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Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne was the guest speaker.
Louisiana Leadership Luncheon held at SLU Jan 31
Guest speaker Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne
Amite was represented well at the 2012 Louisiana Leadership Luncheon held at Southeastern Louisiana University on Tuesday, January 31. The topic of the luncheon was "Engaging our Mature Workforce."...
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Amite Welcomes Purse Bag Pattie's
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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Numerous persons honored at Options breakfast
Options held a breakfast to honor businesses and legislators on Thursday, January 26 at North Oaks Health System Diagnostic Center in Hammond. Legislators, men and women with disabilities and over ...
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QUILT WINNER
Burgess wins quilt
Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess was the winner of a quilt that was raffled off at District Attorney Scott Perrilloux's office. The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the America...
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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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Sumner High School student's perform Mock Car Crash
Student's and Project Step at Sumner High School along with sponsor's Kentwood Fire Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office,Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office, Lo...
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Zebulon Wayne BALLARD W/M - DOB: 02/27/1981 5 11", 195 lbs. Brown Hair/Blue Eyes BALLARD is wanted for FTR as a Sex Offender
WANTED
Non-compliant Sex Offenders - Contact Crime Stoppers if you have seen them!
February 8, 2012 Amite, Louisiana - Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa in partnership with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and the United States Marshals Service are seeking information regaurdin...
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Amite Chamber meets Feb 8 at Ardillos
Scott Angelle featured speaker
Scott Angelle with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will be the speaker for the Amite Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday, February 8 at Ardillo’s. He will be providing good informa...
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Child predators arrested after ongoing undercover operations
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office cyber detectives have arrested the following two men as a result of ongoing online undercover operations:   Gregory M. Stelly (55) 262 Boykins Road Sunset, Lou...
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Public's assistance needed in locating two suspects
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for your assistance in locating wanted suspects Ladonna Laborde (40) and Bobbye Tillman (47) of 51547 Hwy 51 in Tickfaw.   Both subjects are want...
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Fluker man arrested after an ongoing investigation
On February 06,2012,  Agents from the Tri Parish Narcotics Task Force and Tangipahoa Parish Office Narcotics Division arrested one Joseph Williams 08/10/1968 of 12545 Joynton Road Fluker, Louisiana...
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New Fitness Studio Open in Amite
All About Aerobics offers fitness training
All About Aerobics Fitness Studio held its open house on Tuesday, January 31. Personal training is now available. The Studio is located at 14159 Hwy 16 east of Amite. For information on the list of...
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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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