The City of Ponchatoula again participated in the national “Lights On Afterschool” event with its “Family & Friends Night” at the Ponchatoula Community Center for a time of celebrating the...
Read morePonchatoula City Hall was abuzz with activity Thursday, October 18, hosting its second annual health fair for city workers, their families, and the public.
Read morePonchatoula has always been proud of its dedicated volunteer fire department and that pride has continued to grow along with the city and the department itself.
Read moreYou see the City of Ponchatoula Transportation Bus on our streets but have you ever wondered how it got there and where it goes? As with so many other successful...
Read moreThe City of Ponchatoula has at last been given the go-ahead on the thorough flushing of its water lines and Mayor Bob Zabbia would like to inform residents what to...
Read moreThe City of Ponchatoula has at last been given the go-ahead on the thorough flushing of its water lines and Mayor Bob Zabbia would like to inform residents what to...
Read moreOne of the many attributes Ponchatoula has is that its people are known for being “in for the long haul” when it comes to working.
Read moreWith prices going up and some incomes not, food pantries in Ponchatoula are reaching out monthly with groceries to help take up the slack for needy residents.
Read moreOn clear days from miles away, our beautiful massive flag welcomes visitors to town, and on clear nights, even as far south as Manchac, well-lit, she welcomes her residents home.
Read moreAlready known for its big, sweet, juicy strawberries and always eager to encourage tourism and stimulate local shopping while honoring our strawberry farmers, Ponchatoula is eagerly awaiting the arrival of...
Read moreEach year on a Friday evening early in December, hundreds of people of all ages fill downtown Ponchatoula to enjoy “Christmas Lighting” – but how many know the story behind...
Read moreIn 1942, the federal government asked Ponchatoula High School to work on a homeroom wartime guidance program. The report which Principal Will Ed Butler submitted was the basis for the...
Read moreMuch has been written and much has been said about the U.S.S. Ponchatoula but sometimes differing numbers on her bow, pictures, and dates of service confuse the uninformed.
Read moreThe online adjudicated property auctions will eliminate blight while restoring significant, annually recurring revenues to the City from property taxes that had previously gone unpaid. “We are looking forward to...
Read moreThe mayor began with words few Louisiana municipalities ever hear about their own, “The city is financially sound and debt free.” Careful planning, careful spending, and careful saving seemed to...
Read moreA graduate of Ponchatoula High School, Douglas brings to City Hall ten years of experience in mechanical seals, afterward earning degrees in Accounting and Economics. To stay current in his...
Read moreHugs and handshakes, memories and musing, laughter and longing – the scene behind the scenes as USS Ponchatoula shipmates from across the country began their reunion in the Strawberry Room...
Read moreWith so many compliments to the Ponchatoula Street Department for the record-breaking quick festival cleanup after the Strawberry Festival, a frequent question is “How do they do that?” In a...
Read moreFew people know that interdepartmental parish and city agencies often come together in cooperative agreements to solve problems and make improvements, saving considerable time, effort and expense for both. Little...
Read moreOften, visitors and even leaders of other municipalities are astounded at the number of projects completed, underway or planned for the future by the City of Ponchatoula, asking how so...
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