🌱 What a major security test just proved about Belle Chasse’s Navy base

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In today's newsletter:

• What a major security test just proved about Belle Chasse’s Navy base

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• NAS JRB New Orleans Sets Force Protection Standard (einpresswire.com) — Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse just passed a major three-year force protection evaluation, confirming its readiness to respond to threats on and around the base. Local Sailors, firefighters, and security teams were graded on realistic scenarios like gate breaches and active-shooter drills, helping ensure stronger day-to-day safety for those living and working nearby.
   

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📸 Around Belle Chasse

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belle Chasse

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Friday August 7

• First Day of Class / 1st thru 12th Grade / Abbreviated Day
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Monday August 10

• Kindergarten Orientation (On or Before August 10th)
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Tuesday August 11

• First Day of Class / Kindergarten / Abbreviated Day
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Wednesday August 12

• First Full Day of Class / Kindergarten / Full Day
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Thursday August 13

• First Day of Class / Early Childhood / Abbreviated Day
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Friday August 14

• Early Childhood / Abbreviated Day
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037
• Under the Lights Football Camp
  Belle Chasse High School , 8346 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
  5:30 pm

Monday August 17

• Back to School Night (Contact School for Specific Date)
  Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse, LA 70037

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm
• JCFA Graduation
  Jefferson Parish Cafe Hope 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna 70056.
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• First Day Students (Grades 1-5)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
• Smart Start Day (Only Grades 6 at MS and 9 and 12 at HS)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McCormick & Company posted a job opening for Quality Team Manager (Lab) in Gretna. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belle Chasse here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Harvey

• Eymard Marine Builds M/V Kelley Reid for Hines Furlong Line (maritime-executive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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