Hammond Daily Star
Serving the Tangipahoa Parish community since 1890, this regional publication provides localized news, sports coverage, and commentary focused on the people and events of southeastern Louisiana. It remains a primary source of record for the Hammond area, balancing its historical legacy with modern digital reporting to keep local residents informed on civic issues and community developments.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN LOUISIANA
French and Spanish colonial roots shaped early Gulf Coast journalism, establishing a press tradition that evolved into a network of influential metro dailies and rural weeklies. The historic Times-Picayune in New Orleans, now operating under Georges Media Group, remains the most recognized publication. In the capital, the Pulitzer-winning Baton Rouge Advocate serves as the flagship daily for the same locally owned company. Further north, the Alexandria Town Talk operates under Gannett, while the American Press serves readers around Lake Charles. The state also supports a historic African American press, highlighted by the long-running Louisiana Weekly. Paperboy indexes 49 Louisiana newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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