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Wednesday May 16 | The Daily Advertiser

Tangipahoa council tables proposed oil permits

I can't always get to the farmer's market or a locally owned grocery store to do my shopping,... AMITE, La.

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Thu May 10, 2012

The Advocate

Authorities seize two Tangipahoa meth labs

Deputies shut down two methamphetamine operations and arrested five people on related drug counts, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported Thursday.

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Tue May 08, 2012

Zachary Plainsman News

Tangipahoa petro leasing bringing in more dollars as demand grows

The number of oil leases in Tangipahoa Parish during the first four months of 2012 has nearly matched the 564 in the parish for all of 2011, said Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court Julian Dufreche.

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Mon May 07, 2012

WBRZ

Body of Missing Baton Rouge Man Recovered in Lake Maurepas

Search crews found the body of a missing Baton Rouge man on Lake Maurepas shortly after 7:30 this morning.

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Wed May 02, 2012

The Advocate

Board to ask court to OK property taxes for schools

The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will seek court approval to resume collecting two millages supporting Hammond accelerated and alternative school programs.

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Tue May 01, 2012

WWL-TV New Orleans

Amite councilman replaced after long legal battle

Joseph replaces Michael Petitto, who is now suspended from the council without pay after his conviction on two counts of criminal malfeasance in office.

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The Daily Advertiser

Tangipahoa looks for ways to cut school budget

AMITE, La. - Superintendent Mark Kolwe says the Tangipahoa Parish School Board must cut more than $8 million from the 2012-2013 budget, but employee furloughs are off the table.

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Sun Apr 29, 2012

WBRZ