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Hammond, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Hammond! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to grab your free Tangi Culinary Passport in downtown Hammond
  • What Hammond police want you to know about the Chevron homicide search
  • Autopsy results could change charges in fatal Hammond shooting

Also on today's calendar: Fridaze with J. Queue — Downtown Hammond and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tangipahoa Chamber kicks off 2026 Tangi Culinary Summer Passport program (an17.com) — Hammond residents can now pick up free Tangi Culinary Summer Passports at the Tangipahoa Chamber office in the historic downtown train depot and start collecting stamps at more than 65 local restaurants and 15 retailers. Running through September 7, the program aims to boost slower summer business while giving you chances to win weekly gift cards and a $1,500 blackout grand prize.
   

2. UPDATE: Hammond police identify two persons of interest in gas station homicide (louisianaradionetwork.com) — Hammond police are seeking two persons of interest and a carjacked white Honda Civic tied to a June 4 homicide at the Chevron on Highway 190 West. Investigators say an innocent passenger, 50‑year‑old Patricia Sheppard, was killed when masked gunmen fired dozens of shots into a vehicle at the pumps. Residents are urged to share tips with detectives or Crime Stoppers instead of approaching suspects.
   

3. Kemlyn Lomas criminal charges hinge on autopsy results, police say (wafb.com) — Hammond police are awaiting autopsy results to decide if more serious charges are warranted after a May 27 shooting on Perry Lane that later turned fatal. Officers say the suspect, who turned herself in at Hammond Police Department, reported a confrontation that escalated from a Taser use to a struggle over a gun that fired once.
   

4. SOFTBALL: Burns named SLC Student-Athlete of the Year; five Lions earn Southland All-Academic honors (an17.com) — In Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University softball standout Hallie Burns has been named Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year, leading five Lady Lions onto the SLC All-Academic teams. The honors spotlight SLU players’ strong GPAs alongside record-setting performances that are bringing regional attention to the Hammond-based program.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Get yourself a cat.
    The best advice I can ever give someone. He is my best friend. (Nextdoor University / Morrison)
  • I need to get a windshield replaced this week.
    Can anyone recommend a place/person they've worked with before? I have quotes from a few places, but I want to explore all of my options. Thanks! (Nextdoor University / Morrison)
  • BG Staffing Inc posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Hammond. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hammond

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.