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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
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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 troops and other responders. Today the 32-acre former cypress mill is being transformed into a staging area to stockpile and stage everything from food to...
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AMITE--Council member Jonathon Foster at the May 20 Amite city council meeting. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Amite council hires APD officer, security for $1500/year; tables Mayor Bel’s budget with cuts
AMITE—The Amite City Council agreed to hire a uniformed Amite Police officer to screen those who attend council meetings with a metal detector and a “wand” to spot weapons or other objects, at a c...
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INDEPENDENCE--A delegation of solid waste professionals from China visited the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill Monday, May 20, at the invitation of parish President Gordon Burgess and landfill Director Terrance Stewart. Photo by Don Ellzey.
GOVERNMENT: Gordon Burgess, Terrance Stewart host Chinese delegation at Tangi landfill
INDEPENDENCE--A delegation of solid waste professionals from China visited the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill Monday, May 20, at the invitation of parish President Gordon Burgess and landfill Director ...
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AMITE--School board members Gail McDaniel and Al Link exchange small talk prior to the May 15 meeting of the Finance Committee. Photo by Don Ellzey.
TANGI SCHOOL BOARD: Cuts in vacant jobs, transportation and busing; teachers to get raise. Still $1.4 million in red.
By Don Ellzey AMITE -- During a marathon three and one-half hour meeting that included some spittin' and spattin' between north and south Tangipahoa Parish members, the school board whittled a pro...
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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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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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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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New Iberia woman gets 26 months in $12 million IRS scam
LAFAYETTE – A New Iberia woman was sentenced Monday to 26 months in federal prison and for filing false claims of more than $12 million with the IRS and receiving tax refunds she was not owed. She...
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Martin will put $20 million into Chopin plan upgrade, expansion
CHOPIN – Gov. Bobby Jindal and President and Chief Financial Officer Roy O. Martin, III of RoyOMartin-Martco Ltd. Partnership announced Monday that the company will invest $20 million to modernize...
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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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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...
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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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INDEPENDENCE TRAGEDY: Girl, 10, dies when car driven by unlicensed teen crashes. No seat belt. 3 others hurt.
INDEPENDENCE--Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L witnessed firsthand the lifesaving importance of seat belt use during the afternoon investigation of a fatal crash on LA 1054 May 20 appro...
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AMITE--Council member Jonathon Foster at the May 20 Amite city council meeting. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Amite council hires APD officer, security for $1500/year; tables Mayor Bel’s budget with cuts
AMITE—The Amite City Council agreed to hire a uniformed Amite Police officer to screen those who attend council meetings with a metal detector and a “wand” to spot weapons or other objects, at a c...
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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...
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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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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...
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Melius
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...
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Matthews
Deaths Elsewhere
Nursing homes owner ALEXANDRIA – Services for former Louisiana Nursing Home Association president Finley C. Matthews, Jr. are Monday. He died May 15 at age 78. He was owner/operator of Naomi Height...
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Usher
Deaths Elsewhere
Hospital executive LAKE CHARLES – Services were Saturday for hospital executive Dave Usher. He died May 15 at age 62. He was senior vice president of business development at Lake Charles Memorial ...
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