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• Have you seen Socks? Humane Society asks for help finding family's three-legged dog Play Video

  December 2, 2025 1:31 PM

  HAMMOND — Socks, a family's three-legged pup, has gone missing, and the Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for the public's help finding him. The Walker family last saw their pup near Carpenter's Landing Road and Old Covington Highway in the Hammond area. The Humane Society said anyone who... more »

• Thanksgiving on Duty: How first responders redefine family Play Video

  November 27, 2025 4:51 PM

  HAMMOND — While many families gathered around their Thanksgiving tables Thursday, firefighters at the Hammond Fire Department spent the holiday on duty, a tradition they’ve upheld for decades. Twenty firefighters worked the holiday shift, preparing their own meal inside the station between calls. District Chief Bryan Needham, who has... more »

• Two Hammond men indicted on murder charges after fatal fentanyl overdose in Washington Parish Play Video

  November 19, 2025 9:44 AM

  FRANKLINTON — Two men from Hammond have been indicted on murder charges after a fatal overdose in Washington Parish, deputies said. William Payne, 41, and Tanner Beyl, 26, were both indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder on Tuesday. Deputies said they responded to a... more »

• Troopers seek assistance in identifying pedestrian killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash

  November 17, 2025 7:29 PM

  HAMMOND — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who was killed after being struck twice in a crash in Hammond. The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner and State Troopers said they have been unable to confirm the person's identity. The deceased... more »

• Hammond man arrested on murder charges in overdose death of 28-year-old Play Video

  November 17, 2025 1:59 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested a man who allegedly sold a 28-year-old fentanyl-laced heroin. Jacob Massi died of a fentanyl overdose on Oct. 5. After an investigation, HPD said it found that Massi bought the fentanyl-laced heroin from 34-year-old Christopher Harrison. According to HPD, an undercover agent set... more »

• Hammond Police Department asks for help locating missing 12-year-old girl Play Video

  November 17, 2025 11:32 AM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department is asking for help in locating a 12-year-old girl who, her father believes, went missing after leaving to meet a boy. Harmony Alieca was last seen on Sunday near 105 Rosewood Circle in Hammond around 9 p.m., wearing pajamas and a pink bonnet,... more »

• Hammond PD trying to identify man who allegedly used stolen car battery to power, steal another vehicle Play Video

  November 14, 2025 3:12 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department requested the public's help on Friday in identifying a suspect in two burglaries in which the suspect allegedly stole a car battery to power and steal a vehicle at another location. The department said the suspect entered Supreme Toyota on South Morrison Boulevard... more »

• Louisiana Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Hammond Play Video

  November 6, 2025 11:09 PM

  HAMMMOND - The Louisiana Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Hammond and will take place for the rest of the month. The festival features live jousting tournaments, musicians and other acts. On the weekend of Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, a sword swallower will perform. The festival will... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies trying to identify suspects after vehicle burglaries, shots fired at vehicle Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:03 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa deputies are trying to identify suspects after multiple vehicle burglaries and shots being fired at a vehicle in the Hammond area. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said that s everal vehicles in the General Ott Road area of Hammond were broken into on Halloween night and... more »

• Hammond teenager arrested for bringing opiates, heroin, possibly fentanyl to school

  November 4, 2025 5:00 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond teenager was arrested for bringing drugs to school, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Deputies said they tried to search 17-year-old Ryan Brown, Jr.'s belongings after receiving a tip. Brown allegedly ran and jumped into another student's car to escape, but a TPSO school... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University's library named Louisiana Academic Library of the Year

  October 28, 2025 11:13 AM

  HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University's library has been selected as the Louisiana Academic Library of the Year. The Linus A. Sims Memorial Library was selected for the honor by The Louisiana Library Network. "The nomination focused on the library’s efforts to create a 'third space' for students, its... more »

• Hammond Police searching for woman who they say stole from Ulta Play Video

  October 22, 2025 8:51 AM

  HAMMOND — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing from a makeup store in Hammond. Hammond Police on Wednesday said the woman stole from Ulta Beauty at 2026 Hammond Square Drive multiple times. She is a Black woman with tattoos on both arms, police added. Anyone... more »

• WATCH: GMA anchor Robin Roberts unveils new multimedia center at her alma mater Southeastern University Play Video

  October 17, 2025 10:41 AM

  HAMMOND - Good Morning America anchor and Southeastern Louisiana University alumna Robin Roberts was at the university Friday morning to unveil a renovation to D Vickers Hall and the school's multimedia education center. The expansion includes the new Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center, which will contain three new broadcast... more »

• GET 2 MOVING: Hammond America Sportsplex Play Video

  October 17, 2025 6:40 AM

  HAMMOND - Looking for a place to better your batting swing? Hammond America Sportsplex is the perfect place! Baseball and softball are offered for ages eight to eleven at the complex, allowing them to play on well-kept fields, as well as on the outdoor fields at the sportsplex. ... more »

• Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns to Tangipahoa Play Video

  October 11, 2025 6:38 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returned to Tangipahoa on Saturday to inspire the community with an unforgettable show. The show, taking place from Oct. 11-12, featured the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, the all-woman Misty Blues Skydiving Team and WWII Warbird performers, among others. This year, the... more »

• GET 2 MOVING: Hammond Northshore Regional Air Show's power paragliders show off stamina, cardio training Play Video

  October 10, 2025 9:40 AM

  HAMMOND — This weekend is the Hammond Northshore Regional Air Show. For the power paragliders that are taking part in the air show, it takes massive amounts of stamina and cardio to ensure that they get a running start to take off. The powergliders have been doing this... more »

• Six alleged gang members arrested in Hammond fatal shooting, warrant issued for another Play Video

  October 6, 2025 6:25 PM

  HAMMOND - Six alleged gang members were arrested one week after a 20-year-old was shot and killed in Hammond. The Hammond Police Department said it was notified of a man, Antonio Brister, who was suffering from a gunshot wound at North Oak Medical Center, and preliminary information suggested he... more »

• Three tornadoes responsible for damage in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday

  October 6, 2025 1:40 PM

  A National Weather Service survey team confirmed three tornadoes occurred in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday morning. A band of mini-supercell (rotating) thunderstorms in a tropical air mass moved through the region between 3 and 6 a.m. CDT. The following data is preliminary; further updates may be needed pending additional analysis.... more »

• Man dead after shooting on Apple Street, King Ard Street in Hammond, police say Play Video

  October 2, 2025 5:55 PM

  HAMMOND — A man died in the hospital after he was shot, Hammond Police said Thursday. Police said the shooting happened near the intersection of Apple Street and King Ard Street on Wednesday. The man was taken to the hospital but died shortly after he arrived. “This type... more »

• 2une In Previews: North Oaks Health System opening new, multi-specialty clinic building in Hammond Play Video

  September 18, 2025 8:23 AM

  HAMMOND — North Oaks Health System is opening a new clinic building at its Hammond location this week as the healthcare provider celebrates 65 years of service. The new facility brings together nine specialty clinics, including cardiology, oncology and otolaryngology, under one roof. The five-story, 95,809-square-foot clinic building... more »

• Deputies searching for burglar who broke into cars in Hammond, Tickfaw Play Video

  September 11, 2025 7:01 AM

  TICKFAW — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a person accused of breaking into several cars in Hammond and Tickfaw. According to deputies, at least one suspect was seen on surveillance videos breaking into vehicles on Chapel Road in Tickfaw and Chandler Place in Hammond on Saturday,... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies investigating after woman shot in arm while driving Play Video

  September 8, 2025 2:06 PM

  HAMMOND — A woman was shot in the arm while driving through a trailer park in the Hammond area on Monday, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The woman was driving through the neighborhood on Melanie Lane when a bullet hit her in the arm and another hit... more »

• Lt. Governor, Louisiana Main Street program award $80,000 in grants to revive Main Streets statewide

  September 3, 2025 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Main Street program is awarding $80,000 in Redevelopment Incentive Grants to eight Main Street properties across Louisiana, including two in Hammond and St. Francisville. The grants were awarded by Louisiana Main Street and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser to "support historic preservation, economic revitalization and... more »

• Hammond Police searching for woman accused of making fraudulent purchases on two people's debit cards

  September 2, 2025 11:56 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing two people's debit card information and making fraudulent purchases at Walmart and McDonald's. According to police, the charges were both made on Aug. 29, and both victims had their debit cards when the purchases were made. ... more »

• Hammond bar The Brown Door announces closure a week after bartenders accused of selling minors alcohol Play Video

  August 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  HAMMOND — The Brown Door, a college bar in Hammond, said that it would be "closed until further notice." The bar made the announcement in a Thursday post on Instagram. Earlier in August, two bartenders were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. The bar's owner, 57-year-old Patrick... more »

• Bar busted for underage alcohol sales; 116 illegal purchases made in just three hours Play Video

  August 15, 2025 12:04 PM

  HAMMOND - Two bartenders were arrested and a bar owner was issued a summons after video footage showed a Hammond bar making 116 alcohol sales to underage customers in three hours. Hammond Police started investigating a potential missing person case after clothing and personal items were found on the... more »

• Hammond poultry facility employee asks board to allow workers to vote union officials out of workplace

  August 1, 2025 1:40 PM

  HAMMOND — An employee at a poultry facility in Hammond has asked the National Labor Relations Board to grant him and his workers the chance to vote union officials out of their workplace. Coty Hally, an employee of Wayne Sanderson Farms, has asked to remove United Food and Commercial... more »

• University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas

  August 1, 2025 1:07 PM

  The Southeastern Louisiana University scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. Fereshteh Emami, an analytical chemistry professor who served as a principal investigator on the Air Products Lake Maurepas... more »

• Three alleged gang members arrested after police find drugs, guns during traffic stop in Hammond Play Video

  July 22, 2025 3:51 PM

  HAMMOND — Three alleged gang members were arrested by Hammond Police after a traffic stop. Police stopped a car with the three men inside on July 15. Brennon Thompson, 18, was a passenger in the car and had several outstanding felony warrants. The car's other occupants, Dejon Warner, 24,... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies looking for man accused of stealing $1,500 worth of tools from Hammond store Play Video

  July 3, 2025 4:36 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing more than $1,500 in equipment from a Hammond home improvement store. The man allegedly walked into the Tractor Supply Store on U.S. 190 in Hammond around 11 a.m. on June 20 before walking out with... more »

• Covington man accused of trying to meet up with whom he believed was teen arrested in Hammond Play Video

  July 1, 2025 2:48 PM

  HAMMOND — A Covington man was arrested Monday in Hammond after allegedly having sexually explicit conversations with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old. Steven Paul Gauthreaux, 38, was arrested after he arranged a time to meet the minor in Hammond. When he arrived in Tangipahoa Parish, Gauthreaux... more »

• Southeastern graduate student wins Emmy for animation work Play Video

  June 24, 2025 2:45 PM

  HAMMOND – A Southeastern Louisiana University graduate student won an Emmy for animation. Thomas Nealsson won the Student Emmy Production Award for Animation, Graphics and Special Effects from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Suncoast Chapter for the trailer to his animated series “Legends From Another Earth.”... more »

• Detectives searching for three women accused of stealing from Dollar General

  June 17, 2025 11:31 AM

  HAMMOND - Law enforcement is searching for three women accused of stealing from a Dollar General. Investigators with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office say on June 4, three women entered the Dollar General on South Airport Road. While one of them distracted the cashier, the two others gathered several... more »

• Louisiana state & US open turkey calling championships making way to Hammond this week Play Video

  June 16, 2025 9:07 AM

  HAMMOND - Think you've got what it takes to be the United State turkey calling champion? Now's your chance! Turkey callers from around the nation will be putting their skills to the test at this year's Louisiana State & US Open Turkey Calling Champions. The competition is taking... more »

• Two Tangipahoa Parish men accused of claiming false casino winnings to receive thousands on tax returns

  June 12, 2025 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two Tangipahoa Parish men face felony theft charges after allegedly scheming to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds. Stanley Borone Brumfield of Hammond and Andre Jawaan Smith of Amite were both arrested after Louisiana Department of Revenue investigators say the pair... more »

• Man accused of setting fire to house while ex-girlfriend was still inside arrested in Hammond Play Video

  June 6, 2025 6:16 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man accused of setting fire to a home while his ex-girlfriend and another person were inside was arrested by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Kirk Anslem, 36, was arrested after allegedly lighting a fire on the porch of a Marie Drive house while two women,... more »

• Hammond Fire officials investigating multiple campers that caught fire early Saturday morning Play Video

  May 31, 2025 11:05 AM

  HAMMOND — Multiple campers caught fire in Hammond early Saturday morning. Hammond Fire officials said that their firefighters were called to the Hidden Oaks Campground around 4:29 a.m. to find several campers up in flames. Officials said that Hammond Fire called the 8th Ward Volunteer Fire Department for... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic still backed up several hours after semi overturns on I-12 in Hammond

  May 30, 2025 3:38 PM

  HAMMOND - Traffic backed up for several miles after an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck got into a wreck on I-12 near the I-55 interchange in Hammond on Friday. The 18-wheeler left the roadway and overturned around 9:49 a.m., with Hammond Fire and Hammond Rural Fire officials responding. No... more »

• Four people arrested in two separate copper theft arrests in Livingston Parish Play Video

  May 28, 2025 2:24 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Four people were were arrested in two separate investigations into alleged stealing copper wire in Livingston Parish. On Sunday, two people — Daniel Dimarco and Danaka Johnson — allegedly stole $25,000 worth of copper items and tools from the Hammond Developmental Center, a Hammond address within Livingston... more »

• Diocese of Baton Rouge offering free summer meals as part of Child Nutrition Program Play Video

  May 27, 2025 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Diocese of Baton Rouge will be offering free summer meals to all children under the age of 18 during its Child Nutrition Program. The meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 drive-through church sites in the diocese throughout June. While... more »

• Hammond man accused of dealing cocaine arrested after traffic stop in Lafayette Play Video

  May 27, 2025 12:41 PM

  LAFAYETTE — A Hammond man accused of having more than 1,000 grams of cocaine in his car was arrested in Lafayette over the weekend. The sheriff's office said Jermaine Beauchamp, 46, was arrested Sunday after Lafayette Parish deputies stopped his car on I-10. According to deputies, Beauchamp had... more »

• 'He taught us how to be old firefighters:' Hammond fire captain passes away

  May 20, 2025 1:37 PM

  HAMMOND - A local fire captain who passed away on Friday will be remembered as a man who "taught us young firefighters how to become old firefighters." Captain Huey Hoover passed away on Friday, May 16. He was 91 years old. Hoover served as the Fire Captain at... more »

• Siblings arrested after Hammond shooting leaves one person dead, toddler hospitalized Play Video

  May 12, 2025 2:46 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested two people after an early Monday morning shooting left one dead and two others, including a toddler, hospitalized. Janvourian Franklin, 23, is accused of shooting three people in the parking lot of The Soap Opera laundromat on North Morrison Boulevard. When Hammond Police... more »

• Hammond's airport to receive $84,000 in funds from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  May 8, 2025 11:41 AM

  WASHINGTON — Hammond's airport is set to receive more than $80,000 to improve its taxiways and terminal from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2022, Sen. Bill Cassidy said Thursday. Under the Biden-era bipartisan legislation, the City of Hammond will receive $84,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate... more »

• Assumption High School seniors pursuing education in college honored at ceremony Play Video

  May 6, 2025 4:16 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A special signing day was held on Tuesday at Assumption High School for students pursuing education degrees. Three of the people honored will go to Nicholls State University and a fourth will go to Southeastern University in Hammond. Jackson Benoit, Cecelia Murin and Ty'Lan Telfair will... more »

• Police searching for man who allegedly stole car, left it abandoned on Old Hammond Highway

  May 2, 2025 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police are searching for a man who is accused of stealing a car and abandoning it on Old Hammond Highway. Baton Rouge Police say the man, seen on surveillance footage, was "operating a motor vehicle without consent of the owner" on April 19. Police say... more »

• 2une In Previews: Special Olympics Louisiana Play Video

  May 1, 2025 8:10 AM

  HAMMOND - Lace up your running shoes and get ready - the Special Olympics of Louisiana is back for another run this month! This year's Olympics are being held in Hammond from May 23 to 25. Thursday morning, athletes and coaches spoke on 2une In about how you... more »

• Pair arrested in connection to Tickfaw man's fentanyl death Play Video

  April 25, 2025 1:26 PM

  TICKFAW - Two people were arrested after a man died of a drug overdose in early April. Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office were called to a home on John's Drive for an unresponsive man on April 8. Despite life-saving efforts, the man passed away, and his death... more »

• Four Hammond apartments ruled total loss after fire starts in attic Play Video

  April 19, 2025 10:52 AM

  HAMMOND — Four Hammond apartments were deemed total losses after a fire started in the building's attic Saturday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the North Pine Street fire around 5:36 a.m. and eventually put out the blaze. No injuries were reported, fire officials said. Hammond Fire Chief Daniel... more »

• Six arrests made in shootings that happened near Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 18, 2025 10:42 AM

  PONCHATOULA - Six people were arrested Friday following an investigation into a pair of shootings that happened around the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival that caused the grounds to close early Saturday night. The Ponchatoula Police Department obtained arrest warrants for six suspects Thursday and five residential search warrants for the... more »

• Deputies trying to identify woman accused of stealing wallet, using owner's credit cards Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:04 PM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman accused of stealing a wallet and using the owner's credit cards to make purchases. Deputies say a woman was shopping at a store on Pumpkin Center Road when she left her wallet... more »

• Woman wanted by police for stealing credit card, buying daiquiri machine in Hammond Play Video

  April 15, 2025 1:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Police are trying to identify a woman who stole someone's purse in a Hammond Old Navy and used a stolen credit card to buy a daiquiri machine. On April 9, the woman was seen on camera grabbing the purse of another woman who left it unattended while... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in rash of vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 14, 2025 1:11 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies are trying to identify the suspect in a "rash" of vehicle burglaries that happened on Friday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on April 11, multiple vehicles in the area of Kellie Drive in Hammond were broken into. Deputies said as the investigation was underway, a... more »

• Mobile home total loss after Saturday fire

  April 12, 2025 2:06 PM

  HAMMOND - Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire off Old Baton Rouge Highway Saturday. The mobile home's well was fully involved when Hammond firefighters arrived. Pictures showed the home was a total loss, but firefighters said there were no injuries and the home was unoccupied. more »

• Amite man arrested for allegedly uploading child pornography to social media Play Video

  April 9, 2025 3:41 PM

  AMITE — An Amite man is in custody Wednesday after he allegedly uploading child pornography to social media. Dustin Stevenson, 28, was arrested Monday on five counts of child pornography. Stevenson was arrested after the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating the upload of pornography involving juveniles onto... more »

• Man accused of dealing drugs out of Hammond apartment arrested on multiple warrants Play Video

  March 31, 2025 6:29 PM

  HAMMOND — A man on probation for dealing narcotics was arrested Sunday and was in possession of a variety of drugs and a lot of cash, the Hammond Police Department said. Kenyarie Guzman, 29, was arrested on Sunday after Hammond Police found drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash in Guzman's... more »

• Two Hammond men arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of apartment Play Video

  March 28, 2025 5:33 PM

  HAMMOND — Two Hammond men accused of selling drugs out of an apartment were arrested on Thursday. The Hammond Police Department arrested Lionell Jackson, 43, and Aaron Daniels, 53, for allegedly dealing drugs from a Harell Avenue apartment. Police raided the apartment and found multiple pills, crack cocaine,... more »

• Detectives searching for three people suspected of stealing more than $10,000 of jewelry

  March 27, 2025 12:28 PM

  HAMMOND - Detectives are searching for three people, one of whom is from Baton Rouge, in connection to two thefts from a jewelry store. The Hammond Police Department is searching for Joy Renee Taylor of Baton Rouge. Taylor is accused of two separate thefts from a Kay Jewelers in... more »

• Man accused of kidnapping, raping woman outside Target parking lot taken into custody, police say Play Video

  March 21, 2025 10:35 AM

  HAMMOND - An 18-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman outside of a Target parking lot in Hammond has been captured, according to police. Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office officials said Donnie Lee Stevenson, 18, followed a woman inside a Target store, kidnapped and then assaulted her outside in... more »

• Car backs into Old Hammond Highway grocery store Play Video

  March 20, 2025 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A car went through the front of Valdez Market on Old Hammond Highway on Thursday. A WBRZ crew got video of the car, which appeared to have backed into the front of the market around 11:30 a.m. Deputies said the crash was caused when the... more »

• Hammond Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

  March 19, 2025 3:34 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who ran away from home. Police said Kal'ya Carter was last seen on South Olive Street near East Park Avenue on March 8 around 4 p.m. The missing teen has red hair, weighs about 125... more »

• Deputies identify elderly man found disoriented on Pumpkin Center Road Play Video

  March 19, 2025 11:23 AM

  HAMMOND - Deputies identified a man hours after they found him Wednesday morning on Pumpkin Center Road. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the 72-year-old man was found in the middle of Pumpkin Center Road near Tuttle Road. "He had been living out of the area up until... more »

• WANTED: Suspect accused in child trafficking incident Play Video

  March 7, 2025 1:42 PM

  HAMMOND — A reward is being offered to find a man wanted on charges of rape by force and promotion of child sexual trafficking. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antonio Raemone Lewis Jr., 35, relocated to Hammond in early 2025 after a warrant was issued for him in Indiana.... more »