Ponchatoula 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.

You 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 projects, it began as – and still is – a joint effort.

The 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 expect.

The 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 expect.

One of the many attributes Ponchatoula has is that its people are known for being “in for the long haul” when it comes to working.

With 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.

On 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.

Already 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 our biggest berry yet…

Each 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 the event and the beautiful lights that stay on throughout the season?

In 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 national high school victory corps in which youngsters all over the country collected scrap metal and worked to add their bit to wartime efforts.