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AMITE--Veterans and their families salute the presenting of the American flag by the Amite High Marine Corp Jr. ROTC. At left is Mayor Buddy Bel, who helped put veterans host the Agent Orange town hall meeting May 11 at Amite High. He is aUSMC veteran of Vietnam. Photo by Mark Mathes.
AGENT ORANGE: 125 veterans and their families come to Amite town hall for answers to health questions
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Check back for updates AMITE--About 125 US military veterans and their families came from throughout Southeast Louisiana came to the Agent Orange town hall meeting May 11. They came with patches and hats and shirts with their units and branch of service. They came with their stories and questions about what deadly chemicals they encountered m...
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HAMMOND--Independence High principal High Wallace (left) and soon-to- graduating seniors welcome State Rep. John Bel Edwards as commencement speaker May 15 at the University Center. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Independence High grads awarded $876,536 in scholarships, financial aid
By Mark Mathes and Gwen Durham INDEPENDENCE--The Independence High School graduating class was awarded a total of $876,536, after combining all the projected scholarships, awards and TOPS amounts ...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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TANGI COUNCIL BIDS: Arena bids above budget, so new bids will be requested. Council accepts bids on other projects.
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- Start of construction on the events center at the Florida Parishes Arena off US 51 at Amite will be delayed somewhat after bids came in above what the parish has budgeted fo...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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HEALTH: North Oaks Medical Center ER entrance relocates May 20
HAMMOND—Beginning Monday, May 20, at approximately 5 a.m., the Emergency Room (ER) entrance at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond will permanently relocate to the back (west) of North Oaks Medic...
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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 ...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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AMITE--Gerard Wilson on the lot he leases May 8 at the corner of West Magnolia and Second. On this day, three of the seven cars are his own. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Fight over cars between Foster and mechanic Wilson heads to court with mayor, chiefs, attorneys, city staff swept along
Check back for updates on this story AMITE--The fight between veteran Amite city council member Jonathon Foster and mechanic Gerard Wilson, a resident in Amite since Katrina, has left a trail of...
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Outgoing Independence Fire Chief Dennis Crocker and his successor David Maurer congratulate each other at an Independence town hall meeting the night of Nov. 27. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Father, son and Mrs. Janice Holland all help avert tragedy in downtown Independence apartment fire with 3 departments responding
INDEPENDENCE--Quick response by an Independence father and son helped rescue Lisa McDonald, 48, from her second story balcony in downtown Independence May 8. The scene: just north of City Hall and...
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State agents offer $3,000 reward for tips on shooting of rare whooping crane in Red River
LOGGY BAYOU--Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are looking for leads regarding a whooping crane ...
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FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES State recruits new foster families to help adoption
BATON ROUGE - As part of Foster Care Awareness Month in May, the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS) is focusing its efforts on recruiting new foster families. The effort is part of ...
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Edmonson of Louisiana State Police gets Buford Pusser Law Enforcement Award
ADAMSVILLE, TN – State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson traveled May 18  to Tennessee at the invitation of Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork to attend the 25th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festiva...
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SOUTHEASTERN BASEBALL UPDATE: Lions, Sam Houston meet Saturday, Sunday after rain-out
HAMMOND. – Southeastern Louisiana University's Friday baseball game against Sam Houston State has been rained out. Heavy rainstorms in Louisiana forced the rescheduling of the entire Southland Con...
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SOUTHEASTERN BASEBALL: 9th inning rally paces Lion comeback over Central Arkansas
HAMMOND– Trailing by two, the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team pushed across three runs in the ninth inning Friday for a 4-3, comeback win over Central Arkansas in Southland Conferen...
May 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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SOUTHEASTERN BASEBALL: Jordan Hymel named again to Academic All-District team
HAMMOND, La. – For the second-consecutive season, Southeastern Louisiana University senior Jordan Hymel has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Team, the College Sports In...
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Edmonson of Louisiana State Police gets Buford Pusser Law Enforcement Award
ADAMSVILLE, TN – State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson traveled May 18  to Tennessee at the invitation of Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork to attend the 25th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festiva...
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COURTS: Judge Ricks sentences residents of Independence, Greensburg, Baker, Denham Springs
LIVINGSTON--District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on May 9 before Judge Brenda Ricks, and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were found...
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COURTS: Judge Wolfe sentences residents of Holden, Walker, Denham Springs, Baker
LIVINGSTON--District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on May 6 before Judge Elizabeth Wolfe, and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were fou...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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AMITE--Members of the new 2014 Oyster Festival Court introduce themselves to the Amiite City Council April 2. Not in order: King Dick Covington, Pearl Libby Covington, Petite Miss Julia Van Mullem, Little Miss Jocelyn Stewart, Jr. Miss Morgan Goings, Deb Kamryn Murphy, Teen Miss Reagan Riggins, 2014 Miss Oyster Taylor Slocum. Photo by Mark Mathes.
AMITE--Members of the new 2014 Oyster Festival Court introduce themselves to the Amiite City Council April 2. Not in order: King Dick Covington, Pearl Libby Covington, Petite Miss Julia Van Mullem, Little Miss Jocelyn Stewart, Jr. Miss Morgan Goings, Deb Kamryn Murphy, Teen Miss Reagan Riggins, 2014 Miss Oyster Taylor Slocum. Photo by Mark Mathes.
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AMITE--Rodeo runs in these families. The scene is the St. Jude’s Youth Rodeo at the Florida Parishes Arena Saturday, April 13. A copuple of families from Independence and Ponchatoula gather for fun. Front from left: Kayden Wascom of Ponchatoula; Hunter Pingno and brother Jason Pingno. Second row left: Chad Wascom, Keri Kogel, Hunter Pingno and Heidi Pingno, of Independence. See slide show of the event on Tangilena.com and photos in the Tangi Digest April 24. Photo by Mark Mathes.
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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,...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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AMITE--Scott Kinchen mows in preparation for the next round of judging for Amite in the Cleanest City competition. He is mowing along the CN tracks along SE Central Ave. last week.Photo by Mark Mathes.
CLEANEST CITY: Judging Friday in Amite, so mow your grass, pick up trash where you can
AMITE--Judges will be touring Amite Friday, May 10 in the second round of of the Louisiana Cleanest City contest. Homeowners and business operators are urged to take last-minute steps to show th...
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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AMITE--The National Day of Prayer attracted maybe a hundred participants of every age May 2 at Amite City Hall. The annual ceremony included hymns, prayers and remarks by members of the clergy and community leaders. Photo by Mark Mathes.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Spirits are lifted with hymns, prayers and talks by clergy, community leaders
Check back for updates AMITE--The National Day of Prayer attracted maybe a hundred participants of every age May 2 at Amite City Hall. The annual ceremony included hymns, prayers and remarks by ...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jacqueline Populis Albin, Amite resident.
Jacqueline Populis Albin
A resident of Amite, Jacqueline Populis Albin died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born May 24, 1951 in Independence and was 61 years of age. She was a memb...
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Deaths Elsewhere
Pioneer plumber BATON ROUGE – Services for Paul Hlllard, Sr., the first African American to be certified by the City of Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana as a master plumber, will be Saturday....
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Elizabeth "Becky" Creech Seymour
Elizabeth "Becky" Creech Seymour
Elizabeth "Becky" Creech Seymour, age 81, a resident of Wilmington Island, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice Savannah. She...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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