Town of Independence

07/24/2026

The Independence Board of Aldermen appointed Luke Suarez police chief during a special meeting Thursday night to replace former chief Frank Edwards III, who retired earlier this month. The aldermen also adopted a resolution to call a special election to permanently fill the position. The primary is scheduled Oct. 9, 2027, and if needed a runoff will be held Nov. 20, 2027. This is a developing story. Visit AN17.com for updates. Photos by Richard Meek

07/02/2026

05/20/2026

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.