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Vehicle Crash in Tickfaw; Man arrested
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TICKFAW - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated a vehicle crash which occurred on September 3, 2010, on the south side of New Genessee Road. Deputy Nathan Manton responded to the New Genessee Road at Chapel Road location in reference to the crash, which involved an injury. U...
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School Board changes in personnel
On Wednesday, September 1, the Personnel Committee met at the School Board Office in Amite to address the recommendation for approval new hires, transfers, leaves, resignations, retirements, and t...
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School Board general fund budget in the red
Chief Financial Officer Bret Schnadelbach brought the general fund budget before the School Board. The budget had been advertised and opened for public opinion before being approved at the August ...
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TPFD #1 RACES THE CLOCK TO EXTRACT AN INJURED MAN. On Wednesday, August 25, Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1 emergency personnel worked hard and fast using hydraulic equipment to safely remove an asphalt truck driver from the cab of his truck after it was struck by a southbound freight train at the Diamond B Construction crossing. Shown in front are Captain Nate Alkazin, Firefighter Gary Boudreaux, Firefighter Josh Mitchell, and Captain C. J. Pardue. Shown inside the cab from left are Chief Bruce Cutrer, District Chief J. D. Stevens, and Firefighter Patrick Dees. Truck vs. Train: the rest of the story
On Wednesday, August 25 at approximately 12:50 p.m., Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1 and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to an accident involving an asphalt truck an...
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SHERIFF DANIEL EDWARDS SPEAKS TO KIWANIANS. The crowd at Mike s Catfish Inn for the Thursday, August 26 Amite Kiwanis meeting welcomed Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards as their speaker. Despite bringing information about an executed search warrant that morning, Edwards focused mostly on informing the audience about the upcoming tax renewal. Shown from left are Amite Police Chief Jerry Trabona, Sheriff Daniel Edwards and Kiwanis President Brad Stevens. Sheriff Edwards: "Nothing new about renewal"
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards spoke at the August 26 Amite Kiwanis Club Meeting and to the August 31 Rotary group of Amite, but in both instances, his message was the same: “there...
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Recent Road work, Tangipahoa Parish
AMITE–The Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge Department has recently completed the following work on the north end: • The parish’s grass cutting crews worked in the Loranger, Kentwood, and Am...
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Another oil rig explodes in Gulf
Louisiana’s Vermillion Bay witnessed an oil rig explosion at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 2. The rig, owned by Mariner Energy out of Houston, is in 2,500 feet deep waters about 90 miles ...
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Gentlemen, and ladies, dip your paddles
LSN ST. MARTINVILLE – Entries are starting to come in for the inaugural running of the Tour du Teche, including the second-place winner of last month’s 340-mile race across the state of Missou...
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Ville Platte team ready for run in All American Futurity
Two Evangeline Parish residents, the father/son team of John L. Soileau and Darrel Soileau, will soon enter a new chapter in their quarter horse racing careers by competing in the All American Fut...
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Carol Cruise, left, accompanied by her spotter Wendi Miller and three-legged companion "Walker T", passed through West Eunice Monday morning on her nine-year, 10,000 mile journey to encourage prayer for the nation and to raise awareness of the capabilities of the disabled. Cruise s right leg was amputated in 1992. One-legged woman on nine-year walk of faith with three-legged companion
By J. Anfenson-Comeau LSN EUNICE — Carol Cruise is on a mission, to spread a message of faith, love and unity, by walking around the perimeter of the continental United States; what make...
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SPORTS
Sportswriter Deke Bellavia College football kicks off with big weekend
The best season of them all is under way. Yes, college football is back and there are some very good match-ups in the first week of the season, not only across the country, but in the state of Lou...
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WARRIORS AND COWBOYS AT JUNIOR HIGH JAMBOREE. West Side Middle School s Warriors took on the Sumner Middle Cowboys for the second game of the Junior High Jamboree at Loranger s field on Thursday, August 26. Sumner s boys in red and blue pushed forward to gain yards, but Amite s defensive line made scoring difficult for the Cowboys. Loranger, Sumner and Amite West Side compete in Jamboree
The Junior High football teams of Loranger Middle, Sumner Middle and West Side Middle met at the Loranger stadium on Thursday, August 26 for some hot Jamboree action. First up, the Loranger Middle...
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St. Helena Central High Hawk #1 Robert Trout, Jr. gains some yardage for his team during the last play of the night at the Jamboree held at Strawberry Stadium on Friday, August 27 while Amite Warriors #38, Shaquille Addison and #97, Djuan Lee attempt to make a tackle. Warriors walked away with a 28 - 0 win over the Hawks. Tangilena Jamboree
Amite and Sumner win big, Kentwood and Independence tie
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Tangipahoa Parish Jail bookings, August 11 - August 17, 2010
The following individuals were arrested and booked and/or incarcerated into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail between August 11 and 17: Joseph Adams, wm, 25, probation and parole hold violation Tracy And...
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Tangipahoa Parish Jail arrests and bookings August 3 - August 10, 2010
The following individuals were arrested and booked and/or incarcerated into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail between August 3 and August 10: Jamar Addison, bm, 18, driving while intoxicated-first offens...
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Amite City Court Docket, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
The following individuals were ticketed and/or arrested by the Amite Police Department and are scheduled to appear in Amite City Court on Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m.: Douglas Allen, failur...
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THAT BALL IS GONE. John Dyer has his determined face on preparing to drive the ball a long way during the Amite Rotary and Kiwanis combined golf tournament held at Springview Golf Course on Friday, May 21st.
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LIFESTYLE
NEW JERUSALEM U.P.C. HOSTS SHERIFF EDWARDS. From left are Pastor Booty, Rev. Houston, and Sheriff Edwards. TPSO August Prayer Breakfast held at New Jerusalem
Pastor Matthew Booty and the congregation of New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church welcomed Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards for the monthly prayer breakfast hosted by the Sheriff on Wed...
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BEST OF SMILEY, the first book of Smiley Anders was written in conjunction with his wife Katherine and is composed of "appetizers" or small items out of his 1979-1990 columns. Smiley Anders is a columnist for The Advocate out of Baton Rouge, and Anders appeared, by request, to speak to the Amite Kiwanis Club on Thursday, August 19 to promote his book and talk about his column. After his talk, several Kiwanis members and guests purchased the publication on the spot. Smiley Anders is guest speaker at Amite Kiwanis, August 19, 2010
“Encourage people to commit senseless acts of kindness and random acts of charity.” This is the slogan that Smiley Anders felt fit the purpose of his column in Baton Rouge’s pape...
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Conceptual design of Library by Holley & Smith A new library is coming to Amite
Over 60 years back, Amite received its first demonstration library along with Hammond, Independence, Kentwood and Ponchatoula. As parish seat, Amite was chosen to hold the parish’s Library H...
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OBITUARIES
Jonathan Ray Chapman (August 9, 1984 - September 2, 2010)
Jonathan Ray Chapman was born August 9, 1984 and passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at University Hospital, New Orleans. He was 26, a native of Independence and a resident of Loranger. Jon...
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Mrs. Johnnie M. McDaniel Walker (March 26, 1924 - August 31, 2010)
Mrs. Johnnie M. McDaniel Walker, 86, a native of Stoney Point and a lifelong resident of Wilmer passed away at 7:55 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Franklinton. ...
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Cleo Jackson Travis (February 17, 1916 - September 1, 2010)
Mrs. Cleo Jackson Travis was born February 17, 1916 and passed away at 4:05 a.m., September 1, 2010 at the St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 94, a native of Midland, TX and a residen...
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