Welcome to Tangipahoa Parish
Our parish has so much to offer for residents, businesses, and guests. One of the fastest growing parishes in the state, Tangipahoa now has over 117,000 residents. We are constantly striving to ensure positive growth and the best environment for our citizens' needs. Our Parish Officials and entire staff are always available to serve you, so please contact us through this website, by phone, or in person and we will assist you any way we can.
Land Use Committee
The Tangipahoa Parish Developmental Land Use Code Committee recently toured the parish from south to north to physically verify that the final proposed map changes are accurate.
...more...North Cooper Road
The bridge replacement on North Cooper Road in the Loranger area is complete. The bridge has been officially opened to traffic. The project cost just over $450,000 and was paid for by the Federal Off Systems Bridge Replacement Program.
...more...Emergency Transportation Vechicle
Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control recently purchased and emergency transportation vechicle for transporting evacuated animals. This vehicle will also be used to house animals at emegency shelters. This vechicle will also be used as a mobile adoption center.
CERT
Dawson Primes, Director, Carol New, Assistant Director, and Vicki Travis, Deputy Director of Operations of the Tangipahoa Parish OHSEP activated the newly trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in a train derailment exercise on November 12, 2009. ...more...
Local News on hammondstar.com
Local residents sing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:39:06 -0600
Gov. Bobby Jindal and his family are not the only ones who sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus on Christmas Day.
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:32:02 -0600
Boats have replaced cars along Watters Road near Lee’s Landing because heavy rains in the past couple of weeks have pushed the Tangipahoa River out of its banks and across the road.
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0600
She’s sleek and beautiful, decked out in her brown, orange and yellow paint, her precedent shattering “streamline” design making her the belle of the rails at the start of her era.
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:54:53 -0600
Seven members of the Louisiana National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan as part of the guard’s 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group.
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:47:22 -0600
A “fiesta” complete with pinatas filled with candy and a mariachi band followed a special Mass in observance of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Joseph Catholic School in Ponchatoula Friday.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:40:10 -0600
Rain has delayed construction of the roundabout at Airport Road and Old Covington Highway, but curious drivers can get an idea of what the future holds by visiting Abita Springs.