Hammond is helping birds harmed by the gulf oil spill by opening its Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in the old 84 Lumber building (84 Pride Dr, Hammond). It may seem odd to have a bird rescue center located away from the action, so to speak, but its location near the airport and away from
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08/04/2010
You can save money and the environment by conserving electricity. Here are four easy ways to start conserving electricity and saving yourself money today: Don't just turn off; unplug. Just because an appliance or device is turned off, doesn't mean it isn't using electricity. Devices that are p
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07/21/2010
Are you struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments? Are you worried you might lose your Hammond home if you don't get help soon? Rest assured that there is help for homeowners facing foreclosure. The government has set up HAFA, HAMP and HARP programs specifically for distressed homeowne
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07/07/2010
The Tangipahoa Parish Tax Assessor's office has discovered an error in the Hammond taxpayers' favor. It appears that, beginning in 1987, Hammond homeowners were incorrectly charged for taxes within the Hammond school system when they shouldn't have been. It was determined to be a human error du
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06/16/2010
With hurricane weather gearing up here in Southeastern Louisiana, it is important to learn how to prepare for a hurricane ahead of time so you can be ready if one heads your way. 1. Create a Family Disaster Plan Decide which room is the safest spot in the house. It's also important to determine a
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06/02/2010
There is lots to do in Hammond, LA, this weekend. If you like tennis, camping, live music or want to encourage athletes in the Special Olympics, you are in for a treat! May 21 & 22, 2010: Tournament Tough Camp for Juniors - Oak Knoll Country Club Tennis Courts (45246 Country Club Dr, Hammond, LA
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05/19/2010
Help Stamp Out Hunger in Hammond this Saturday, May 8 by placing bags filled with nonperishable items next to their mailboxes for the mail carriers to pick up. The items picked up this Saturday will benefit the local Tangi Food Pantry. But, this is a national event happening all across the coun
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05/05/2010
Registration for Summer Safety Camp in Independence, LA begins now. Independence's Summer Safety and Crime Prevention Overnight Camping Retreat takes place from 6pm on May 14 to noon the following day and is absolutely free to all kids ages 5-13. Sponsored by the Independence Summer Recreation
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04/22/2010
This Friday, April 9, 2010, the Amite's Got Talent 2 Showcase will be held at 7pm at Amite High School's theater. Since last year was such a great success, the Amite Arts Council decided they would put another showcase on this year. Included in this year's showcase will be singers, dancers, mus
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04/07/2010
Hammond knitters are needed to help soldiers in a unique and fun way. The Tealou & Josephine shop has created a group of knitters to knit helmet liners. These helmet liners are shipped off to soldiers serving our country overseas. The idea came about when a customer came into the Hammond shop
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02/17/2010
