LOCAL NEWS

Tangipahoa man arrested through internet sting operation

Louisiana State Police have released that Todd Gohmert, wm, 37, of Tangipahoa has been arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer aided solicitation of a minor.

SPORTS

Lady Wolves back in 1st place

by Deke Bellavia

LORANGER – The Loranger Lady Wolves had a big week on the court - and they also saw Amite drop two games in district play. The Lady Wolves are now back on top of the district 9-3A standings after two big wins last week.
Loranger opened the week with a big 46-41 win over the Albany Lady Hornets and then closed the week with an easy 67-38 win over the Bogalusa Lady Lumberjacks. Loranger enters this week’s play with an 11-11 overall record, but more importantly, 5-1 in district play.

CAMPUS NEWS

Amite High holds Spring Open House

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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THESE ARE SOME ACTIVITIES WE DO IN CLASS. Science and Chemistry teacher Mrs. Nichols shows Josie James some of the new computer activities used in the classroom. James' grandson, Alanza Sibley is a senior and is in Mrs. Nichols' class. Amite High's Spring Open House was held Wednesday, January 27.

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LIFESTYLE

OPTIMISTIC EXPLORERS

by Roger Campbell

     Medical waiting rooms provide interesting encounters.  Hurting and fearful people need encouraging words and are often receptive to invitations to trade their fears for faith.
Occasionally there’s even an interesting article in one of the magazines provided for impatient patients that make the wait worthwhile.

EDITORIAL

UC STIMULUS VERSUS REALITY

by Dan Juneau, President La. Assoc. of Business & Industry (LABI)

During the 2009 legislative session, a battle was fought over what was called “unemployment compensation (UC) stimulus” money. As the 2010 session approaches, the prospect of that same battle looms on the horizon.