Community Events and New Businesses
Key Questions
What jobs are currently available in the Hammond area?
Multiple customer service, food service, hospitality, and sales & marketing positions are now hiring locally in Hammond. Listings include sales and marketing roles highlighted in recent postings.
How can artists participate in the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow poster contest?
The Hammond Regional Arts Center has launched an official poster design contest for the 2027 airshow with a $1,000 prize open to all ages. Pre-registration deadline is June 30 and final submissions due August 31.
What is the Free Fishing Weekend in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting Free Fishing Weekend on June 6-7, allowing participants to fish without a license. This annual event encourages outdoor recreation statewide.
What grant did the First Presbyterian Church Shower Ministry receive?
The Shower Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Hammond received a national grant from the Kirk Cameron Show and America’s Christian Credit Union. This supports its ongoing community service efforts.
When does Second Harvest's Summer Feeding program start and who does it serve?
Second Harvest's Summer Feeding program begins serving warm meals to over 6,000 kids across 14 parishes, likely including Tangipahoa sites. It addresses rising food insecurity in southeast Louisiana.
Special Olympics at SELU ongoing with team resilience stories. Downtown safety concerns for Hot August Stroll planning ($40k overtime). TPSO Fishing Rodeo, Ollie's opening May 28 proceed. Hammond Downtown Development District earns 2026 National Main Street accreditation. LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station to host landscape horticulture field day June 18. Multiple customer service, food service, hospitality, and sales & marketing jobs now hiring locally. Leadership Tangipahoa visited state capitol – positive civic engagement story. Second Harvest's Summer Feeding program begins, serving 6,000+ kids across 14 parishes; likely includes Tangipahoa sites. Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7 – no license needed. Benny's Car Wash discontinues vehicle inspections ahead of new Louisiana law. First Presbyterian Church Shower Ministry receives national grant from Kirk Cameron Show and America’s Christian Credit Union. Hammond Regional Arts Center launches official poster design contest for 2027 Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow – $1,000 prize, open to all ages, deadlines June 30 pre-reg, Aug 31 final.