Hammond's Economy on 17-Month Roll
The city of Hammond's economy is on a 17-month roll. Sales tax receipts are up 7 percent compared to the first half of 2011. Mayor Mayson Foster says the numbers indicate not only a strong economy in...
View Article3 new Louisiana West Nile cases, 1 serious
Louisiana's health department says three new cases of West Nile virus infection have been confirmed in the state — including a potentially fatal case in Vernon Parish.Two of the people who tested...
View ArticleTangipahoa hospital expanding
North Oaks Health System in Hammond is expanding its emergency room and doing other improvements in a $9.3 million project.The Daily Star reports the work should be completed by spring 2013 at the...
View ArticleTangipahoa council awards coastal erosion contract
The Tangipahoa Parish Council voted unanimously to award a $4.8 million contract to Bertucci Contracting Co. of Metairie to construct a stone breakwater designed to halt coastal erosion in the extreme...
View ArticleParts of Tangipahoa asked to evacuate
Tangipahoa Parish officials are asking residents living south of Louisiana Highway 22 to voluntarily evacuate to higher ground because of Tropical Storm Isaac.Parish President Gordon Burgess said the...
View ArticleTangipahoa adds school day because of Isaac
Tangipahoa Parish public schools students will see a day added to the school year to make up days missed because of Hurricane Isaac.The Daily Star reports the School Board voted this past week to...
View ArticleAuburn's alleged tree poisoner arrested in Hammond
An Alabama football fan awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in the poisoning of Auburn's beloved trees at Toomer's Corner has been arrested in Louisiana following a dispute over refund for a...
View ArticleSchool board members recommend Isaac repairs
Tangipahoa Parish School Board members have recommended $220,000 in repairs to school buildings damaged by Hurricane Isaac.The Advocate reports Loranger High School's gym and the main building at...
View ArticleFolk Dancing Returning to Tangipahoa Sicilian Fest
Italian folk dancing is returning to the Sicilian Heritage Festival.The Daily Star reports the festival will be held March 8-10 in the Tangipahoa Parish community of Independence.
View ArticleTangipahoa Panel Calls for District Elimination
The Tangipahoa Parish Council has voted unanimously to take whatever steps are necessary to dissolve the Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development District, which has not been fully functional or met in...
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