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Drones will soon be circling Ponchatoula neighborhoods

Ponchatoula can soon expect to hear the sounds of drones circling in the sky. Alphabet-owned Wing drone delivery service is partnering with retail giant Walmart to drop off purchases of 2.75 pounds or less to Ponchatoula residents. A representative from Wing during the City Council meeting this past Monday explained...

Ponchatoula, LA · 23h
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Hammond's New Smalls Sliders Cuts the Ribbon, Opens Fifth MOS Eats Location

Smalls Sliders of Hammond celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Tangipahoa Chamber, marking the official debut of the cheeseburger slider chain's newest Louisiana location. The restaurant sits at 1743 SW Railroad Ave., off E. Minnesota Park Road, in a stretch of Hammond that's been watching the building rise since construction got underway.

Hammond, LA · 1d
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State grant would help Amite demolish blighted property

Amite is pursuing a state grant that would help finance the demolition or removal of blighted properties, City Manager Mark Kolwe said during the City Council meeting Nov 3. Kolwe said the city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2027, which could result in funding of $500,000. But he warned council members the city also applied for the grant a year ago and was not successful.

Amite City, LA · 3d
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Bogalusa Rapper FG Famous Arrested Hours After Prison Release

BOGALUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT A Bogalusa rapper known professionally as FG Famous was taken back into custody by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 2, just hours after being released […]

Bogalusa, LA · 1d

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Drone Delivery Lands At A Louisiana Walmart For The First Time

Louisiana now has a Walmart store using a drone to deliver orders to homes and customers.

Ponchatoula, LA · 7h

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SLU falls at Ole Miss, 91-51

OXFORD, Miss. – The Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball team suffered a 91-51 loss against Ole Miss on Tuesday night at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Southeastern (1-2) fell in a 40-point versus Ole Miss (3-0), dropping its second loss in its eight-game road stretch. The Rebels claimed the victory as they claimed 50 points in the paint and 39 points of the green and gold’s turnovers to pull away midway through the first half. Army transfer Jackson Furman ended the contest as the lone Lion in double figures, leading the team with 13 points, four rebounds and two blocks.

Hammond, LA · 2d

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 3d

Louisiana Illuminator

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State judge temporarily blocks prediction markets in Louisiana

A temporary injunction blocks companies such as Kalshi, Polymarket and Robinhood from doing business in the state.

Louisiana · 2h

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Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approves final site plan for 400-person event center

MAUREPAS — The Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final site plan for an event center that will serve as the centerpiece of a mixed-use development along the Diversion Canal in Maurepas. The commission approved the plans for the proposed Destination Diversion Joe Moore Event Center at...

Maurepas, LA · 8h

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Livingston Parish, state officials clean up nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker

WALKER — The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness responded to a nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker. According to officials, the leak was reported Wednesday afternoon. By 7:20 p.m., the issue was resolved. The leak came from a parked tank trailer and caused...

Walker, LA · 1d

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Mandeville student’s parents say AI altered their daughter’s photos into explicit images

The parents of a Mandeville High School student are raising awareness about the growing problem of artificial intelligence. They say their daughter’s photo was allegedly manipulated using AI to create sexually explicit images. The parents asked WDSU to conceal their identities because they fear retaliation, but they said they...

Mandeville, LA · 1d

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Vintage and Boutique Shop Coming to Livingston Parish

Gram's Mercantile will combine a vintage store, boutique shop, and a community hub

Livingston Parish, LA · 10h

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The Dew Drop will honor a friend's legacy of kindness

The Dew Drop Jazz Hall will welcome Grammy-winning trombonist Craig Klein on Nov. 14 in a special night he will share with the memory of young Jonis Warren Jr., a dedicated Dew Drop volunteer who will be honored with a special performance by the Mandeville High School Jazz Band. Only...

Mandeville, LA · 3d

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Burn ban extended in Washington Parish

Washington Parish extended its burn ban by at least 15 days on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Washington Parish, LA · 1d

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Temperatures tumbling into the weekend. Watching a potential Gulf coastal storm by Monday.

Highs will stay in the 60s Friday through Monday, with a stretch of cold nights ahead. Saturday morning is expected to be the coldest. Friday morning lows will fall into the lower 40s. By Saturday morning, temperatures are expected to range from 33 to 39 degrees, with the coolest readings in far northern Tangipahoa and Washington parishes and other rural areas. Lows will reach the upper 30s again Sunday morning.

Louisiana · 19h

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Fire damages Covington home Wednesday afternoon

A fire damaged a Covington home and likely made it temporarily unlivable, a fire official said Wednesday. The fire was reported just before 1 p.m. and was brought under control around 1:57 p.m., according to Jason Bilich, the chief of administration for St. Tammany Fire District #12. No one was...

Covington, LA · 2d

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Owner of Camellia Brand Beans has Covington home with farm animals, casual hosting space

As the fourth-generation owner of Louisiana staple Camellia Brand Beans, Vince Hayward wanted to convince his would-be bride from Pennsylvania to move to Covington, where he owned land. In order to make it worth her while, he needed chickens. “That’s exactly what I told him,” said Carole Fisher, a native...

Covington, LA · 6d

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Ponchatoula is first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart

PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula is the first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart. The drone delivery service has been available since October through a partnership with Walmart and drone logistics company Wing Aviation. According to a presentation made to the Ponchatoula City Council by a Wing spokesperson...

Ponchatoula, LA · 10h

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Roomie’s Merry Market Returns to Southeastern With 80-Plus Vendors for Recovery Program

Shoppers looking for holiday gifts with a cause behind them can head to Southeastern Louisiana University this weekend, where Roomie’s Merry Market returns for two days of vendor booths, Santa photos and live music. The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pennington Center on campus, with proceeds benefiting students in the school’s recovery program.

Hammond, LA · 2d

The Daily News

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Every Vote Counts: One-Vote Margin Highlights Importance of Voting

Voters decide local races, approve ballot measures as Bogalusa Mayoral and City Council runoffs head to Dec. 12 election THE DAILY NEWS If there was ever proof that every vote counts, […]

Bogalusa, LA · 2d