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Hammond, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Hammond! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hammond police officer is being held without bond
  • Which SLU beach volleyball standouts just made the All-Academic team?
  • How a Southeastern student from Hammond gained a powerful statewide education voice

Also on today's calendar: Murph’s Trivia — Downtown Hammond and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hammond police officer denied bond as court testimony reveals new details in cockfighting sting (nola.com) — A Hammond police officer remains jailed without bond after a federal judge ruled he must stay in custody while facing allegations tied to a cockfighting investigation. Testimony described how the officer allegedly involved other Hammond officers and city equipment, raising serious questions about local law enforcement conduct that Hammond residents will want to follow closely.
   

2. BEACH VB: Five Sandy Lions named to SLC All-Academic Team (an17.com) — Southeastern Louisiana University’s beach volleyball team in Hammond just celebrated five players earning Southland Conference All-Academic honors after a record-setting season. The Sandy Lions posted their best-ever win total, strong GPAs, and multiple conference awards, highlighting both athletic success and academic commitment right here in Hammond.
   

3. Southeastern student makes history as Louisiana Board of Regents member (an17.com) — A Southeastern Louisiana University student leader in Hammond has been chosen as the next student member of the Louisiana Board of Regents, giving the campus a direct voice in statewide higher education decisions. Biological sciences major and SGA president Maria Nechaeva will help shape planning, budgeting, and academic programs for Louisiana’s 32 public colleges and universities while continuing her leadership on the Hammond campus.
   

4. Instructor of Mathematics (nola.com) — Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond is hiring an Instructor of Mathematics, with applications due by June 16, 2026. Candidates need at least a master’s degree in math or a related field and should submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript through the university’s online application system.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found and reunited.
    Reward! Posting for a friend. Our dog left our yard about an hour ago from South Baptist Road. Male Boxer Very friendly. Please call 985 969 5000… (Nextdoor Pumpkin Center)
  • My two Belgian Malinois ran off about an hour ago
    Both are fawn in colon with black on there faces 504-460[1313 I’m on little Italy Thank you (Nextdoor Old Covington Hwy)
  • Goodwill Industries of Southeast Louisiana, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Lead (Hammond, LA) in Hammond. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Store Sales Merchandiser in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hammond

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