Tangipahoa, LA

Louisiana State

Hammond, LA

Antoinette Pecoraro Dorsa, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born June 1938, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Vincent J. Pecoraro and Frances Reina Pecoraro. Antoinette worked as an executive secretary for over 25 years at Southeastern Louisiana University until she retired. She was a member of Holy Ghost Parish for the last 60 years and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul for over 10 years.

Antoinette Pecoraro Dorsa

Amite City, LA

Roseland, LA

Eric D. Lampton was born on October 24, 1971, to the late William Lampton Sr. and Alice Anderson Lampton. He departed this earthly life on May 25, 2023, at his home. Eric graduated from Jewel M. Sumner High School. He was a very hard worker. For 30 years he was a dependable, hardworking employee for Amite Tire Inc. He was a member.

Eric Dewayne Lampton

Franklinton, LA

Mrs. Margaret Ann Cooper Fowler, age 73, of Franklinton, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4:27 am. After working many years as a loan officer, she retired from The Bank of Winnfield in Winnfield, Louisiana. She spent her life doing the work of the Lord, not only as a minister's wife, but also as a gifted speaker herself. Her messages were always of love and faithfulness to Christ. She was a loving mother to three children, who she raised with a firm, yet nurturing hand. She was a loving and supportive wife. She was also a loving sister to four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She always enjoyed getting together with her family.

Margaret Ann Cooper Fowler

Delaware State

Mandeville, LA

While some high school students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, Jake Tirado, a student at Mandeville High School in Mandeville, LA, will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Delaware State University, achieving his FAA Private Pilot’s license upon completion of the training. The program takes place from June 12 – August 3.

Mandeville High student selected for elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy

Covington, LA

Curtis Reed Jr. passed away on the morning of June 1, 2023 at St Tammany Parish Hospital, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Covington, Louisiana. Curtis Reed Jr. was born to Curtis and Yvonne Reed on December 9, 1944, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received his Bachelors, Masters, +30 and Specialist degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Curtis Reed Jr.

Hattiesburg, MS

Angie, LA

Jennifer Lynn Fornea, age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest early Sunday morning on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Jennifer was a former longtime resident of Angie, LA where she was a member of Angie Baptist Church. She also resided in and practiced nursing in Hattiesburg, MS for many years.

Jennifer Lynn Fornea

Ponchatoula, LA

Dorothy Ann (Busby) Williams, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away at Ponchatoula Community Care Nursing Home June 6, 2023. She was born December 21, 1939. She is survived by sons Ricky Williams and Jeffrey Williams and daughter Carla Williams. 11 grandchildren, Krissy, Kasey, Cole and Kayla Williams, Ashley Simmerman,...

Dorothy Ann Busby Williams

Seattle, WA

Elizabeth born in Seattle, Washington and resident of Hammond, LA died June 5, 2023, at the age of 71. One of her favorite pastimes was to be outdoors in nature watching the birds. To Elizabeth her greatest accomplishment was raising her 3 girls and the love of her family. One of her fondest memories together with her family was shopping in the flea market in the French Quarter. Elizabeth was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who is already greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Elizabeth Ann Jung

Robbie, age 36, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. A cremation was held and a memorial service will be held by the family in his hometown in TX. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert "Robbie" Ward...

Robert "Robbie" Ward

The Mandeville Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the 800 block of Jackson Avenue in the early morning hours of Friday, June 9, 2023. This crash claimed the life of the driver of the vehicle. A second occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital. This crash is still under investigation, however, after preliminary findings, speed is a suspected factor. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. More information will be released at a later time following further investigation.

MPD investigates single-car fatal crash

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Stilley on literacy

Superintendent Melissa Stilley told the Tangipahoa Chamber about the school system's...

Stilley on literacy

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