Tangipahoa Parish urged to form industrial development plan
A Hammond meeting led by Dr. Wayne Sterling proposes a parishwide Industrial Development Foundation with staff and an executive director. The plan aims to actively recruit plants, unite government and business, fund similarly, and expand employment, retail, and housing to curb youth outmigration.
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Wayne Sterling
SLU
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
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Hammond
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Ponchatoula
Boston Massacre and currency crisis in global markets
On this day in history the Boston Massacre helped spark the American Revolution, while a separate AP dispatch discusses the dollar’s decline and world monetary stability. The piece analyzes how foreign currencies, trade imbalances, and energy policy shape imports, exports, and inflation risks. It notes U.S. and partner strategies amid economic tension and potential global consequences.
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Boston
New Orleans
Bern
Switzerland
Zachary Taylor
Senate
Andrew Johnson
Rutherford Hayes
John Cunniff
NEW York (Ap
America
United States
U.S
Germany
Japan
Sunday School Lesson on Luke Acts Promise and Power
A compact lesson outlines Luke and Acts as companions, detailing Theophilus and the early post resurrection appearances. It stresses awaiting the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem, the witness mandate, Christ's ascension, the angels’ message, and the ten day prayer gathering leading to Pentecost.
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Heaven
Mother of
Jesus
Our Lord
Stranded on highway home after record blizzard hits DC
A group of travelers endures a canceled Washington DC flight and a 12 hour airport stay during a severe blizzard. Friends Bill Smith and Buddy Presley join Jim Martin of Knoxville as they drive home in snowy conditions via Bristol and Knoxville, with steady narration of the journey and weather setbacks.
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Washington, D.C
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Lincoln Memorial University
Buddy Presley
Bill
Jim Martin
Knoxville
Jim
DuPont Company
Bristol
Virginia
Buddy
Theio
Open Letter Praises Gallinghouse Amid Corruption Crackdown
A Tangipahoa Parish reader commends United States Attorney Gerald Gallinghouse on his fight against corruption and protecting constitutional rights. The letter notes his office's aggressive actions and impact, while acknowledging ongoing investigations. Signed by Jake Bailey Hammond.
Mayor voices disappointment over two councilmen split
Rowena James notes the February 17 article where the mayor criticizes Councilmen Washington and Dangerfield. The writer argues the mayor fails to hold himself to account and questions City Attorney Anderson’s handling while urging recognition of the elected Districts 1 and 3 representatives.
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Washington
Dangerfield
Anderson
Readers Welcome Letters to The Daily Star
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor at The Daily Star Hammond Louisiana. Letters should state views in 300 words or less and be signed with the author's name and address for publication consideration.
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