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• Southeastern picks interim leader as dean of research and innovation Play Video

  November 2, 2026 4:13 PM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University named a new dean of research and innovation. The university selected Daniel McCarthy for the position after he served on an interim basis since July 2024. “Working collaboratively with faculty, academic leaders, students and external partners, Dr. McCarthy will foster interdisciplinary research and... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies searching for runaway 16-year-old last seen on Thompson Road in Hammond Play Video

  October 31, 2026 3:28 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for assistance with locating a 16-year-old runaway on Saturday. According to deputies, 16-year-old Aiden Toler was last seen on Thompson Road in Hammond on Oct. 26. Toler was described as a white male with curly brown, mid-length hair... more »

• Deputies investigating theft of basket full of items from Dollar General in Hammond; 2 suspects sought

  October 30, 2026 1:25 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are investigating a theft of a basket full of items from a Dollar General in Hammond. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, staff at the Dollar General on Morris Road reported two suspects sneaking out of the back door of the store with stolen items... more »

• Hammond Police investigating vehicle burglary at North Oaks Medical Center Play Video

  October 29, 2026 2:18 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police are investigating a vehicle burglary that happened at the North Oaks Medical Center. Around 10 p.m. on Oct. 20, two people entered the North Oaks parking garage on foot from Veterans Avenue Hospital surveillance footage showed the suspects walking through the area looking at... more »

• Gas station robber caught by TPSO K-9 choked dog, deputies say Play Video

  October 28, 2026 2:42 PM

  HAMMOND - A man who reportedly robbed a gas station and was caught by a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 was found choking the dog before he was arrested, officials said. TPSO said Latrail James, 20, went into a convenience store along Airport Road on Tuesday morning. He reportedly... more »

• Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office warns relatives of inmates about scammers calling them asking for money

  October 26, 2026 2:35 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has warned relatives of inmates about scammers pretending to be members of law enforcement. Deputies say that, over the weekend, scam calls claimed to be from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail and asked for Cash App, Venmo or Zelle payments to release an... more »

• 2 arrested, 1 wanted after FBI gang task force investigation in Hammond Play Video

  October 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  HAMMOND — An investigation into a May shooting at a Loranger trailer park led law enforcement to a stash of weapons and drugs, resulting in two arrests; however, the primary suspect remains at large. In May, three people were injured in a shooting on North St. Charles Avenue, off... more »

• Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office awarded nearly $100,000 grant renewal from state Highway Safety Commission Play Video

  October 23, 2026 9:28 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has been awarded nearly $100,000 in grant money from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission to more effectively enforce traffic laws. The funding is an increased renewal of the parish's previous grant from LHSC. The $97,000 in funds is the largest in agency... more »

• Hammond Police officer accused of domestic violence now facing charges for violating protective order Play Video

  October 20, 2026 12:51 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond Police officer arrested last month after at least two domestic violence incidents was booked again for violating a protective order associated with the previous arrest, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Corey Bergeron, 28, was booked after officials said he was violating a protective order... more »

• Hammond Police searching for shooter who opened fire near Raising Cane's

  October 19, 2026 4:22 PM

  HAMMOND - Police in Hammond are searching for the shooter who opened fire near a Raising Cane's on Friday night. The Hammond Police Department said the shooting happened at 10:20 p.m. Initial reports said a possible person was lying on the ground, but officers did not find any injured... more »

• Man accused of stripping Hammond trailer of copper wiring arrested; deputies searching for second suspect Play Video

  October 19, 2026 11:29 AM

  HAMMOND — A man accused of stripping a Hammond trailer of its copper wiring in August has been taken into custody, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said. According to deputies, 30-year-old Zach Duncan was arrested Monday morning. He was booked on criminal damage to property charges. The incident occurred on... more »

• Hammond Fire crews put out fire along JW Davis Drive Play Video

  October 19, 2026 11:20 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Fire crews put out a duplex fire along JW Davis Drive on Monday morning. According to the Hammond Fire Department, firefighters responded around 7:13 a.m. Crews quickly brought the fire under control, with the occupant of a neighboring unit being assisted out of their home... more »

• Man accused of stealing lawn equipment worth thousands of dollars from Hammond store taken into custody Play Video

  October 19, 2026 8:44 AM

  HAMMOND — A man accused of stealing 10 pieces of lawn equipment worth thousands of dollars from a Hammond store has been taken into custody. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Joe Johnson Jr. was taken into custody Friday. He was wanted on felony theft charges. ... more »

• Two people wanted in connection with four-day shoplifting spree at Hammond Tractor Supply Store Play Video

  October 16, 2026 6:16 PM

  HAMMOND — Detectives with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for help identifying two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from a Tractor Supply Store in Hammond. According to detectives, the theft took place over the course of four days, with surveillance video... more »

• 42-year-old wanted in connection with Hammond burglary on Sisters Road Play Video

  October 16, 2026 6:05 PM

  HAMMOND — A 42-year-old is wanted in connection with a burglary that took place on Sisters Road in Hammond, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Christopher McKinney is accused of breaking into a neighbor's apartment, stealing a debit card and using it to steal hundreds of... more »

• Two people accused of stripping trailer of copper wiring along Wardline Road in Hammond Play Video

  October 16, 2026 6:00 PM

  HAMMOND — Two people are wanted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office after they allegedly stripped a trailer of its copper wiring in August. The incident occurred on Aug. 26 when a resident along Wardline Road reported that the previous tenants of her mobile home allegedly stripped the trailer... more »

• Hammond Fire Department responds to early morning fire along JW Davis Drive near Hewitt Road

  October 9, 2026 12:44 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Fire Department responded to an early Friday morning structure fire along JW Davis Drive near Hewitt Road in Hammond. Firefighters arrived around 2:41 a.m. to find a residence on fire, with firefighters quickly bringing the flames under control. There were no reported injuries as... more »

• Hammond funeral home opening larger space, adding cremation services

  October 8, 2026 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND — A funeral home in Hammond will host two October events to mark a newly completed expansion and 20 years of service. According to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, the 7,000-square-foot expansion adds a dedicated cremation facility, the Life Celebration Center, more space for families and a new... more »

• Hammond teenager arrested after bringing a handgun, pills to local high school Play Video

  October 6, 2026 6:33 PM

  HAMMOND — A local teenager was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly bringing a handgun and pills to Hammond High School. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the 16-year-old male student, who faces one count each of carrying a firearm by a student on school property, illegal possession of a firearm... more »

• TPSO arrests three teens after attempting to rob Hammond-area store

  October 5, 2026 5:41 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested three juveniles for trying to rob a Hammond-area discount store over the weekend, the office announced on Monday. The 16-year-old males were all booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center on two counts of attempted armed robbery with a... more »

• Hammond Regional Arts Center opens two new exhibitions featuring local artists

  October 5, 2026 12:06 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Regional Arts Center invited residents to the opening of two new art exhibitions on Friday. The 64th Annual Hammond Art Guild Open, Judged Exhibition will open in the HRAC Main Gallery alongside the Canned Art: Illustrations of Gnarly Barley Brewing by KC Coppock in the... more »

• Tangipahoa detectives searching for suspects after thousands in lawn equipment stolen in Hammond

  October 2, 2026 5:30 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Detectives are trying to identify at least two suspects who stole thousands of dollars' worth of items from a Tractor Supply store over four days. Surveillance video from Sept. 12 shows two white males suspected of taking 10 different pieces of lawn care equipment from the... more »

• Harmony Skate Jam bringing skating, live music together to support future of Hammond skate park

  October 2, 2026 10:48 AM

  HAMMOND — The Harmony Skate Jam is bringing skating and live music together to support the future of a Hammond skate park. The skate jam is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Dreamland Skate Park. The event will feature skateboarding competitions for multiple skill... more »

• Deputies: Hammond Police officer arrested after at least two alleged domestic violence incidents Play Video

  September 28, 2026 2:52 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond Police officer has been arrested after at least two domestic violence incidents, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Monday. According to deputies, on Sept. 24, a woman reported an alleged altercation with Officer Corey Bergeron at his home in Robert earlier that day. Deputies later... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office searching for several suspects wanted for variety of crimes in parish

  September 25, 2026 2:30 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for several suspects wanted for a variety of crimes across the parish. According to deputies, detectives believe a Black woman captured on surveillance footage may have information connected to a narcotics-related investigation that began at the end of August. ... more »

• Positively BR Episode 8: Comic book chaos, pumpkin patch picks & escape room tricks

  September 24, 2026 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — From finding the perfect pumpkin to celebrating the colorful world of comic books, Episode 8 of Positively BR has a little bit of everything. We’re getting into the fall spirit, putting our puzzle-solving skills to the test and sharing a free self-defense opportunity on LSU’s campus.... more »

• Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery to present solo exhibition by Ghanaian-American artist

  September 24, 2026 12:47 PM

  HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University's Contemporary Art Gallery will present a solo exhibition by Artist-in-Residence at the Irish Museum of Modern Art Addoley Dzegede. Titled "Arsenal," the exhibition opens Oct. 6 and runs through Nov. 5. A textile dyeing workshop with Dzegede is also scheduled Nov. 2 at... more »

• Local organizations partner to support military students at Southeastern Louisiana University Play Video

  September 23, 2026 11:50 AM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern's Military and Veteran Success recently received donations from the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and the American Legion Post 156 Auxiliary Group. The Combat Vets have donated school supplies to Southeastern's military-connected students, according to Southeastern Louisiana University officials. “The Combat Vets Motorcycle Association has been... more »

• Independence man accused of driving into Hammond hardware store arrested on DWI, other charges Play Video

  September 22, 2026 12:00 PM

  HAMMOND — An Independence man accused of driving into a hardware store outside of downtown Hammond has been arrested on DWI and other charges. According to Hammond Police, early Sunday morning around 1:55 a.m., Pennington's True Value of Hammond along East Thomas Street was struck by a car. After... more »

• 'It's been very humbling:' Hammond hardware store recovering after truck ran into building Play Video

  September 21, 2026 7:09 PM

  HAMMOND - A hardware store in Hammond opened to the public on Sunday, one day after a truck crashed through the walls of the facility over the weekend. The owners of Pennington True Value told WBRZ they did not expect a truck to crash through the front of the... more »

• Hammond store hit by car Saturday open for business Sunday Play Video

  September 20, 2026 5:26 PM

  HAMMOND - A Hammond store hit by a car Saturday morning was open for business Sunday. Pennington’s True Value of Hammond shared photos of the aftermath of the wreck, showing a large hole in the store's side, broken building material scattered on the floor and damaged store shelves. ... more »

• Lost pony reunited with owner after being found wandering in Tangipahoa Parish

  September 18, 2026 4:09 PM

  HAMMOND — A lost pony found in Hammond by Tangipahoa Sheriff's deputies on Friday has been reunited with its owner, according to authorities. Deputies located the pony along West Lee Hughes Road on Friday morning, with a neighbor offering to care for the animal until the owner is located.... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asks for assistance locating several suspects wanted in various crimes

  September 18, 2026 10:45 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying and locating several suspects wanted in a variety of crimes on Friday morning. On Sept. 1, the sheriff's office began investigating a residential burglary on West Hoffman Road in Hammond where the back door... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 eastbound closed near I-55 after crash; traffic backed up several miles Play Video

  September 18, 2026 8:32 AM

  HAMMOND — A crash on I-12 eastbound near I-55 southbound has closed all lanes of traffic. The crash happened around 7:13 a.m. Traffic is backed up several miles on I-12 approaching the Pumpkin Center Road exit. more »

• FBI, local agencies executing search warrant at unoccupied Southwest Railroad Avenue building in Hammond Play Video

  September 15, 2026 9:11 AM

  HAMMOND — The FBI, alongside Hammond Police and other agencies, is executing a search warrant at an unoccupied building in the 800 block of Southwest Railroad Avenue. Tuesday's operation, the FBI says, poses no threat to the public. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take an... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish road crews resume sealcoating after week of rain delays

  September 14, 2026 7:18 PM

  HAMMOND — Striping work is ready to begin and sealcoating is expected to continue—weather permitting—as crews tackle the final tasks on the 2026 pavement preservation project in Tangipahoa Parish, parish officials announced on Monday. After more than a week of rain delays, sealcoating is expected to proceed starting Monday... more »

• Hammond Police Department locate missing 14-year-old

  September 14, 2026 12:26 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department asked the public for assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old on Monday. According to the department, the Hammond teen was last seen on Saturday around 1:30 p.m., but by 12:30 p.m. Monday, he was located safely. more »

• President and CEO of North Oaks Health named Innovator of the Year Play Video

  September 14, 2026 12:06 PM

  HAMMOND — The president and CEO of North Oaks Health in Hammond received the Innovator of the Year Award from Southeastern Louisiana University. The award was presented to Michele K. Sutton by Assistant Professor for Southeastern’s College of Nursing Coletta Barrett during the College of Nursing's Convocation on Aug.... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University hosts 9/11 stair climb to honor fallen firefighters

  September 11, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Military and Veteran Success hosted the second annual Memorial Stair Climb and Community Service for 9/11 Day as the nation marked the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. The event, hosted alongside SouthEastern University Police and Roomie's Pride Pantry, saw over 200 firefighters... more »

• Hammond police ask public to help identify Home Depot wallet theft suspects

  September 10, 2026 5:30 PM

  HAMMOND — Police are looking for a couple caught on surveillance footage stealing a wallet from a Home Depot, the Hammond Police Department said Thursday. According to police, officers responded to a report of a missing wallet at The Home Depot along West Minnesota Park Road on Sept. 5... more »

• Hammond music instructor selected to represent Louisiana in national SAM lecture series

  September 10, 2026 1:12 PM

  HAMMOND — A Southeastern Louisiana University music instructor has been selected by the Society for American Music to deliver a lecture as part of a nationwide series marking the 250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Everette Scott Smith, instructor of double reeds and historical musicology, was chosen to... more »

• Hammond medical center now offers stroke and neurovascular care for multiple parishes

  September 1, 2026 5:24 PM

  HAMMOND — North Oaks Health Medical Center, located in Hammond, will begin offering neurointerventional radiology care. The new program brings advanced stroke and neurovascular care to residents in Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes, giving local access to specialized procedures that can treat life-threatening blockages. ... more »

• Holly and Smith Architects opens new Baton Rouge office amidst ongoing projects in the capital region

  September 1, 2026 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Holly and Smith Architects expanded its presence in Louisiana on Tuesday with the opening of a new office in Baton Rouge. The new location provides an additional home base for the firm, which already has offices in Hammond, New Orleans and Lafayette, and strengthens its connection... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University rallies donors for annual Sept. 16 Giving Day Play Video

  August 25, 2026 4:25 PM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University is set to hold its annual Giving Day on Sept. 16. The 24-hour online effort brings alumni, friends, students and community members together to support the university. Donations are encouraged between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. at southeasterngivingday.org. Interim Vice President for University... more »

• Crash leaves I-12 eastbound off-ramp to I-55 northbound near Hammond partially blocked

  August 22, 2026 11:57 AM

  HAMMOND — The Louisiana State Police responded to a crash that left the I-12 eastbound off-ramp to I-55 northbound partially blocked on Saturday morning near Hammond. According to troopers, the crash involved a commercial motor vehicle that was left lying on its side. Drivers in the area should... more »

• 2 men accused of stealing AT&T copper wire from Holden arrested in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  August 20, 2026 2:41 PM

  HOLDEN — Two men accused of stealing $10,000 worth of AT&T copper wire from James Chapel Road in Holden have been arrested. According to Livingston Parish deputies, Emile Cardinale and Vincent Bonura stole the wire on Monday and Tuesday. The pair were located at a home on Adam... more »

• Burn bans continue to increase across Louisiana; what this means as high temperatures persist Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:14 AM

  HAMMOND - Twenty-two parishes across Louisiana are under burn bans, including East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes, with that list expected to grow. The bans are due to extremely dry conditions and follow requests by local fire chiefs. The ban restricts open burning, which means burning outside... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University's new museum brings more than 1,000 military antiques to campus Play Video

  August 19, 2026 12:27 PM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University is opening a new military history museum called the HIPS Military Museum, with its opening exhibit focused on the Nuremberg Trials. The museum opens Aug. 26 in the Patricia A. Ahrens Gallery, on the second floor of Fayard Hall at 1250 North Oak Ave.... more »

• Police asking for public's help in finding missing Hammond woman Play Video

  August 18, 2026 6:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Police in Hammond are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman who has not been seen in over a month. Jelisha Omotoyo was last seen July 17 at 220 Morris Road, Apt. 2. She is described as a Black woman with a medium to... more »

• Hammond man faces charges tied to 2 separate shootings

  August 14, 2026 3:46 PM

  HAMMOND — One person was arrested in Hammond on Friday following the execution of a search warrant in connection with an August shooting on Apple Street and a shooting in downtown Hammond. According to the Hammond Police Department, officers, along with the FBI, executed a search warrant at a... more »

• 14-year-old boy arrested, allegedly brought two BB guns to Hammond school Play Video

  August 12, 2026 4:22 PM

  HAMMOND - A 14-year-old was arrested for bringing two BB guns to a Hammond middle school inside his book bag on Wednesday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the teen was a student at Hammond Eastside Upper School. TPSO said that a different student told a teacher that... more »

• Hammond hospital adds relaxation space to support employee well-being

  August 11, 2026 3:49 PM

  HAMMOND — North Oaks Health has opened a Resilience Room for employees at its North Oaks Medical Center campus, giving staff a dedicated space to recharge during their workday. The room, which includes massage chairs, yoga mats and soothing nature sounds, is available to employees during approved breaks or... more »

• Third juvenile suspect arrested after Hammond stolen car chase, 1 still at large

  August 9, 2026 5:58 PM

  HAMMOND — A third person was arrested on Sunday after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended with a crash in a wooded area on Saturday evening. According to the Hammond Police Department, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reported stolen near Cherry Street when... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory to begin shift to K-12 model starting in 2027 Play Video

  August 6, 2026 2:54 PM

  HAMMOND — Starting in fall 2027, the Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory School will expand by adding one grade each year for the next four years through 12th grade. The expansion is a partnership between the Tangipahoa Parish School System and Southeastern's College of Education. The Southeastern Lab School... more »

• Hammond Police searching for suspect in attempted robbery at convenience store

  August 6, 2026 1:17 PM

  HAMMOND – The Hammond Police Department is searching for an attempted robbery suspect. According to police, around 2 a.m. on Aug. 1, officers responded to Rende's Quick Stop on West University Avenue after an attempted robbery. Hammond Police learned that a suspect was attempting to steal merchandise from... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigating shooting at pool party that left 3 people injured Play Video

  August 5, 2026 1:48 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a pool party that injured three people. According to deputies, dispatchers received multiple calls reporting shots fired along Hinson Road near Old Baton Rouge Highway around 9 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they found a... more »

• Southeastern picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll, prepares to return to practice

  August 3, 2026 11:27 AM

  HAMMOND — The Southeastern Louisiana University football team was the second pick in the Southland Conference preseason poll released on Monday. At the end of the 2025 season, Southeastern finished 15th in the final FCS poll, finishing 9-4 overall and 7-1 in SLC. The Lions made their fourth playoff... more »

• Police seeking info for Hammond gas station burglary Play Video

  July 30, 2026 5:42 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police are seeking information about a burglary that occurred at the On the Run gas station on East Morris Avenue earlier this week. On Tuesday, Hammond Police responded to the On the Run following a burglary alarm and found one of the front windows were shattered.... more »

• Smalls Sliders opening new location in Hammond Play Video

  July 24, 2026 2:35 PM

  HAMMOND — A new Smalls Sliders location is coming to Tangipahoa Parish. Construction on the new location in Hammond along South West Railroad Avenue begins Monday, a spokesperson told WBRZ. The Hammond location will be the 19th Smalls location in Louisiana. more »

• Hammond's South Coburn Road closed Thursday near intersection with Lake Wind Drive for culvert replacement

  July 23, 2026 9:01 AM

  HAMMOND — South Coburn Road is closed Thursday near the intersection with Lake Wind Drive as crews install a new culvert. According to the Tangipahoa Parish government, South Coburn Road will be closed around 250 feet south of its intersection with Lake Wind Drive. Work is expected to... more »

• New commanders take charge of Louisiana National Guard aviation units in Hammond

  July 21, 2026 5:40 PM

  HAMMOND — The Louisiana National Guard's 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment welcomed new commanders during a joint change of command ceremony at the 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group Readiness Center in Hammond on July 12. Col. Jacques Comeaux assumed command of the 204th... more »

• Officials identify 2 killed in Hammond motorcycle crash Saturday Play Video

  July 20, 2026 5:23 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department has released the identities of two people who died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday evening. The two were identified as 31-year-old Kaleb Bishop of Hammond and 33-year-old Brittany Novak of Albany. Police say the crash happened around 6:45 p.m. when the... more »

• 'We're not giving up on our children:' Hammond community members walk for peace Play Video

  July 18, 2026 7:59 PM

  HAMMOND - Dozens of people gathered at Hammond's Zemurray Park for a Jericho Walk, a peaceful procession aimed at addressing gun violence in the community. Organizer Elder Winda Andrews of Holy Anointed House of Prayer described Friday's event as inspired by a biblical story, with the belief that change... more »

• Pair arrested for stolen copper wire face additional animal sexual abuse charges following investigation Play Video

  July 18, 2026 1:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A pair arrested following the discovery of 3,400 pounds of stolen AT&T copper wire now face additional charges of animal sexual abuse after a search warrant was conducted on their electronic devices. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Todd Pearce, 42 and Ashley Landry, 41, were... more »

• 'A resolution is coming:' One Hammond neighborhood's internet restored after copper-theft outage Play Video

  July 15, 2026 7:06 PM

  HAMMOND - After a week without internet services due to copper thieves, one Hammond neighborhood is seeing work on its copper cables on Wednesday following a WBRZ report. JC Watts lives off North Coburn Road in Hammond, right off Highway 190. WBRZ spoke to Watts on Tuesday about his... more »

• Hammond Police make 16 arrests, seize 10 guns in one night during downtown sweep Play Video

  July 15, 2026 3:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested 16 people and seized 10 guns in a one-night sweep of the downtown area. The sweep, which the police department called a "crime suppression operation," happened on Saturday night. Arrestees range from 16 to 27 years old. Half are not from Hammond, with three... more »

• 1 injured in overnight shooting in downtown Hammond on North Cate Street Play Video

  July 11, 2026 9:38 AM

  HAMMOND — A person was injured in an overnight shooting in the downtown district of Hammond on North Cate Street at East Charles Street, according to the Hammond Police Department. The shooting occurred around 2:09 a.m. on Saturday when officers working downtown heard multiple gunshots before discovering a victim... more »

• Hi-Ho announces closure of Livingston location of barbecue restaurant Play Video

  July 7, 2026 10:27 AM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish location of barbecue restaurant Hi-Ho is closing its doors after more than two years, citing staffing shortages on Tuesday. "This is not the ending we ever imagined," the restaurant, located on South Frost Road, said in a Facebook post. The restaurant's owners said... more »

• Hammond Fire crews put out fire at abandoned house behind Chick-Fil-A on US 190

  July 7, 2026 8:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Firefighters put out a fire at an abandoned house behind the Chick-Fil-A on U.S. 190 in Hammond on Tuesday morning. The Hammond Police Department was first called about the fire around 5:55 a.m. After crews arrived, the fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries... more »

• Hammond Police investigating June battery that left 1 person hospitalized

  July 6, 2026 2:54 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is investigating a second-degree battery that happened near the corner of North Cate and East Robert streets in June. According to police, they responded to reports of an altercation around 2 a.m. on June 27 to find a man with moderate injuries. Security... more »

• Deputies cite 7 clerks at Tangipahoa Parish businesses for underage tobacco, alcohol sales

  July 6, 2026 7:08 AM

  AMITE — Deputies cited seven clerks at multiple Tangipahoa Parish businesses for underage tobacco and alcohol sales and use. The results of the months-long operation were announced Sunday. According to deputies, more than 38 retail alcoholic beverage and tobacco establishments on the southern end of the parish were visited.... more »

• Fifth suspect arrested in connection with Hammond home invasion

  July 2, 2026 1:05 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested an 18-year-old woman who was wanted in connection with a Hammond home invasion. On Wednesday, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of Natara Smith and Makyah Holmes, both 18, as well as a 16-year-old female and a 13-year-old female, each on... more »

• 3 arrests made in connection with fatal Hammond drive-by shooting Play Video

  June 30, 2026 6:44 PM

  HAMMOND — Four months after a man was gunned down while pulled over alongside Interstate 55 in Hammond, law enforcement has made three arrests in his killing. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, 18-year-old Ravell Javion Steptoe pulled his black Kia over along the I-55 northbound entrance ramp... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies find missing epileptic man last seen on La. 1064

  June 30, 2026 9:37 AM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish deputies have found an epileptic man who was last seen Tuesday morning along La. 1064 without shoes. The man was reported missing around 2 a.m. By 8:30 a.m., he was found safe. more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for man last seen in Hammond in December

  June 26, 2026 2:25 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for a 58-year-old man last seen in December. Frankie Harrell was last seen along Alligator Drive in Hammond, deputies said. He was only reported missing on Tuesday, June 23. Harrell is a Black man with brown eyes, black and grey hair... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish officials monitoring multiple roads for flooding following Tuesday's storms Play Video

  June 17, 2026 9:34 AM

  HAMMOND — Following Tuesday's heavy rain, parts of Tangipahoa Parish experienced significant flooding and high water. Tangipahoa Parish deputies said that Briar Patch Cemetery Road at the south curve and Hayden Road just south of Highway 10 are being monitored for flooding. Trees were also reported down at... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University hires new head of music and performing arts department from Clemson Play Video

  June 16, 2026 11:19 AM

  HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University has appointed a new head for its music and performing arts department. Paul Buyer comes to Southeastern from Clemson University. He previously served as director of percussion, director of music and acting associate dean. “Dr. Paul Buyer joins us at a time of... more »

• Former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot man in Hammond now faces murder charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:47 AM

  HAMMOND — A former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot a man in the chest in Hammond is now being charged with second-degree murder after he died in the hospital, jail records show. K emlyn Lomas, 58, was initially arrested on May 28 on attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery and... more »

• Truck catches fire along I-12 near Hammond; causing several miles of congestion Play Video

  June 12, 2026 1:32 PM

  HAMMOND — A truck caught fire around noon on Friday along I-12. The fire happened near Hammond, causing several miles of congestion on the interstate between I-55 and La. 43 going west toward Baton Rouge. more »

• Hammond man faces 24 counts of child pornography charges Play Video

  June 11, 2026 1:29 PM

  HAMMOND — The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Hammond man for allegedly possessing child pornography. Kevin Dewayne Turpin, 50, was first arrested May 28 and then faced additional charges on June 4, according to the Attorney General's office. On May 28, Turpin was charged with 13 counts... more »

• Police release license plate number of stolen suspect vehicle in fatal Hammond gas station shooting Play Video

  June 5, 2026 3:02 PM

  HAMMOND — The stolen car driven by suspects in an early Thursday morning fatal shooting at a Hammond gas station has been identified as a white 2008 4-door Honda Civic from Mississippi, police said Friday. Hammond Police said that the car, which bears the Mississippi License Plate PJY050, was... more »

• VIDEO: 70 to 80 bullets fired at wrong person in Hammond gas station shooting, police say Play Video

  June 4, 2026 10:35 AM

  HAMMOND — Two people shot and killed a 50-year-old woman instead of the person they were targeting at a Hammond gas station early Thursday morning, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said. According to police, the two gunmen followed a gray sedan, believing their target to be inside, to... more »