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🌱 How dependent are Hammond nonprofits on government grants this year?
Coming up: Northlake Christian Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Ponchatoula on the Hammond Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How dependent are Hammond nonprofits on government grants this year?
- See where Hammond schools rank in parish enrollment this year
- How high is SLU football ranked before kicking off in Hammond?
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hammond non-profits by government grant share in 2024 (floridaparishnews.com) — Nonprofits based in Hammond, including Southeast Spouse Abuse Program and the Hammond Rural Fire Department, are ranked by how much of their 2024 revenue came from government grants. Using IRS Form 990 data, the piece compares contributions, assets, and grant dependence across several Hammond-serving organizations, helping residents understand how key local services are funded. 
• Which Tangipahoa Parish school had the highest enrollment in 2025-26? (floridaparishnews.com) — Hammond families can see how their schools stack up: Hammond High Magnet, Hammond Eastside Magnet, Hammond Westside Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet, Greenville Park Leadership Academy, and Southeastern Lab School all appear in Tangipahoa's 2025–26 enrollment rankings. The article also breaks down parishwide demographics and places local numbers in the context of statewide education performance.
• Southeastern Louisiana ranked 20th in AFCA FCS Coaches Preseason Top 25 (crescentcitysports.com) — Southeastern Louisiana University's Hammond-based Lions football team will kick off 2026 ranked 20th in the AFCA FCS Coaches preseason poll, continuing a strong run of top-25 finishes. The article highlights returning standouts on offense, defense, and special teams, and notes key preseason dates plus the Aug. 27 home opener at Strawberry Stadium.
📸 Around Hammond
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond
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★ Featured events ★
- Northlake Christian Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Ponchatoula →
Ponchatoula High School, 19452 LA-22, Ponchatoula
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- 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
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chamber 101
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Tangipahoa Chamber Frances Chauvin Board Room 400 NW Railroad Avenue Hammond, LA 70401
8:00 am - Bus Attendant Class
Perrin Early Learning Center TPSS Technology Center
2:00 pm - Music Bingo with J. Queue — Downtown Hammond →
Benny's Place, 204 W Thomas St, Hammond
8:00 pm - Pre-K Boys Attend
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, LA 70454 - Pre-K All Students Attend
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, LA 70454 - Community Bus Tour
Midway Elementary School TPSS Technology Center
8:00 am - Bourbon & Bullets -Tangi Crime Stoppers
Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce The Oaks Wedding & Events Center, 18444 LA-22, Ponchatoula, LA
7:00 pm - 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 - Bus Driver Training
Midway Elementary School TPSS Technology Center
5:00 pm - Family Matters Meeting - Office of Innovation Event
Perrin Early Learning Center 111 JW Davis Dr Hammond LA 70403
10:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Here we go good neighbors.
Words can motivate; hinder; or manipulate us. Depending on usage. In The WaterBoy the coach told Bobby to use tackling fuel to defend against the… (Nextdoor Reed St to S Cate St) - Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Market Street and Church Street?
And on the side of Cashio's on West Thomas Street? (Nextdoor University / Morrison)
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Hammond. Apply here.
- Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#24 - 112 South Morrison Boulevard in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albany
- Albany tied for 45th among Louisiana cities for July scam reports (floridaparishnews.com)
Livingston
- Livingston Parish Library to host Book-Con, a celebration of books and comics, September 19 (livingstonparishnews.com)
- $1.7M road project on Juban Road in Livingston Parish to bring new asphalt and drainage fixes (wbrz.com)
- Livingston Parish's lowest premium gas price recorded at $4.09 for week ending Aug. 8 (floridaparishnews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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