Hammond, LA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Hammond, LA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Lamar visits SLU for homecoming Saturday. Also: Hammond Yarnies host inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Tea Party today. Time and location not specified in available information; South Shore CVA's sixth annual Midwest Crossover Volleyball Tournament continues today and tomorrow at Hammond Sportlex, featuring three top conferences. Weather: Partly cloudy and mild today, 55–70°F with light winds and no rain.

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Hammond Yarnies host inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Tea Party today. Time and location not specified in available information.WGNO · Oct 16, 5:40 PM

News & local government

Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto tells Kiwanians the city is in a good place.an17.com · Oct 15, 7:00 PM

Events & going out

Southeastern Louisiana welcomes top 10 ranked Lamar University for homecoming game Saturday, October 19.Crescent City Sports · Oct 15, 11:28 AM
South Shore CVA's sixth annual Midwest Crossover Volleyball Tournament continues today and tomorrow at Hammond Sportlex, featuring three top conferences.GreatNews.Life · Oct 16, 3:19 PM
Walk-On's restaurant hosts watch party for Lamar University football game Saturday, October 19.Houston Chronicle · Oct 15, 5:19 PM

Schools & kids

Southeastern Louisiana honors students complete experiential learning initiative at North Oaks Health.hammondstar.com · Oct 15, 5:30 PM

Health & care

North Oaks Health adds new surgeon to medical staff.Biz New Orleans · Oct 15, 4:43 AM

Sports

Simpson High School varsity girls basketball game streams Monday, October 19 on NFHS Network.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 5:28 PM
Southeastern football rolls to third consecutive fall exhibition victory in recent game.Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics · Oct 16, 8:58 PM
Southeastern quarterback Joseph named to Phil Steele FCS midseason All-America team.Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics · Oct 16, 12:45 PM

Community & volunteering

Tangipahoa Parish receives six Keep Louisiana Beautiful grants for environmental projects.The Advocate · Oct 15, 7:00 AM

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