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Ponchatoula, Louisiana is located in Tangipahoa Parish. Zip codes in Ponchatoula, LA include 70454. The median home price in Ponchatoula is $165,400. More Ponchatoula information.

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Friday | KLFY-TV Lafayette

Man convicted in Ponchatoula stabbing death

A Tangipahoa Parish jury has convicted a 33-year-old Springfield man of second-degree murder and aggravated burglary in the stabbing death of 65-year-old Rube Rogers, of Ponchatoula.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Advocate

Mobile farmers market serving - food deserts' in EBR

With a jazz trio playing in the background, a small cluster of white tents on blacktop formed an oasis Wednesday at North Foster Drive and Greenwell Springs Road.

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Tue May 14, 2013

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Jury selection underway for suspect in former broadcaster's death

The jury selection began Tuesday in the trial for the man suspected of killing a former broadcaster and police juror.

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NOLA.com

New non-surgical dog neutering procedure to be presented Sunday

It is referred to as "Zeutering," a new FDA-approved zinc injection that proponents say can revolutionize the way male dogs are sterilized and become a powerful weapon in the effort to reduce animal overpopulation.

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Freshnews

NTS Reports 1Q 2013 EBITDAS Increase of 24% to $3.4 Million

NTS, Inc. announces results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Revenues from the Company's Fiber-To-The-Premises business grew 31% to $5.3 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, as compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2012.

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Wed May 08, 2013

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Men arrested for restaurant burglary

Two men have been arrested after they were caught on a surveillance camera breaking into a restaurant.

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Tue May 07, 2013

The Advocate

Tangipahoa School Board regroups after loss at polls

The Tangipahoa Parish School Board called a special meeting of its finance committee for May 15 to discuss how the district will regroup after voters narrowly defeated a property tax to support Hammond-area magnet programs.

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Mon May 06, 2013

The Advocate

Arrest made in Hammond shooting that left one dead

Police responded to a call of shots fired at 1387 U.S. 190, apartment 15, and found the apartment's two residents lying outside on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds, Hammond Police Lt.

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Fri May 03, 2013

WWL-TV New Orleans

Tangipahoa River concerns raised, analyzed

A fear is echoing throughout Tangipahoa Parish tonight: is the river that runs through it flooding more often, higher and longer? And if so, why? People who live along the Tangipahoa River said, without a doubt, yes.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Advocate

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About 400 union members, school teachers, doctors, clergy and others rallied Tuesday on the State Capitol steps to protest Gov.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

WWL-TV New Orleans

Bond denied for Tangipahoa teen murder suspect

An 18-year-old man accused of gunning down a 39-year-old Ponchatoula woman following a series of run-ins with her family appeared before a judge and had his bond denied.

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Fri Apr 26, 2013

WBRZ

Ryan Pourciau's mug shot; guards keeping close eye on him

Guards are keeping a close eye on a teenager from Ponchatoula, accused of killing his classmate's mom earlier this week.

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Wed Apr 24, 2013

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Teen accused of killing Ponchatoula woman was hiding in her house

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the 18-year-old accused of gunning down a Ponchatoula woman following a series of run-ins with her family is in custody.

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NOLA.com

Murder warrant issued in Ponchatoula area shooting death

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office obtained a first-degree-murder warrant overnight for a Ponchatoula High School student in the shooting death of a 39-year-old woman.

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NOLA.com

Covington businessman admits he sent fake paperwork to bank to get $3.45 million loan

Covington businessman Raymond H. Grow III pleaded guilty in federal court on April 24, 2013, to making a false statement to a bank.

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Tue Apr 23, 2013

Thenew995fm.com

Person Of Interest Sought In Fatal Shooting Near Ponchatoula

Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old identified as a person of interest following a fatal shooting at a home near Ponchatoula.

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WWL-TV New Orleans

Fatal shooting near Ponchatoula High may involve teen with ties to school

PONCHATOULA, La. On Tuesday morning, the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman put Ponchatoula High School on lockdown due to the potential involvement of a teen who had connections to the school, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.

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Serious Eats

Snapshots from the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

While small towns across the south are well known for their commitment to local culinary traditions, few could match the fervor of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

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Sat Apr 20, 2013

KSLA-TV Shreveport

Ponchatoula plans new police headquarters

The Daily Star reports Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposed capital outlay budget allots $1.25 million for the central office.

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