Lambert outlines Hammond potential in campaign plan
Louisiana gubernatorial hopeful Louis Lambert touted Hammond as a strategic asset for state's transport network and pressed for developing its potential. He listed US 190 roadwork and multiple highway landings as top priorities, and pledged cost containment as PSC head while pushing job‑creating industry incentives and education reform through a northern state office setup and task force findings.
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Susan Hampton
Louis Lambert
Hammond
Lambert
Tom Anderson
Chris Miaoulis
Bill Dykes
Louisiana
United States
Infants learn to swim even before walking
Infant swimming classes led by Harvey Theriot emphasize safety and early acclimation. Mothers accompany eight to 36 month olds as they learn basic water movement through praise, demonstration, and repetition. Theriot warns against rushing progress and stresses avoiding trauma while teaching infants to stay calm and reach shore.
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Jen Kemp
Katie
Lois Norton
Harvey Theriot
Theriot
Todlers
Seth Daigle
Phillip Daigle
Hammond
Babs
Seth
Philosphy
Offices to Open Monday Close Tuesday for Fourth of July
Most state parish and city offices will close Tuesday for the Fourth of July, with many agencies opening Monday. Specifics: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff, Clerk of Court, and courts open Monday. state highways, district attorney, police jury, and assessor offices closed both days. Ponchatoula and Independence halls open Monday, Hammond and Amite closed both days, banks and post office closed Tuesday, Daily Star open Monday.
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Tangipahoa Parish
State Department of Highways
Par
Ponchatoula
Independence
Hammond
Amite
U.S. Postal Service
State police offer teenagers week-long camping experience
Louisiana State Police run Camp-Win-A Friend 10 miles north of Holden and five miles south of Montpelier in Livingston Parish to aid 40 needy boys from 11 troop areas. Founded in 1973, the camp provides one week per summer with six troopers supervising and counselors for each group aged 11 to 13. Donations fund most costs, including Elvis Presley’s $1,000 gift in 1973.
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Louisiana State Police
Holden
Montpelier
Livingston Parish
Crown Zellerbach
Elvis Presley
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Jerry Wilde
Wayne Sterling
Alex Berey
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Sey Oren Peren
Jerry Correjolles
Citizens National Bank
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Ronald Hebert
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