The Case for Taking a Hard Look at Steve Scalise For nearly two decades, Steve Scalise has represented Louisiana 1st. District in Congress. He has risen from a relatively unknown state legislator to one of the most powerful Republicans in Washington, serving today as House Majority Leader. That political longevity is precisely why his record…
Tangipahoa Parish Voters Face Important 2026 Election Decisions Louisiana voters will have an important Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with both a statewide U.S. Senate General Election and elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. For voters in Tangipahoa Parish, the congressional race is particularly important because the parish is represented by Louisiana's…
The famous Gold Brick Eggs, this pecan melt-away eggs that has filled Easter baskets for generations More Than Candy: How Elmer's Chocolates Became a Louisiana Tradition Long before national candy brands filled store shelves, families across Louisiana were celebrating holidays with sweets made close to home. For many Gulf Coast families, Easter simply wouldn't be…
A Tradition That Brings a Community Together Every fall, thousands of residents and visitors gather in Amite City for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the Tangipahoa Parish Fair. More than just a fair, it is a celebration of the people, traditions, agriculture, and community spirit that have shaped Tangipahoa Parish for generations.…
Tangipahoa Council on Aging – Sept 12, 2018 – You see the Ponchatoula City Bus on our streets but have you ever wondered how it got there and where it goes? As with so many other successful projects, it began as – and still is – a joint effort. Early one morning on her way to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. & ATLANTA (February 13, 2018) – World-leading analytics and advice firm Gallup, and Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, today announced the 2017 annual state rankings from the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, which measures well-being across the five elements that comprise it: purpose, financial, physical, social and community.…
Homestead Exemption Presently, the Louisiana Constitution Allows for a homestead exemption of $75,000. The homestead exemption negates the parish property taxes due on the first 75,000 of market value or 7,500 of assessed value. This exemption does not apply to taxes levied by any of the eight cities, towns, villages located in Tangipahoa Parish. To…