| Charles James Hernandez | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Dr. Louis J. Gallo | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Charles Flynn Aultman | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Glen Charles Ducote | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Huey O. Joiner | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Leo Pat Smith | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Gladys Louise Schech Delarosa | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Harvey Anthony | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 | | Ralph Henry Watson | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 | | Marion Marie Delaneuville Duhe | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 |
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On Friday Director Kathleen Abels and other TARC workers counted pennies, quarters, dollar bills, and checks sent by local school children to bridge budget gaps at the Tangipahoa-based agency. Serving disabled children in a multi-parish area, TARC has operated the annual Penny Power donation drive in local schools for nearly 15 years. Abels said that Friday marked the end of the second week of the three-week Penny Power campaign. Officials said that as of this week, the drive has raised about half of its $60,000 goal. Next week is the final week of the program as Penny Power moves into area high schools, junior highs, and private schools. For more information or to make a donation, call (985) 345-8811.
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| East St. Tammany Chamber hosts 'Meet the Candidates' luncheon Feb. 10 | | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 | | Parish Council considers control of controversial facilities | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Feb. 17 is final day to apply for spring graduation at SLU | | Saturday, January 30, 2010 | | Northshore Families Helping Families offers workshops in Washington Parish Feb. 18 | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | Policeman's Ball set for Feb. 27 in Hammond | | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 | | Covington hosts one of 50 officially sanctioned Oscar Night Parties March 7 to benefit American Red Cross | | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 | | Chef Soiree set for March 21 at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington | | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 | | Jazz on the Bayou returns March 27-28 | | Monday, January 18, 2010 | | Great Louisiana BirdFest set for April 16-18 across Northshore | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 |
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SAINTS FEVER

Who Dat Saints fans! This is a beautiful poster designed by artist Leslie Dudley of Covington. She did an awesome job depicting our Saints making it to the Promise Land. Don's Pharmacy is the exclusive vendor in Hammond! Stop by and pick one up for yourself and one for a fellow Who Dat! The artist, Leslie, is also a SURVIVOR! Profits to go to The American Cancer Society! Call (985) 345-7979 to purchase one today!
ActionNews17.com had the honor and privilege of interviewing Super Beauxl Champion New Orleans' Saints Head Coach Sean Payton at the start of the 2009-2010 season. Check out this new "classic" ActionNews17 exclusive video.

Andrew Benitez, whose father, Bill Benitez is a native of Independence and now practices law in Chicago, enjoys his New Orleans Saints balloon as much as the game. His mother, Olivia Meyer Benitez, said the Saints balloon was hard to find in Chicagoland.
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| State Police arrest Tangipahoa man for indecent behavior and solicitation | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | UPDATE: 40-year-old Independence man involved in DOUBLE fatality wreck | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 | | Ponchatoula candidates line up for open council seats | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 | | Former Mayor; five other council members win seat in Slidell | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | Brown elected Ward 2 JP in St. Helena | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | St. Tammany begins process to acquire SELA | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | Parish Council wants permit system for controversial facilities | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Flood Warning continues for Tangipahoa River | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Attorneys reportedly reach compromise to keep magnet program open one more year | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | ACLU defends Maurepas student removed for wearing Colts jersey to school Friday | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Amite bar operator jailed for attempted murder of parish councilman | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 | | Hearing on shrimp plant gag order set for March 15 | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
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If any one really want to know the facts about manufactured Homes please go to this site on U Tube 08 Feb 2010 04:33 PM Regarding your news story about the magnet program, I understand why the judge allowed the program t 08 Feb 2010 12:33 PM Most elections come down to a choice of two bad candidates from two bad political parties. As I ha 08 Feb 2010 07:06 AM hmmmm said: "The Tea-Party is anti-politician, anti-tax and anti-health care. What are you for? Thi 07 Feb 2010 11:42 PM Why isn't everybody outraged about the illegal Magnet School tax levied for the Hammond schools? Ma 07 Feb 2010 02:55 PM Why aren't everybody outraged about the illegal Magnet School tax levied for the Hammond schools? M 07 Feb 2010 02:51 PM I would like to know why Mike Willias has said nothing about citizens in his district who are being 07 Feb 2010 02:17 PM Herb I certainly was not going to get into any dialogue about african american scores, etc. I am g 07 Feb 2010 12:26 PM Herb, I believe you when you say you didn't post it. I called Pat to tell her about the post, an 07 Feb 2010 09:47 AM This is a foolish argument. No one is defending the terrible Tangipahoa School Board. The fact that 07 Feb 2010 08:53 AM 
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| Northshore Families Helping Families offers workshops for parents of children with disabilities | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | St. Tammany Parish Hospital employee earns national certification | | Monday, January 18, 2010 | | St. Tammany Parish Hospital Offers Caregiver Support Group | | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | | North Oaks Promotes Collura, Hayes, Johnson & Vaccaro | | Tuesday, January 12, 2010 | | STPH's Rousseau earns Diabetes Educator certification | | Monday, January 11, 2010 | | Local cancer care centers partner to offer screenings in St. Tammany, Washington Parishes | | Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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| Tangipahoa Man booked in Internet Sting Operation | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Independence man in fatality wreck Sunday afternoon | | Sunday, February 07, 2010 | | Traffic stop leads to arrest of Independence man on drug charges | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Hammond man arrested on numerous charges | | Friday, February 05, 2010 | | Baton Rouge Police find vehicle believed to have killed Hammond nursing student | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 | | Baton Rouge Police report increase in crime for 2009 | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 | | Another Maurepas man arrested for crystal meth | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 | | Deputies arrest boyfriend of missing Loranger woman | | Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
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No new tax...and the current tax will lapse
The Tangipahoa School Board won't get the 50% hike in the magnet tax they wanted. In fact, the existing tax will expire this year. Read all about it on our Elections Page.

Another new business coming to Amite
On Friday, the old Jr Food Mart on Hwy. 16 was demolished to make way for a new Walgreens Drug Store.
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| | Chutz sentences DWI, drug cases in Livingston | | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
| | Morrison sentences DWI cases in Livingston | | Thursday, January 14, 2010 |
| | Drake sentences DWI, burglary cases in Livingston | | Thursday, January 14, 2010 |
| | Morrison sentences DWI, drug cases in Amite | | Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
| | Morrison sentences DWI, drug cases in Livingston | | Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
| | Drake sentences Ponchatoula man to life in prison for murder | | Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
| | Chutz sentences Amite man on attempted second degree murder | | Monday, January 11, 2010 |
| | Drake sentences DWI cases in Amite | | Monday, January 11, 2010 |
| | Morrison sentences DWI, drug cases in Livingston | | Monday, January 11, 2010 |
| | Wolfe sentences Tangipahoa man to 18 years for rape | | Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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The children in Mrs. Kathy Schilling's class at Amite Elementary School celebrated their 100th day of kindergarten. The children counted to 100 by 1's. 5's , and 10's. They read stories about the 100th day of school and marched 100 steps. They put 100 spots on a dalmatian and counted 100 fingers. They made hats and badges. The highlight of the day was the snack mix of 100 pieces. Pictured are: front table Alonzo Bridges, Moriah Foster, Dylan Vernon, Caitlyn Brown, Tyler Bonnett, LaGerrica Dangerfield; back tables: Emily Back , Davion Edwards, LaZharia Washington, Nathan Hilton, (facing backwards) Jacob Spears and Malik Harris

Here is Mrs. Kay Saragusa and Ms. Amanda Miller's Kindergarten Class at Independence Elementary celebrating Who Dat spirit! The students created Saints helmets to help show their Saints pride.
Bottom row: Kylie Evans, Dalton Pritchard, Harley Beauford, Brittany Jasso, Jayla Floyd, Mya Knox
Top Row: Victor Vitrano, Kelsey Johnson, Tristin Morgan, Zander Neathemer, Jacques Wallace, Milton Nunn, Casey Zanders, Terrione Perry, Sean Sinagra, and Eliska Trobona
Ms. Amanda and Mrs Saragusa

Holy Ghost Catholic School Distinguished Graduate Morgan Sears Daniels is pictured with her husband and parents, Cheryl Sears, and John Sears. Morgan was honored at the annual Catholic Schools’ Week Breakfast.
Morgan is a 1995 graduate of Holy Ghost Catholic School. Morgan was on the Honor Roll for seven years and was a member of the Holy Ghost National Junior Honor Society. She also participated for two years with the Holy Ghost Dance Team. Morgan is also a 1999 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
Morgan is an Associate Attorney in the Gary S. Brown Family and Elder Law Firm. She practices in the areas of family law, estate planning, probate and successions, as well as general civil litigation.
E-mail your school pictures to actionnews@bellsouth.net
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| Vitter congratulates World Champion Saints | | Monday, February 08, 2010 | | Southeastern hosts LIGO exhibit at Sims Memorial Library | | Saturday, February 06, 2010 | | Coin du Lestin canal dispute takes Davis to D.C. Tuesday for arbitration hearing | | Sunday, January 31, 2010 | | Slidell Forms New Motion Picture Advisory Committee | | Sunday, January 31, 2010 | | Vitter to NFL: Drop Who Dat claim or sue me | | Saturday, January 30, 2010 | | Poetry Out Loud competition scheduled Feb. 9 at Mandeville High School | | Saturday, January 30, 2010 | | Southeastern's master calendar available online now | | Saturday, January 30, 2010 | | SOUTHEASTERN CELEBRATES FEBRUARY BLACK HISTORY MONTH | | Friday, January 29, 2010 | | SOUTHEASTERN SBDC, ST. TAMMANY EDF TO HOST IMPORTING, EXPORTING WORKSHOP | | Thursday, January 28, 2010 | | SLU opens Community Counseling Center to the public | | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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