Hammond, LA news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Hammond, LA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Booktober Fest and a free health fair both this Saturday. Also: Police say a Hammond High student brought a gun and drugs to school; A woman was arrested for vehicular homicide after a fatal Sunday crash on Old Hammond Highway. Weather: Expect a clear, pleasant day, with temperatures from 65 to 88°F, no rain and light winds up to 7 mph.
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Events & going out
- Booktober Fest 2026 takes place at Hammond Library this Saturday, October 17.an17.com
- Pumpkin patches and fall activities are running across southeast Louisiana this season.WWLTV.com
Health & care
- TPSS and North Oaks host a free community health fair this Saturday, October 17, in Hammond.an17.com
Sports
- STA JV volleyball hosts Northlake Christian today, October 13; JV football plays Springfield tomorrow, October 14.NFHS Network
- Southeastern Louisiana Athletics posted its schedule for the week of October 12 to 18.Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics
- SLU beat UTRGV 1-0 at home in soccer.Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics
- Southeastern Louisiana is set to visit UIW and host HCU.Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics
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