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🌱 Were you at Hammond Target during this theft and battery incident?
Hammond, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Hammond! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you at Hammond Target during this theft and battery incident?
- Why Hammond police just arrested 30 people downtown in days.
- Hammond teen killed in St. Helena hit-and-run; driver turns himself in.
Also on today's calendar: Bring Your Own Craft — Downtown Hammond and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Periods of sun; hot and humid, temps: high: 97, low: 76.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• HPD seeks suspect in Target theft and battery (hammondstar.com) — Hammond Police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of stealing items and shoving an employee at the Target on Hammond Square Drive on July 18. Investigators say the suspect hid merchandise, left without paying, and pushed a worker who tried to stop him. Residents with information can contact Detective Wade Phares or Crime Stoppers anonymously. 
• 30 arrested in downtown Hammond ‘zero tolerance' operation (unfilteredwithkiran.com) — Hammond police made 30 arrests and seized multiple firearms during recent “zero tolerance” crime-suppression operations downtown, following an earlier shooting that injured a 17-year-old. Officers focused on traffic stops, curfew enforcement, and juvenile supervision, and reminded parents they can face charges for improper supervision. Residents are urged to report criminal activity directly to Hammond PD or Crime Stoppers.
• St. Helena: Head-on crash leaves 19-year-old from Hammond dead (unfilteredwithkiran.com) — A 19-year-old Hammond resident, Caden Thomas, died early Friday after a head-on hit-and-run crash on LA 1045 in St. Helena Parish. State Police say a pickup crossed the centerline, then the driver fled but later turned himself in and now faces negligent homicide and hit-and-run charges. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is still ongoing.
📸 Around Hammond
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Upcoming Events in
Hammond
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★ Featured events ★
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Saturday Night Karaoke — Downtown Hammond →
Brady's, 110 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond
10:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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Bring Your Own Craft — Downtown Hammond →
Carpe Librum, 119 S Cypress St, Hammond
12:00 pm -
Afternoon Sailing →
Painting with a Twist, 204 E Thomas St, Hammond
2:30 pm -
Two Stepping Class at Gnarly Barley — Downtown Hammond →
Gnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd, Hammond
5:00 pm -
HHMS Band Camp
Hammond High Magnet School HHMS Band Room
8:00 am -
Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Northshore Media Group 200 E Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401
8:30 am -
HHMS Band Camp
Hammond High Magnet School HHMS Band Room
8:00 am -
HHMS Mini Cheer Camp
Hammond High Magnet School HHMS Gym
8:00 am
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Thursday July 30
📣 Hammond Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jade Sanders →
Blackened Brew, 14256 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond
11:30 am -
Dystopian Book Club — Downtown Hammond →
Carpe Librum, 119 S Cypress St, Hammond
1:00 pm -
HHMS Band Camp
Hammond High Magnet School HHMS Band Room
8:00 am -
Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Northshore Media Group 200 E Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401
8:30 am
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a rescue that may be able to help these sweet babies.
Their owner moved and left them. They are covered in fleas and ticks. I’ve removed as many ticks as possible from the brown lab but the white pitbull… (Nextdoor University / Morrison) - C'mon folks.
At times we need those slow weeks to take it all in, and deep breath. Don't give up. TGIF is right around the corner. Before you know it, it's suds… (Nextdoor Reed St to S Cate St)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Hammond. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ponchatoula
- Ponchatoula: Two arrested after officers seize over 450 pounds of marijuana from home (unfilteredwithkiran.com)
Livingston
- At least 13 people booked at Livingston Parish facility on July 21 (floridaparishnews.com)
- Entergy donates $5,000 to support Livingston Parish Litter Abatement Program (an17.com)
- Woman arrested in extortion, harassment case involving AI-generated photos (wafb.com)
Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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