Hammond Community Brief

Hammond's buzzing with hands-on kid activities this season—great for family bonding:

• Andy's Fishing Rodeo for Kids: Annual event with fishing gear...

Hammond city government advances development:

• Downtown Development District Board Meeting held
• Council OKs third District 3 major subdivision: 7 lots on J.W. Davis Drive

Pattern signals expanding residential areas—watch for more subdivision votes.

Hammond mourns the loss of a beloved resident:

• Jacquelyn Carol Garner Cox passed away April 29, 2026, at age 88
• Lived from 1937 to 2026 in Hammond, LA
• Beloved wife of the late Alfred Joseph Cox, Jr.
  A community member whose life touched many.

As the nation's 250th birthday nears in under two months, Hammond embraced non-partisan spirit by planting the Liberty Tree—a live oak sapling—at Southeastern's sunny green space last Friday. A perfect symbol of local unity amid celebratory buildup.

Plan safely tonight: Northern Tangipahoa stays mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms and showers this evening, intensifying after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s, southwest winds 5-10 mph.

Hammond law enforcement is cracking down on gun violence:

• Feb drive-by fatality: 19-year-old DeAlvin Davis arrested April 30 as accessory to murder...

Great news for Hammond: The city's water pollution prevention grade has improved. City Administrator Charles Borchers IV announced litter prevention and recycling initiative materials at the annual Back to School Bash.

Hammond Fire Department gave the all clear after a chemical leak—no chlorine gas detected, no injuries reported, despite brief shelter-in-place for residents. Swift response keeps everyone safe.

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