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SHPSO Deputy Michael Damato shows two of the mobile meth labs found in Pine Grove. Photo by Stephanie Warren
SHPSO Deputy Michael Damato shows two of the mobile meth labs found in Pine Grove. Photo by Stephanie Warren
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St. Helena Parish Sheriff Nat Williams warns public of meth labs on roadways
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Over the past ten days St. Helena Parish Deputies while on patrol have discovered several portable methamphetamine laboratories in and around the Pine Grove area. According to reports it appears someone is throwing the mobile meth labs out of vehicles as they are driving along the roads and highways, most likely to get rid of all evidence and tr...
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TANGI SCHOOL BOARD McDaniel asks for new discussion for paddling in schools
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The Tangipahoa Parish School Board may be asked to take another look at its prohibition against corporal punishment--paddling. Board member Gail McDaniel asked during the Ma...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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TANGI SCHOOL BOARD: James Tymon calls for improvements for Independence Middle Magnet
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- The president of the Independence Middle Magnet School PTA asked the Tangipahoa Parish School Board during its May 22 meeting for assistance in making improvements at the sc...
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HURRICANE PLANNING: How you can save state sales tax on storm-related items May 25-26
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators and other emergency supplies during the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on Saturday, ...
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HAMMOND--Col. Pat Griffin joins first responder Larry Bankston and Tangipahoa Parish council member Louis "Nick" Joseph at a hurricane summit May 21 at Camp Chemekette. Griffin is heading up the transformation of the Roseland disaster response center. Bankston is assistant chief of the Wilmer Fire Department, where he began working at age 18. Joseph has over three decades of military service including Vietnam. Photo by Mark Mathes.
HURRICANES: Roseland disaster staging center one of largest in Louisiana to respond to hurricanes, emergencies
ROSELAND--The new Roseland disaster distribution center will be one of the largest centers in Louisiana packed with massive tons of emergency supplies and hundreds of Louisiana National Guard troo...
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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
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...
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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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St. Martin jury convicts in 1984 rape case
St. Martinville – Relying almost solely on the memories of an ordeal that occurred when the victim was only 10 years old back in 1984, St. Martin Parish Assistant District Attorney Pamela Lemoines ...
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Baton Rouge tax attorney Bryson talks about IRS audit scandal
BATON ROUGE--With the recent IRS scandal at the forefront of most news outlets across the country, Louisiana tax resolution attorney Cary Bryson, co-founder of Bryson Law Firm, L.L.C., is stressin...
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OUTDOORS: Wildlife & Fisheries statue honors many agents who died in line of duty
BATON ROUGE--The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) dedicated a statue May 21, in Baton Rouge to honor those Enforcement Division agents who have died in the line of duty. The s...
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SOUTHEASTERN BASEBALL: Lions Buratt, Hernandez, Slade named to Southland squad
FRISCO, Texas – Three Southeastern Louisiana University baseball players were named to the All-Conference squad, the Southland Conference announced Monday in conjunction with the release of its po...
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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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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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Daniel Bridges, 51, of Tickfaw arrested after fight, resisting deputies
TICKFAW –Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the arrest of Daniel Bridges, 51, of Tickfaw, Friday, May 24. Bridges is behind bars after a disturbance occurred at a LA 442 residence. ...
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Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Tangipahoa Parish jail docket May 16-21
AMITE-The following people were arrested and booked and/or incarcerated and scheduled to be released from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail between May 16 and 21: How the jail census has changed Censu...
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UPDATE: Sheriff asks for more tips in drive-by shooting of James Dillon, 20, of Independence
NATALBANY--Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking the public for more information in the murder investigation involving victim James Dillon, 20, of Independence. Investigators suspect ...
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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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HAMMOND--Amite High seniors pledge to the flag at graduation ceremonies May 20 at the University Center. Members of the Amite High US marine Corps Jr. ROTC present the colors. Photo by Mark Mathes.
GRADUATION: Amite High Class of 2013
Check back for updates HAMMOND--The Amite High Class of 2013 rocked the University Center Monday, May 20 beginning at 7 p.m. By 7:45 p.m., they were on their way out the door and onto a new life...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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Patin
Deaths Elsewhere
Former mayor HENDERSON – Services will be Friday for former mayor Earl “To-Bit” Patin. He died May 21 at age 74. He was mayor from 1996 to 22045 and was a village councilman for eight years prior ...
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Deaths Elsewhere
Mud-logging exec LAFAYETTE – Services for mud-logging company founder William Scott will be Friday. He died May 20 at age 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II’s European theater, recommen...
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Deaths Elsewhere
Long-time vet METAIRIE – Services for long-time vet Dr. Thomas Melius, Jr. will be Thursday. He died May 19 at age 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was former veterinarian for Aud...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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