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• Face-scanning technology at bars proposed after underage drinking deaths in Louisiana Play Video

  May 5, 2026 6:43 PM

  HAMMOND — A bill that would require bars to use face-scanning technology to verify the age of patrons has stalled in committee after its author chose to defer it. State Sen. Beth Mizell deferred the legislation, which came in the wake of the 2023 death of LSU student Madison... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for two men accused of shooting at vehicles in Hammond

  May 3, 2026 10:12 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help identifying two men accused of opening fire on vehicles at a Hammond intersection Saturday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, the two men fired at another vehicle around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stein Road... more »

• WATCH: Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for multiple people who broke into cars in Hammond neighorhood Play Video

  May 1, 2026 2:09 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for multiple people accused of breaking into numerous vehicles along Covington Ridge Drive. During the overnight hours of Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27, several people went through the Covington Ridge neighborhood in Hammond, pulling on vehicle door handles and stealing... more »

• Special Olympics Louisiana in need of volunteers as Mississippi athletes set to join summer games

  April 29, 2026 3:51 PM

  HAMMOND — Special Olympics Louisiana needs more volunteers for its upcoming State Summer Games, as athletes from Mississippi will compete in Louisiana this year. Competitors with Special Olympics Mississippi will compete alongside Special Olympics Louisiana athletes at the State Summer Games from May 22-24 at Southeastern Louisiana University. SOLA... more »

• Old Hammond Highway set for $12 million upgrade to ease traffic and boost safety Play Video

  April 28, 2026 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A nearly $12 million project is planned for Old Hammond Highway, aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety along one of the area's most heavily traveled corridors. The project will be broken up into phases. The first two phases start in May and involve widening Old... more »

• MOVEBR breaks ground on Old Hammond Highway Project Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards joined the MOVEBR program management team as it broke ground on the Old Hammond Highway Project on Monday. The project will design and construct a roundabout and approaches at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway and South Flannery Road. The construction will also... more »

• TikTok video leads to the arrest of a Hammond teen Play Video

  April 24, 2026 5:01 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond teen was arrested following a TikTok video posted to social media in March, according to the Hammond Police Department. Officers said the video posted by 19-year-old Amari Sexton sparked controversy following previous shootings at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. On March 31, officers with the... more »

• Former home of Mariner's Inn restaurant catches fire Thursday morning, Hammond firefighters say

  April 23, 2026 9:57 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond firefighters put out a Thursday morning fire at the former home of the Mariner's Inn restaurant. The Hammond Fire Department was first notified of the fire around 5:27 a.m. When they arrived at the West Thomas Street building, crews found smoke coming out of the building... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University shifts to remote operations Thursday after power outage

  April 23, 2026 9:46 AM

  HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University transitioned to remote operations on Thursday after a campus power outage. Campus operations are expected to resume as normal on Friday, the university said. "This is not a closure, and all employees who are able to do so are expected to continue to... more »

• 32-year-old arrested for allegedly selling drugs near Southeastern Louisiana University Play Video

  April 20, 2026 4:06 PM

  HAMMOND — Police arrested a man accused of selling marijuana and THC vapes near Southeastern Louisiana University campus. The Hammond Police Department said it was alerted by the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office that Gage Banks, 32, was recently arrested in Livingston Parish for allegedly having marijuana and THC vapes.... more »

• Coroner identifies Hammond father allegedly killed by his 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old son outside a Hammond school last week. Damien Combs, 45, was shot on April 14 outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street, officials said. Police said his 13-year-old... more »

• Police: Hammond father dies days after allegedly being shot by 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 18, 2026 11:54 AM

  HAMMOND — A man who was allegedly shot by his teenage son outside a school earlier this week has died from his injuries on Saturday, the Hammond Police Department said. The shooting happened Tuesday at the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street. Police say the 13-year-old boy shot... more »

• ICE officials detail pursuit, standoff that led to 2 Honduran nationals being arrested in Hammond Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:26 AM

  HAMMOND — Two Honduran nationals were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after the pair led authorities on a chase and barricaded themselves in a Thompson Road home in Hammond, a spokesperson for the agency told WBRZ. According to ICE, agents and Hammond Police officers attempted to stop... more »

• Protesters gather as ICE agents stake out Hammond home for over 13 hours Play Video

  April 16, 2026 6:28 PM

  HAMMOND — Protesters gathered outside a Hammond home where ICE followed two men after a traffic stop on Wednesday night. WBRZ was the only news station there. ICE agents took the two men into custody after waiting more than 13 hours outside a home on Thompson Road. Dozens... more »

• Police: Teen refuses to enter school, shoots dad and threatens officer; car speeds away and hits house Play Video

  April 14, 2026 9:32 AM

  HAMMOND — A 13-year-old boy who refused to get out of his father's car at the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus Tuesday was detained by police after he shot his dad and approached a school resource officer with a handgun, Hammond officials said. The school was shut down after the... more »

• Sheriff: 19 people arrested, 12 guns confiscated over weekend at Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 13, 2026 1:25 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested 19 people and confiscated 12 guns over the weekend at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker on Monday said the majority of those arrested were under the age of 25, including two juveniles. Those arrested at minimum face a charge of... more »

• Hammond man arrested on several firearms charges following the execution of a search warrant Play Video

  April 10, 2026 12:46 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on several firearms charges following the execution of a search warrant by the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division, the SWAT Team and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. According to investigators, while executing a search warrant at the residence of 20-year-old Quinton Jennings... more »

• Hammond man may face federal charges after he was arrested twice in one week on gun charges Play Video

  April 2, 2026 2:33 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man could face federal charges after he was arrested on gun charges twice within a week, the Hammond Police Department said Thursday. According to police, officers stopped 19-year-old Dewayne Pines as he was driving in Hammond on March 26. During a search of his car,... more »

• Police investigating after 2 people were injured along US 190 in Hammond Play Video

  April 2, 2026 1:51 PM

  HAMMOND — A man and a woman were injured and taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds in Hammond, police said. Around 8:22 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to reports that a woman had been shot along U.S. 190 near Morris Road. When they arrived, she was taken to... more »

• Motorcyclist arrested after leading officers on multi-parish chase, Hammond police say Play Video

  March 31, 2026 1:44 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond police arrested a motorcyclist after he allegedly led officers on a multi-parish chase. The Hammond Police Department says an officer tried to stop Thomas Gainey, 29, of Ponchatoula, when he was spotted driving 70 miles per hour in a 45 mile-per-hour zone. Gainey allegedly did... more »

• Hammond Police Department searching for woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances Play Video

  March 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances from a store on Monday. According to officers, a woman, along with four minors, stole the fragrances from an Ulta Beauty on Hammond Square Drive. Police said the woman... more »

• Hammond Police Department says missing 13-year-old returns home safely

  March 23, 2026 10:50 AM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department says a 13-year-old who went missing over the weekend returned home safely. According to the department, he was last seen on March 21 at 8:30 p.m. By 10:25 a.m. on Monday, March 23, he returned home safely. more »

• Man arrested after search warrant led to drug bust in Hammond Play Video

  March 20, 2026 4:14 PM

  HAMMOND — One man was arrested Wednesday after a search warrant for an illegal gun yielded over 700 grams of marijuana and over 200 grams of methamphetamine, the Hammond Police Department said. Officials said the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division and the HPD SWAT Team were conducting a search... more »

• DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center experiencing power outage due to downed wires Play Video

  March 17, 2026 11:31 AM

  PUMPKIN CENTER — DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center lost power due to downed wires Tuesday morning, the company said. An outage map shows affected homes off of Pumpkin Center Road. DEMCO said about 234 people lost power around 5 a.m. The company attributed the outage to downed wires... more »

• Four arrested following fatal shooting in Hammond Play Video

  March 16, 2026 3:41 PM

  HAMMOND — Four people were arrested following a fatal Saturday morning shooting in Hammond. According to the Hammond Police Department, two residents were returning home when an unknown individual shot at their vehicle as it backed into a driveway, killing 33-year-old Keyra Wilson, the passenger of the vehicle. ... more »

• Hammond police arrest man wanted on murder charges Play Video

  March 16, 2026 6:13 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond police arrested a man early Monday morning who was wanted in connection with a Friday morning murder. According to police, Trevion Ferguson, 27, went to a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office substation along Club Deluxe Road for questioning on Sunday related to a murder that happened in... more »

• Two suspects wanted after $3,000 stolen, damaged at Hammond sports park Play Video

  March 11, 2026 1:56 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is attempting to identify multiple suspects in a burglary investigation. Hammond Police said that they are investigating a burglary at Chappapeela Sports Park that happened on Feb. 17, where two people damaged a lock and removed approximately $2,000 of merchandise from the park's... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in Hammond Play Video

  March 11, 2026 12:45 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Hammond. Warren Seither, 33, turned himself over to authorities Tuesday after information about the death of 32-year-old Shawn Paul Schech was made public. Seither was arrested on one count of fatal... more »

• 32-year-old bicyclist killed in Hammond hit-and-run crash; deputies ask for help identifying driver Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:57 PM

  HAMMOND — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond over the weekend, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. TPSO deputies said Shawn Paul Schech, 32, was riding his bike eastbound along Old Covington Highway just after midnight on Sunday when he was struck by a car... more »

• Several arrested in drug bust following search warrant by Hammond Police Department

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men were arrested for possession with intent to distribute on Thursday after a search by the Hammond Police Department led to multiple arrests. According to the department, in early 2026, officers with the Narcotics Division began investigating a residence on North Holly Street for the distribution... more »

• Hammond man arrested for allegedly raping a child, Attorney General's office says Play Video

  March 5, 2026 3:43 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested for allegedly raping a child, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill's office. James Michael Hill, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at his home in Hammond on multiple charges: - One count of molestation of a juvenile under... more »

• Hammond man arrested on drug charges after police intercept package with marijuana Play Video

  February 26, 2026 7:42 PM

  HAMMOND — Police arrested a man after they said they found marijuana and other drugs in his car, as well as a package full of drugs being delivered to him. Detectives with the Hammond Police Narcotics Division reportedly learned on Feb. 23 that a package was being sent to... more »

• Police have identified man who allegedly burglarized 20 storage units

  February 26, 2026 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Thursday they have identified a man accused of breaking into 20 Baton Rouge storage units. On Wednesday night, the Baton Rouge Police Department asked the public for help identifying him. He allegedly burglarized 20 storage units along Old Hammond Highway on the afternoon of... more »

• Teen girl fatally shot in Hammond; 18-year-old booked on negligent homicide charges Play Video

  February 25, 2026 9:14 AM

  HAMMOND — An 18-year-old was arrested on negligent homicide charges after a teen girl died in the hospital from a gunshot wound, Hammond Police said. Police said they responded to reports of a shooting around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday and found a 14-year-old girl with an apparent gunshot wound.... more »

• Hammond Police searching for missing 40-year-old woman last seen near Will Frazier Lane

  February 23, 2026 11:01 AM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a missing 40-year-old woman. According to police, Amanda Digiovanni was last seen on Feb. 20 around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Will Frazier Lane. She was last seen wearing red shorts, a white shirt and no shoes. Digiovanni... more »

• Hammond Fire Department responds to two residential structure fires within one hour Play Video

  February 22, 2026 2:35 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Fire Department responded to two residential structure fires within one hour on Sunday. According to the department, firefighters arrived at Flanagan's Way around 9 a.m. to find a duplex apartment on fire. The fire was quickly brought under control with no reported injuries. The cause... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies: Woman arrested after stealing from Hammond Dollar General stores with two others Play Video

  February 20, 2026 12:30 PM

  HAMMOND — A woman accused of stealing from Tangipahoa Parish dollar stores was arrested by deputies. Lisa Tate, 57, was arrested Thursday on theft charges. Tate, alongside 47-year-old Paula Forney and 51-year-old Chekita White, allegedly went into a Hammond Dollar General in June 2025 and one of them... more »

• Suspect in Hammond apartment complex shooting released from hospital, booked into jail Play Video

  February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

  HAMMOND — The suspect in a shooting at a Hammond apartment complex was released from the hospital on Thursday and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Marquanvius Jones is accused of killing 26-year-old Javan Meyers after the two allegedly shot at each other during a fight. Jones allegedly hit... more »

• Mariner's Inn Restaurant and Bar shuts its doors after more than four decades of business Play Video

  February 14, 2026 11:00 AM

  HAMMOND — A popular restaurant in downtown Hammond announced that it will permanently close its doors on Wednesday. Mariner's Inn Restaurant and Bar announced on Saturday that after more than four decades of business, it will be shutting down and selling decor from the restaurant in an estate sale... more »

• 'I couldn't sleep at all': Hammond neighborhood recovers after deadly shooting Play Video

  February 13, 2026 7:25 PM

  HAMMOND — The aftermath of violence in a tight-knit community could still be seen Friday as shell casings were scattered in yards, and neighbors were confused and frightened by the experience. A 26-year-old man was killed, and four others were shot, including a young child, around 11:30 a.m. at... more »

• Five people shot after gunfire breaks out at Hammond apartment complex; 1 dead, 1 taken into custody Play Video

  February 12, 2026 2:38 PM

  HAMMOND — Five people were shot when gunfire broke out at a Hammond apartment complex Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Willow Villa apartments off Old Baton Rouge Highway. According to deputies Marquanvius Jones fired into the crowd, 26-year-old Javan Myers fired back. Myers... more »

• Hammond Police Department asks for help locating missing 15-year-old Play Video

  February 2, 2026 11:10 AM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department asked for the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old from Hammond on Monday. According to officers, Jayden Berry was last seen on Jan. 28 around 5 a.m. as he boarded a school bus near South Mooney Avenue. Berry was last seen... more »

• FBI, Louisiana State Police seize $1.5 million worth of cocaine during multiple Hammond drug busts Play Video

  January 29, 2026 7:31 AM

  HAMMOND — Multiple law enforcement agencies seized $1.5 million worth of cocaine during Hammond drug busts earlier this week. According to the Louisiana State Police, troopers, alongside FBI agents, executed multiple search warrants in the Hammond area on Tuesday. The operation targeted a drug trafficking operation involved in the... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for missing 14-year-old Play Video

  January 14, 2026 9:49 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway 14-year-old. Rayn Johnson was last seen Saturday, Jan. 10, at his family’s apartment off the I-55 Service Road. Johnson’s mother says he left after an argument and has not returned. Rayn... more »

• Hammond Police ask for the public's help in burglary case Play Video

  January 12, 2026 6:33 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is requesting the public's help in solving a residential burglary that occurred on the 400 block of Sentell Drive. Officers said several items, including antiques, furniture, electronics and photographs holding sentimental value, were taken. Police ask that anyone with information about the... more »

• Oscar Lofton, former Southeastern football coach and athletic director, dies at 87 Play Video

  January 6, 2026 2:40 PM

  HAMMOND — Oscar Lofton, a former head football coach and athletic director at Southeastern Louisiana University, passed away at 87 years old. Today we mourn the passing of a true Lion for Life, Oscar Lofton. A SLU Athletics Hall of Famer, Coach Lofton was a three-sport star in... more »

• Hammond man dead in Ascension Parish crash along La. 30 Play Video

  January 5, 2026 3:57 AM

  GEISMAR — One person died in a crash along La. 30 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana State Police said. LSP said 25-year-old Hammond man Jalen Davis died in the crash, which happened Sunday around 7:20 a.m. The crash also left La. 3115 closed. A tractor-trailer was traveling west on... more »

• Hammond man convicted of first-degree murder, awaits trial for escaping jail more than a year ago Play Video

  December 31, 2025 6:23 PM

  AMITE — A Hammond man was convicted of first-degree murder more than a year after he escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, according to the District Attorney's office. Omarion Hookfin, 21, was found guilty of the 2022 murder of Donte Perry and the attempted murder of Perry's 12-year-old son.... more »

• Hammond man arrested for allegedly selling crack cocaine while on federal probation Play Video

  December 29, 2025 8:18 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department arrested a man following an investigation for allegedly distributing crack cocaine while on federal probation. The department, along with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, began an investigation into 43-year-old Gelvin Jennings of Hammond on Dec. 29 after suspecting him of allegedly selling crack... more »

• Southeastern University asks residents to donate Christmas trees after holiday for wetland restoration

  December 19, 2025 12:12 PM

  HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University is asking residents who live near the school to donate their Christmas trees to have them recycled for wetland restoration. The service, provided by Southeastern's Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station, will allow Christmas trees to have a new life after the holidays. "Recycled... more »

• 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 »