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- Which SLU stars just earned national All-America honors this season?
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- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ FOOTBALL: Proctor, Reno, Hayes represent SLU on FCS Football Central All-America Team (an17.com) β Hammond football fans can celebrate as three Southeastern Louisiana University standoutsβKaleb Proctor, KK Reno, and Brandon Hayesβhave been named to the 2025 FCS Football Central All-America Team. Their performances anchored one of the nationβs top FCS defenses and extended SLUβs 14-year streak of producing at least one All-American.
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πΈ Around Hammond
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π Upcoming Events in Hammond
- Sing-A-Long
Southeastern LA University Lab School Hammond, LA 70402
8:00 am - Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Northshore Media Group , 200 E Thomas St , Hammond
8:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Monday December 22
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π Events Nearby
- Springfield Bulldogs vs Varnado Wildcats
Springfield Elementary School , 25190 Blood River Rd , Springfield
5:30 pm - Varnado Girls Varsity Basketball @ Springfield
Springfield High School , 27322 LA-42 , Springfield
6:00 pm - Sing-A-Long
Southeastern LA University Lab School Hammond, LA 70402
8:00 am - Gnarly Barley Bingo β Downtown Hammond
Gnarly Barley Brewing , 1709 Corbin Rd , Hammond
6:00 pm - Springfield Bulldogs vs French Settlement Lions
Springfield Elementary School , 25190 Blood River Rd , Springfield
5:00 pm - French Settlement Boys Varsity Basketball @ Springfield
Springfield High School , 27322 LA-42 , Springfield
7:30 pm - Queer Northshore Book Club β Queer Northshore
Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center , 220 E Oak St , Ponchatoula
4:00 pm - Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Northshore Media Group , 200 E Thomas St , Hammond
8:30 am - Karaoke and Music Trivia!
The Red White & Brew Inc. , 120 E Thomas St , Hammond
7:00 pm - S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Family Camping Trip
27225 Patterson Rd , Springfield
11:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 31
Thursday February 26
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