Town of Independence

03/12/2026

We have these for sale at city hall for $60.
CASH ONLY!!

​The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival has a long tradition of celebrating the culture, accomplishments, music and food of our Sicilian Families who settled in Independence and Tangipahoa Parish. The Festival is always held the second weekend in March.

03/10/2026

​The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival has a long tradition of celebrating the culture, accomplishments, music and food of our Sicilian Families who settled in Independence and Tangipahoa Parish. The Festival is always held the second weekend in March.

01/27/2026

Power and phone service have been restored! Thank you again for your patience.

01/27/2026

City Hall is currently without power and phone service. We are working diligently to fix these issues. We thank you for your patience during this time.

01/23/2026

❄️ WARMING CENTERS TO OPEN SUNDAY ❄️

Tangipahoa Parish

Opening Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Due to dangerously cold temperatures, warming centers will be open to provide a safe, heated place for residents in need.

🚐 NEED TRANSPORTATION?

If you need transportation to a warming center, call:

911

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office

Your local police department

📍 WARMING CENTER LOCATIONS

Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
70427 Martin Luther King Drive
Tangipahoa, LA 70465

Amite Community Center
101 W. Chestnut Street
Amite, LA 70422

Independence Police Department
580 W. 5th Street
Independence, LA 70443

Camp Living Waters
21230 Living Water Road
Loranger, LA 70446

➡️ Van Transportation Available
A van will depart at 2 p.m. on Sunday from the RaceTrac on Highway 190 in Hammond to Camp Living Waters.

⚠️ PLEASE CHECK ON:

Elderly neighbors

Individuals with disabilities

Anyone without adequate heating

Cold temperatures can be life-threatening. Help keep our community safe.

01/23/2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

From the Office of the Mayor and Chief of Police

In preparation for the approaching extreme cold weather all residents are urged to take necessary precautions and prepare for potential impacts. Citizens are encouraged to prepare by stocking up on food, water, medications, flashlights, and other essential supplies. Ensure you have enough resources to last several days in case of power outages or disruptions.

The Town of Independence Police will provide a warming shelter at 580 W 5th St, Independence to safeguard the lives of vulnerable individuals by providing a temporary shelter during this extreme cold weather event. This shelter will be available starting 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25th.

This shelter will provide very basic amenities -– it will be warm and dry. Please bring your own food, medicine, pillows, blankets, etc.

Stay informed by monitoring local news, and remain vigilant until this winter event has passed.

Stay safe.

Chief Frank Edwards

01/16/2026

Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade and Commemorative Celebration Monday January 19th

01/16/2026

The Independence City Hall will be Closed on Monday, January 19 in celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday.

01/14/2026

We now have 2026 Independence Summer Ball Registration forms available at City Hall.

12/23/2025

Trash pick up for this week will be on Friday December 26. Please have cans at the road the night before.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Parade, and thank you to everyone who participated and shared their holiday spirit! 🎄

Winners please contact Janette Patanella or City Hall about picking up your trophies.