Hammond Community Brief

Flood and Travel Alerts

• ⚡ River Levels Monitored: Campground Road in Tangipahoa Parish was underwater earlier but has receded with some puddling...

Public safety alert: A Hammond man was arrested Monday for an alleged battery incident earlier this year involving his brother's pregnant girlfriend.

Post-Tropical Storm Arthur left Tangipahoa Parish dealing with receding but still concerning floodwaters. Campground Road was fully underwater earlier...

Hammond’s construction and trades scene has multiple full- and part-time openings for hands-on roles.

• Automotive Technician at Bridgestone:...

City Government Actions

• 🔥 Historic Building Paint Approval: Hammond City Council voted 5-0 to reverse the Historic Commission's denial,...

Tangipahoa Parish officials are actively monitoring Briar Patch Cemetery Road and Hayden Road for flooding after Tuesday's heavy rains, while trees...

A transport deputy was fired for skipping a headcount, allowing inmate Donnie Stevenson to slip away by climbing the loading dock gate after the van left. Two senior employees were also suspended for ignoring a request for specialized transport.

Authorities report nine arrests based on local police and fire scanner traffic. Some incidents may still go unreported if missed during monitoring.

• Hammond City Council voted 5-0 to reverse the Historic Commission's denial, allowing attorney Chris Edwards to paint the 408-410 West Thomas Street...

Tangipahoa Parish CAO Joe Thomas briefed Hammond City Council on the parish overlay program Tuesday, highlighting cooperation on local road paving projects.

Council Actions

• 🔥 Historic District Reversal: Hammond City Council unanimously voted on June 9 to overturn the Historic District Commission's...

Tangipahoa Parish homeowners just gained eligibility for Louisiana's Fortify Homes Program lottery, offering up to $10,000 grants for...

Should the Hammond mayor veto the City Council’s unanimous June 9 reversal allowing paint on exposed brick at 408 and 410 W. Thomas St.?

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Renasant Bank is hiring full-time Tellers in Hammond to manage daily transactions, assist customers, and identify service opportunities.

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Local Events

• Pro Rodeo and Music Festival: The Pro Rodeo and Music Festival returns to the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite this Friday and...

Catch the Pro Rodeo and Music Festival at Florida Parishes Arena Friday and Saturday for local family fun.

• Tickets: $15 advance or $20 at gate;...

NOAA has confirmed a Super El Niño developing in the Pacific, which could reshape Louisiana's summer and hurricane season.

• Hurricane outlook:...

A man shot by a former Gonzales mayoral candidate has died, with the Gonzales woman now facing charges in the case per the Hammond Police Department.

Public Safety

• 🔥 Persons of Interest Named in Gas Station Shooting: Hammond police identified Reginald Steptoe and Jarvis Steptoe as persons of...

Hammond locals seeking stable full-time work can find solid manufacturing options right now.

• Production Supervisor roles at Relogistics Services...