News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

AMITE—In keeping with the Governor’s recent order, Tangipahoa Parish Government offices will close half-day on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the parish will recognize the holiday this year by closing parish offices at[...]

HAMMOND—Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller has signed an order lowering flags to half-staff at parish buildings in memory of longtime City Court Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway, who died early Thursday morning.

“Judge Gasaway spent the last 25 years dedicating herself to serving the people of the 7th Ward as[...]

Click HERE for the latest update on the tropics.

Changes from the previous update: 

• The chance of development in the western Gulf of Mexico over the next 2 days has increased to 80%

• Confidence continues to increase that very heavy rainfall will occur in southeast[...]

AMITE—As forecasters continue to track the progress of the tropical weather system in the Gulf, Tangipahoa Parish Government will open self-serve sandbag locations at fire stations throughout the parish effective this Thursday, June 17.

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said self-serve sandbag stations will be set up at the main fire station in each of the following communities[...]

Click HERE to see NWS Slide for an update on Tropical Weather briefing today, June 16, 2021, at 2 PM[...]