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🌱 How a Chalmette coach’s bond shaped an NBA Finals starter
Chalmette, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Chalmette! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Chalmette coach’s bond shaped an NBA Finals starter
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 75 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 75.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 81 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chalmette coach reflects on strong bond with Mitchell Robinson ahead of NBA Finals (wgno.com) — Chalmette residents will see a hometown connection on the national stage as longtime Chalmette High basketball coach Butch Stockton reflects on his deep bond with former Owl and current Knicks center Mitchell Robinson ahead of the NBA Finals. Stockton shares how Robinson’s work ethic, on-court dominance, and personal support after Stockton’s wife died have kept them close, and why he’s confident Robinson will play despite a recent finger surgery. 
📸 Around Chalmette
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Upcoming Events in
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Katt Forge Blacksmithing Demo (Teens/Tweens-Ages 9 & Up) Summer wit
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA
11:30 am -
Harvey Rabbit & Friends (All Ages) Summer with the Arts series
Saint Bernard Parish Library 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043
3:00 pm -
Youth Crochet--REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA -
McDonald's Fun Fair (All Ages)
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA
11:00 am -
Story Craft: Bon Appetit (All Ages)
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA
11:00 am -
A Little Bit of Life with Phylis Jason (Teen/Tween-Ages 9 & Up) Sum
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA
11:30 am -
Mama Saba (All Ages) Summer with the Arts series
Saint Bernard Parish Library 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043
3:00 pm -
Youth Crochet--REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saint Bernard Parish Library 3121 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075, USA
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs →
Jefferson Parish Library - Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Ave, Terrytown
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Open Spanish Class →
Jefferson Parish Library - Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Ave, Terrytown
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Adult Beginner Ballet →
Jefferson Parish Library - Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Ave, Terrytown
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Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Estopinal lawn care in Chalmette does a really horrible job when they are cutting somebody’s lawn
The grass that blows on my side on my driveway stays right there they don’t even have the courtesy to blow it off. I don’t even see how my neighbor… (Nextdoor Upper Chalmette)
- RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Relief Shift Manager - RT2350 in Chalmette. Apply here.
- Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Shoe Coordinator - Chalmette, LA in Chalmette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chalmette here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gretna
- Bayou Fighting Championship Announces 4th Annual Battle of the Badges (crescentcitysports.com)
- Ex-employee at Elmwood event production company accused of embezzling $500K over 7 years (nola.com)
- Arrests report for May 29-31, 2026. (stjohnsheriff.org)
New Orleans
- New Orleans officials announce step toward city's budget stabilization (wgno.com)
- CityBusiness launches 2026 Best Places to Work in New Orleans program (neworleanscitybusiness.com)
- Augustine Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Poster at the American Diabetes Association's 86th Scientific Sessions (firstwordpharma.com)
Ok Chalmette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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