Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes | News from The (2024)

Denham Springs football had a frustrating season last year, but with fall practice beginning this week and the season only weeks away, hope will be renewed.

During the past few months, large crowds of children have filled the branches of the Tangipahoa Parish Library System for a half-dozen live performances as part of the Summer Reading Program.

At a recent conference in federal court, Chief Judge Shelly Dick scrutinized the Livingston parish government and council, saying she had "utter distrust" in them.

The Tangipahoa Parish Library System’s Summer Reading Program has featured live performances attracting large crowds of children accompanied by their parents and other family members.

Based on the number of votes received via an online poll, Emma Day, of Amite, and Levi Carson, of Hammond, have been named North Oaks Sports Medicine’s “Student-Athletes of the Year” out of al…

It's back-to-school time

Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Get Down & Clean Up program has grown to 127 participating libraries in 41 parishes, and more than 1,000 litter kits have been checked out by library patrons to …

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies is offering a graduate degree in strategic communication.

Community Music School at Southeastern is continuing its music lessons thanks to a sponsorship from First Guaranty Bank.

With students taking their annual academic break, summer is always a slow time for local athletics, but that doesn’t mean the athletes are taking time off.

Plans are underway for the Livingston Parish Library's Book Festival, the parish’s largest celebration of books and literacy,

UPDATE:Woman and man who died in Tickfaw River boat crash identified by state Wildlife and Fisheries

Days before trial, Livingston Parish government has settled a lawsuit over the planned Deer Run subdivision, clearing the way for the development.

Blood donations needed

Christopher Spears, of Kentwood, won the 2024 APA Junior Pool Championship earlier this month in St. Louis.

A juried exhibition of visual arts in various media is on display through the end of July at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish’s Gallery on Hummell Street in Historic Downtown Denham Springs.

Albany High School's culinary students will have a new hydronics garden system, chef coats, knife sets, sous vide cookers, blenders and utensil sets thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Rachael R…

Working with many community businesses and organizations to help promote literacy in Tangipahoa Parish, the Tangipahoa Parish Library was presented a $9,000 donation from the Pray Family Sonic…

A Denham Springs man has been accused of multiple counts of sex offenses against children, including possession of child p*rnography, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said.

A Denham Springs police officer who was struck by a vehicle is expected to make a full recovery, the department said.

An adult and child were injured after a truck crashed into a Livingston Parish convenience store, the Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Livingston Young Professionals to meet

Louisiana’s turkey hunters had the best year from a harvest standpoint in 2024 as they reported taking 3,695 birds during the recently completed season, according to Louisiana Department of Wi…

UPDATE:Adult and child injured after truck crashed into Livingston Parish convenience store

With the fall semester only a few weeks away, it's safe to say the Walker High athletic department has had a productive summer with projects at its football stadium and its primary gymnasium.

Over the past few years, the city of Walker has funded infrastructure projects totaling approximately $19 million thanks to matching and other grants secured through state and federal sources,…

Shirley Avants joined other antique shoppers under the tent June 29 at the Spectacular Vendor Tent Sale at Eagles Nest Antiques in Denham Springs.

After 15 years of successful dinner theater shows, the originators of the Livingston Parish Children's Choir's fundraisers are staging their last show later this month.