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SLU student art exhibit opens
The Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery's spring Senior Exhibition 2024 is underway. Featuring artworks created by graduating students in the Department of Visual Art + Design, the exhibition began April 25 and will remain on display through May 11. Interim Gallery Director Tabitha Nikolai said the Senior Student Exhibition...
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...
Albany upsets Brusly in regional round
Albany’s power propelled the Lady Hornets to a second-round upset. No. 14 Albany belted four home runs and held off a Brusly comeback to win 7-5 last Tuesday at My-U Field. Jenna Chauvin led Albany with two home runs and three RBIs. Laila Clark had three hits in three at-bats for the Lady Panthers, and Zoe Fabre had two hits. Emma Guarisco was Brusly’s starting pitcher. She went three innings, allowing three runs on four hits with one strikeout. Ryleigh Carline pitched four innings in relief, allowing four runs on four hits with one strikeout.
St. Amant wins semifinal in quest of third straight softball title; Ponchatoula rallies by Live Oak
SULPHUR — As third-seeded St. Amant started to celebrate its 8-3 semifinal win over No. 2 Southside Friday night at the LHSAA state softball tournament, it looked like a District 5-5A rematch was in the making for Division I nonselect. On an adjacent field at North Frasch Park, Live...
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...
Plaquemines Seafood Fest, Tickfaw Italian Festival underway this weekend
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Those who aren't planning on attending Jazz Fest at the Fairgrounds this weekend can enjoy other fun-filled festivals across the area. The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival is returning for its 20th year starting Friday night. The festival will have live music, carnival rides, and seafood.
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