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One arrested, one wanted in fatal shooting of man in Tangi Village
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WVUE) - A 21-year-old man has been arrested and another suspect is wanted in connection with a homicide at Tangi Village Apartments on Tuesday (April 23), the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Daniel Edwards announced that Tyrell “Rell” Brister, 21, of Hammond, was taken into...
Tickfaw Italian Festival kicks off in Tangipahoa Parish
TICKFAW, La. — Gates opened at 5 p.m. at the Tickfaw Italian Festival in Tickfaw, Louisiana. Organizers said a time will be had over the entire weekend. Festival goers can expect music, fun, rides, arts and crafts, and lots of great Italian dishes. Find out more about the festival...
One killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash Wednesday morning
KENTWOOD - One person died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, according to the Louisiana State Police. According to police, Samuel Raborn, 70, of Kentwood, died after his car traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment on LA Hwy 1057 near Pittman Road in Tangipahoa Parish. Raborn sustained fatal...
Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's office searching for suspect accused in Hammond apartment complex murder
HAMMOND, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder that happened Tuesday morning before just before noon in a Hammond apartment complex. Investigators said they received a call to the Tangi Village apartment complex on the West Side of the University Exit near Hammond and Quick Boulevard.
Hammond wholesale food company to spend $21 million to buy, renovate building
S&W Wholesale Foods, a Hammond-based company, said it will spend $21 million to purchase and renovate an existing Tangipahoa Parish distribution facility. The work is expected to create 60 construction jobs and retain more than 100 existing jobs, Louisiana Economic Development officials said. The work, which will involve replacing a roof and adding office space to the building, should be completed by the end of the year.
Speedonthewater.com Excited To Welcome Back Blind River Bar With Saturday Party During Tickfaw 200 Poker Run
While one member of the Speedonthewater.com team—yours truly—will not be in Louisiana next week to enjoy the two-day Tickfaw 200 Poker Run hosted by Blood River Landing in Springfield, both the founder and chief photographer of this high-performance boating news site, Matt Trulio and Pete Boden, are going to be on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of the Blind River Bar, which is reopening under new ownership just in time for one of the nation’s most popular go-fast boat events.
Deputies search for accused thieves; $4K in merchandise allegedly stolen
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of theft. Deputies said $4,000 worth of merchandise was allegedly taken without payment. Authorities confirmed the two suspects targeted businesses in Livingston Parish. The thefts reportedly happened this...
Ponchatoula High School, Martha Vineyard Elementary School put on lockdown following shooting threat
PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School and Martha Vinyard Elementary School were put on lockdown Tuesday morning after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies were alerted to a potential shooter. Deputies responded to an anonymous tip that claimed someone was on their way to the high school with a gun around 11:30...
Shooting at Tangi Village Apartment leaves one dead, another injured
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - Just before noon, the Tangi Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire at the Tangi Village Apartment Complex on Quick Blvd. on Tuesday (April 23). Officials arrived to find two individuals affected; one was fatally shot and pronounced dead at the scene, while the...
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