Richard Meek is an Editor and General Manager for the Hammond Daily Star Publishing Company, Inc. His focus is on local news in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Richard's articles cover a range of topics including politics, community events, social issues, and human interest stories that impact the local community.
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Broadband accessibility, long-awaited and eagerly anticipated in rural areas, may soon become a reality for underserved residents in Tangipahoa Parish and statewide.
Downtown Hammond on Saturday was filled with visitors, many of whom patronized local shops that were welcoming customers with thanks for shopping local and offers of great bargains during the Hammond Downtown Development District’s annual Hot August Stroll.
Uncertainty surrounding what some believe was a plan to build a duplex in the Villa West subdivision intensified during a contentious and lengthy Hammond City Council meeting Tuesday night, with one resident even suggesting the owner of the house take his retail outlet out of Hammond.
An overturned 18-wheeler snarled traffic for much of the day Tuesday at the roundabout near Southwest Railroad Avenue and West Club Deluxe Road in Hammond. The truck was turning onto the northbound portion of the roundabout when it flipped. Traffic was backed up from Tuesday morning until late in the afternoon, with delays on northbound Veterans Avenue stretching to near North Oaks Medical Center.
What was a recently poured driveway in the Villa West subdivision in Hammond was ripped up Thursday, with sodding to soon follow.
A system tropical in nature but not expected to develop into a depression or storm is expected to dump possibly up to four inches of rain in Tangipahoa Parish in
By: Richard Meek
HAMMOND --- After several days and perhaps an equal number of sleepless nights, Southeastern Louisiana University coach Frank Scelfo was reflective as he discussed the Lions 52-0 defeat to Tulane
By: Richard Meek
AMITE --- Amite will soon be home to Tangipahoa's first ALDI location, but before that day comes, the town will have to say good-bye to their Winn Dixie store.
In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Francine, Middendorf’s closed the flood gates near the entrance to the restaurant’s parking lot. Two flood gates were installed on Highway 51 several
South Dakota State is an aristocrat among Football Championship Subdivision teams, sharing its rarefied rate with few FCS impersonators. The two-time defending national champions are on a 39-game winning streak,
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