deputies resounded to ...
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Ponchatoula woman arrested
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the arrest of 43 year old Rhonda Cortez of Fletcher Rd, in Ponchatoula.  On January 28, 2012, deputies responded to a disturbance on Sandhill Cemet...
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