Daily Star (Hammond, LA)

The Daily & Sunday Star is a newspaper that serves the community of Hammond, Louisiana. It is published by the Daily Star Publishing Company, which is based at 725 South Morrison Boulevard, ZIP 70403-5401. As of 2015, the newspaper is led by publisher Bailey Dabney, executive editor Lil Mirando, sports editor J.D. Summerlin, and advertising director Michelle Gallo. William Calcutt is in charge of circulation. This publication is affiliated with the Associated Press, the Louisiana Press Association, and the Hammond Chamber of Commerce. The Daily & Sunday Star covers news and events in Tangipahoa Parish, as well as in Livingston and Saint Helena Parishes, which are the primary areas for its home delivery service.

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'Constitutional crisis?' No, just stop pretending the Constitution matters

1 week ago | hammondstar.com | Thomas L. Knapp

As of April 12, according to the Supreme Court, the Trump administration must file a daily declaration as to the location of one Kilmar Abrego Garcia, along with details of what steps have been, and are being, taken to “facilitate his immediate return to the United States.”Garcia’s case is an open and shut matter. The administration freely and openly admits that the Maryland resident’s deportation to El Salvador was illegal and “mistaken.” The court has therefore ruled that he must be returned.
Parish council split on mobile home variance

1 week ago | hammondstar.com | Chloe Williams

At Monday’s Tangipahoa Parish Council meeting, council members ultimately came to the decision to deny a mobile home variance. Council members in a 5-4 vote denied granting a variance to allow a second mobile home on Darryl Neal’s property. Councilman Lionell Wells abstained from voting on the decision. The variance would have allowed two single-family dwelling units on a single lot.
Strawberry Fest finishes strong despite shooting

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Chloe Williams

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival closed early Saturday night after two teenage boys were shot and injured on the festival grounds. The victims were hospitalized for treatment. The investigation by Ponchatoula Police Department, in collaboration with law enforcement agency partners, is ongoing. At 9:25 p.m. Saturday, authorities patrolling Ponchatoula Memorial Park, where the Strawberry Festival is centered, responded to shots fired around the ticket booth.
Kiwanians learn about AI

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Chloe Williams

Richard Silewicz gave an introductory explanation on artificial intelligence to the Hammond Kiwanis Club at their Tuesday meeting. Silewicz works as technical director for the City of Hammond, described in his introduction at the meeting as having his phone often “glued to his ear.”Because what is considered AI is so broad, Silewicz decided to provide a basis for Kiwanians to start with.
Trump’s economic chaos is anti-globalist revolution that young working-class voters ordered

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Rachel Marsden

Figuring out the future impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs has turned into the economic equivalent of trying to decode modern art: confusing, polarizing and mostly just a bunch of projections. Economists are squinting at charts like they’re Jackson Pollock paintings while totally missing the point.
Ponchatoula ready for Strawberry Fest

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Connor Raborn

The signature fruit of Ponchatoula can be seen at every turn in the city this week as it prepares for the annual Strawberry Festival, taking place Friday through Sunday. Just as music stages and fair rides began to rise at the festival grounds at Memorial Park on Tuesday afternoon, strawberry decorations adorned nearby residences, such as that of Ronald III and Rhonda Pembo. The Pembos have lived next door to the festival for seven years.
New Chili’s near Scranton a throwback to 'The Office,' 'awesome blossom' and all

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Jonathan Mattise

It has been nearly two decades since the workplace mockumentary “The Office” first set an episode inside a Chili’s, where Michael Scott handed out Dundie awards to his ever-tolerant employees, including trophies for the whitest sneakers and for stinking up the bathroom. Over nine seasons, “The Office” regularly name-dropped real places and products associated with Scranton, where the Emmy-winning show was set.
The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Mescal, Keoghan, Quinn, Dickinson

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Krysta Fauria

LAS VEGAS — Hollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – along with the newly announced stars set to play them. Sony Pictures kicked off the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show in Las Vegas on Monday, March 31, by touting their four upcoming biopics told from the perspective of each member of The Beatles.
Jack Black, Jason Momoa enter Minecraft universe as the phenom hits the big screen

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Jonathan Landrum Jr.

LOS ANGELES — When Jack Black got the call to star in the “Minecraft” movie, the perks were plenty. He got to work alongside Jason Momoa, reunite with “Nacho Libre” director Jared Hess and engulf himself into a beloved gaming universe. But before agreeing, Black turned to the real decision-makers: his sons, who are avid Minecraft players. They didn’t just give their approval, but practically begged him to take the role.
Tangi Port Commission talks port priority program

2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Chloe Williams

The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission once again discussed the approval of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Port Priority Program at their meeting on Monday morning. The plan involves improvements to ensure adequate facilities by providing guidance and public funds to land-side infrastructure, according to DOTD.