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In today's newsletter:
- Why Hammondās police chief just earned a top honor statewide
- Why were ICE agents parked for hours on a Hammond street?
- Want to cheer on SLU track at home this Friday?
Also on today's calendar: Fridaze with J. Queue ā Downtown Hammond and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Sunday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Bergeron selected Police Chief of the Year (an17.com) ā Hammond residents are being recognized statewide as their police chief, Edwin Bergeron, has been named Louisianaās Police Chief of the Year, an honor he credits to his officers and community support. He says the Hammond Police Departmentās proactive approach has helped reduce crime and made the agency a statewide model, even as some local leaders have criticized his handling of past high-profile cases. 
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2. Neighbors protest ICE agents in Hammond neighborhood (wdsu.com) ā Neighbors along Thompson Drive in Hammond gathered Wednesday night to protest as ICE agents and other law enforcement spent hours outside a womanās home, reportedly after a traffic stop. Activists are demanding answers about why federal agents were there and whether a warrant or arrest resulted, while Hammond Police say it was a federal operation and are referring questions to immigration officials. Ā Ā Ā
3. TRACK: SLU hosts Strawberry Relays Friday (an17.com) ā Southeastern Louisiana Universityās track and field teams are hosting the Strawberry Relays at the Southeastern Track Complex in Hammond this Friday, with events starting at 8:30 a.m. and Senior Day recognitions at noon. Fans can watch recent Pelican Relays standouts like Breanna Becerra, Miriam Kauer, and Donald Butler compete at home before the Lions head back to Baton Rouge next week. Ā Ā Ā
4. Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa hosts "Rockin' Out Crime: Battle of the Bands" fundraiser on May 2 (an17.com) ā Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is hosting its Rockinā Out Crime: Battle of the Bands fundraiser in Hammondās Chappapeela Gym on May 2, with doors opening at 2 p.m. Local bands will compete for a spot in the Hammond Live fall concert series at Cate Square, while attendees enjoy music, food, vendors, and family activities supporting parish-wide public safety programs. Ā Ā Ā
5. Employees encouraged to verify trust-fund withholdings are properly remitted to IRS (thecoosacountynews.com) ā A recent federal tax-fraud case involving a Hammond resident is being used to warn workers to double-check that employers are actually sending withheld taxes to the IRS. The piece explains how employment tax fraud works, outlines red flags on paychecks and Wā2s, and shares ways employees can monitor records and report suspected problems. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Game Night ā Downtown Hammond
Slices Pizza, 118 N Cate St, Hammond
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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Other local events
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Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Northshore Media Group , 200 E Thomas St , Hammond
8:30 am -
After Hours sponsored by Crescent Title
Crescent Title , 220 W Thomas Street , Hammond
4:30 pm -
Tangipahoa Chamber Birdies & Business
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce , 400 NW Railroad Ave , Hammond
8:00 am -
Fridaze with J. Queue ā Downtown Hammond
Benny's Place , 204 W Thomas St , Hammond
9:00 pm
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Friday May 1
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Bill Evans Jazz Festival: LAJE State Jazz Festival - Day 3 ā Downtown Hammond
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts , 220 E Thomas St , Hammond
1:30 pm -
Singo at Deadbeat Brewing ā Downtown Hammond
Deadbeat Brewing Co , 14258 W Club Deluxe Rd , Hammond
7:00 pm -
Ponchatoula Proud - Love The Boot Week
Ponchatoula Memorial Park , 301 N 6th St , Ponchatoula
10:00 am -
Saturday Night Karaoke ā Downtown Hammond
Brady's , 110 SW Railroad Ave , Hammond
10:00 pm -
Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Northshore Media Group , 200 E Thomas St , Hammond
8:30 am -
After Hours sponsored by Crescent Title
Crescent Title , 220 W Thomas Street , Hammond
4:30 pm -
Tangipahoa Chamber Birdies & Business
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce , 400 NW Railroad Ave , Hammond
8:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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š¬ Chatter
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- Anybody hiring?
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She is 1 1/2 year old German shepherd/bloodhound mix. If you are interested please send me a direct message on here. Serious inquiries only. Thereā¦ (Nextdoor North Oaks)
- Southeastern Louisiana University posted a job opening for Police Officer 3 in Hammond. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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