Livingston/Tangipahoa

Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy arrested, accused of striking inmate

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
13 hrs ago

A Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy has been arrested for striking an inmate at the Livingston Parish Detention Center, the Sheriff's Office said Monday.

A Louisiana town is no longer trucking in water. But the long-term problems still aren't clear.

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
17 hrs ago

Water is running in the town of Killian again without the 'water shuttle' that was costing Livingston Parish $30,000 a day, a parish official said.

Walker High School coach arrested and accused of misappropriating school funds, LPSO says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Updated May 2, 2024

The head baseball coach at Walker High School has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars in school funds, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said Thursday.

Denham Springs man arrested in January for sexually abusing animal booked on more counts

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 2, 2024

A Denham Springs man who was arrested in January for sexually abusing an animal has been arrested again on 95 additional counts, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

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Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of phone scammers requesting money

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scammers posing as sheriff's deputies and requesting money.

A Louisiana town is trucking in water while it fixes its well: 'Now it's an emergency'

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

Under bright afternoon skies, a shiny silver tanker truck labeled "potable water" rolled up at the Killian town well Wednesday to begin restoring water pressure lost about an hour and a half earlier.

Denham Springs teen arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile, child porn, LPSO says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

A Denham Springs teen was arrested last week on multiple counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and possession of child pornography, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said in a Faceb…

Tickfaw man convicted in one of 'largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history'

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 30, 2024

A Tickfaw man has been convicted in one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history, the parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Around Livingston for May 1, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community News Editor
Apr 30, 2024

Meet the new Livingston Parish superintendent

SLU student art exhibit opens

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

The Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery's spring Senior Exhibition 2024 is underway.

All about bees — The life of a bee explained during Hammond talk

BY VIC COUVILLION | Contributing writer
Apr 30, 2024

For Richard Mannino, bees are the most important animals on planet Earth.

Nurse practitioner Kaitlyn Methvien joins North Oaks Primary Care in Livingston

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Nurse Practitioner Kaitlyn Methvien has joined the team of providers at North Oaks Primary Care in Livingston.

Spring squirrel season opens May 4

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.

TVFC members attend state convention

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Nine members of Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community attended this year’s annual convention for Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community held April 16.

SLU graduation set for May 11

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Spring commencement ceremonies are scheduled Saturday, May 11, in the University Center.

Spring Fest draws crowds to downtown Denham Springs

Community news report
Apr 29, 2024

Denham Springs celebrated its culture, arts and history Saturday at the Spring Festival in the historic Antique Village of Denham Springs.

Another chance for Live Oak baseball

BY CHARLES SALZER | Contributing writer
Apr 29, 2024

It's rare for a sports team to get a chance at a do-over, but the Live Oak baseball team will get the next best thing this week when it travels to Lake Charles to take on Sam Houston in the qu…

Boil water advisory continues in Killian, source of brown water still unknown, town says

BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

City leaders in Livingston Parish's town of Killian said Wednesday that they still don't know what is causing the discoloration of the town's water supply, which has led to an ongoing emergenc…

Declaration of emergency, boil water advisory announced in Killian, officials say

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

UPDATE: Boil water advisory continues in Killian, source of brown water still unknown, town says

Denham Springs woman linked to ex-deputy's sex crimes case could get a new rape trial

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

Melanie Curtin, the Denham Springs woman who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a rape case connected to former Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy Dennis Perk…

Around Livingston for April 24, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community News Editor
Apr 23, 2024

At the library

Denham Springs ready to host track meet with top athletes

BY CHARLES SALZER | Contributing writer
Apr 23, 2024

There will be a lot to take in this week for Denham Springs High and its track program. Sure, the Yellow Jackets wanted to see a few more top end placings at last week’s District 5-5A meet but…

Hammond area residents can drop off household waste during May 4 event

Community news report
Apr 23, 2024

The annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Collection Day is set for 8 a.m. May 4 at Zemurray Park, 406 S. Oak St., Hammond.

Michele K. Sutton named chair-elect of ACHE

Community news report
Apr 23, 2024

Michele K. Sutton, president and chief executive officer of North Oaks Health System, was elected the 2024–2025 chair-elect of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Local teacher selected to expore ocean aboard Nautilus

Community news report
Apr 23, 2024

Dennis “DJ” Pevey, from Ponchatoula High School, is headed to sail aboard the Ocean Exploration Trust's exploration vessel Nautilus.

Springfield man sentenced to 50 years, physical castration for impregnating juvenile

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 22, 2024

A Livingston Parish man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison and ordered to be physically castrated for raping and impregnating a juvenile, 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux…

Intriguing sculptures on display at Hammond Regional Arts Center

BY VIC COUVILLION | Contributing writer
Apr 18, 2024

Artwork that is almost sure to cause the viewer to pause, stare and ponder is on display at the Hammond Regional Arts Center in the heart of Historic Downtown Hammond.

Former Denham Springs mayor Jimmy Durbin dies: 'He brought us out of the stone ages'

BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Apr 17, 2024

James "Jimmy" Durbin, a former mayor of Denham Springs who served three terms in that role after 13 years on the City Council, died Tuesday morning at the age of 76.

Livingston/Tangipahoa

Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy arrested, accused of striking inmate

A Louisiana town is no longer trucking in water. But the long-term problems still aren't clear.

Walker High School coach arrested and accused of misappropriating school funds, LPSO says

Denham Springs man arrested in January for sexually abusing animal booked on more counts

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Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of phone scammers requesting money

A Louisiana town is trucking in water while it fixes its well: 'Now it's an emergency'

Denham Springs teen arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile, child porn, LPSO says

Tickfaw man convicted in one of 'largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history'

Around Livingston for May 1, 2024

SLU student art exhibit opens

All about bees — The life of a bee explained during Hammond talk

Nurse practitioner Kaitlyn Methvien joins North Oaks Primary Care in Livingston

Spring squirrel season opens May 4

TVFC members attend state convention

SLU graduation set for May 11

Spring Fest draws crowds to downtown Denham Springs

Another chance for Live Oak baseball

Boil water advisory continues in Killian, source of brown water still unknown, town says

Declaration of emergency, boil water advisory announced in Killian, officials say

Denham Springs woman linked to ex-deputy's sex crimes case could get a new rape trial

Around Livingston for April 24, 2024

Denham Springs ready to host track meet with top athletes

Hammond area residents can drop off household waste during May 4 event

Michele K. Sutton named chair-elect of ACHE

Local teacher selected to expore ocean aboard Nautilus

Springfield man sentenced to 50 years, physical castration for impregnating juvenile

Intriguing sculptures on display at Hammond Regional Arts Center

Former Denham Springs mayor Jimmy Durbin dies: 'He brought us out of the stone ages'

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