Hammond Community Brief

Local Employment Opportunities

• Walmart Auto Care Center Coach: Full-time role in Hammond paying $65,000–$100,000 plus bonuses with health...

After Tropical Storm Arthur left Cuyon's grocery under 2.5 feet of water, owners Heather and Philip Cormier are rebuilding with help from neighbors...

Two local management openings offer strong pay and benefits for Hammond residents ready to lead.

• Walmart Auto Care Center Coach: $65K–$100K +...

Two Tangipahoa Parish churches founded by formerly enslaved men will receive historical markers for their lasting community impact.

• Mt. Canaan...

City Budget Approval

• 🔥 2026-2027 Budget Passed: Hammond City Council unanimously passed the city's 2026-2027 budget with 24 amendments Tuesday...

• Quiet, hot pattern holds: Low 90s highs with heat indices near 100, minimal local rain chance through the weekend
• Eastern heavy rain threat:...

A federal judge has reversed SNAP restrictions on sodas, candy and junk food, meaning Hammond families can keep using benefits for their current...

Hammond City Council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 budget Tuesday with 24 amendments.

• One amendment addressed the sales tax fund
• 23 amendments covered capital projects

All amendment details are posted on the city website.

Rising floodwaters from Tropical Storm Arthur are pushing wildlife into residential areas around Hammond.

LDWF safety tips for residents:

• Avoid...

Lt. Eric Watson, a Hammond Police resource officer at Tangipahoa Alternative School, was honored by Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council 2952...

Hammond residents with disabilities gain direct access to Bryan's Call, Louisiana's new statewide alert that pushes phone notifications for missing...

Dr. Tucker Madden of Our Lady of the Angels urges preventive steps to avoid heat illness, drowning, and outdoor injuries this summer.

• Hydration...

City Council Meetings

• Joint Meeting Notice: A special and joint meeting of the City Council & Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority is...

Public Safety Notices

• ⚡ Fireworks Laws Reminder: The Hammond Fire Department reminded residents of state fireworks laws including age 18+...

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...