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Denham Springs, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Denham Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Denham Springs native nearly claimed Louisiana’s top women’s golf title
- Why a Denham Springs Chili’s worker says he was unfairly fired
Also on today's calendar: July Lunch & Learn about Appraisals and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hazy sun, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Walker's Artieta outduels Macias for Louisiana Women's Amateur Championship title (livingstonparishnews.com) — A Denham Springs native, Tulane golfer Sophia Macias, narrowly fell in a birdie-filled final at the Louisiana Women’s Amateur Championship but still showcased elite form and consistency. Her performance, mental-game work, and focus on health have her confident heading into the fall college season, while Walker standout Evelynn Artieta claimed the title after a stellar week. 
• Louisiana Man Fired After Refusing Co-Worker's Preferred Pronouns, Vows: ‘You Will Never Force or Shame Me Into Changing!' (thenerdstash.com) — A worker at the Chili’s in Denham Springs says he was fired after repeatedly using a transgender coworker’s former name instead of her chosen name and pronouns, sparking a heated online debate. He claims the dismissal violates his free speech and religious rights, while commenters are sharply divided over whether he’s defending beliefs or disrespecting a colleague.
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★ Featured events ★
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LaCarreta-Denham Springs →
La Carreta Denham Springs, 135 Veterans Blvd, Denham Springs
6:00 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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July Lunch & Learn about Appraisals →
Juban Parc Clubhouse, 11333 Juban Parc Ave, Denham Springs
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Conway Twitty Tribute "It's Only Make Believe" →
Southern Rhythm Venue & Entertainment, 51494 LA-16, Denham Springs
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Conway & Barbara Mandrell →
Southern Rhythm Venue & Entertainment, 51494 LA-16, Denham Springs
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Leadership Livingston Application Deadline Class of 2027 →
Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Submit Applications via the link below. You will receive a copy of your application. We will also send a confirmation that we have received your application.
9:00 am -
Radiant & Rooted Mother-Daughter Tea Party
Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Wolf Hill Wedding Venue 51444 HWY 443 Loranger, LA
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Conway Twitty Tribute "It's Only Make Believe" →
Southern Rhythm Venue & Entertainment, 51494 LA-16, Denham Springs
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Looking For Love: An Urban Cowboy Tribute Show →
Events at Serenity, 33135 LA-16, Denham Springs
7:00 pm
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Tuesday July 21
Saturday July 25
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
📣 Denham Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dancing Through The Decades →
Red Stick Social, 1503 Government St, Baton Rouge
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Batiste Legacy Sessions ft. Henry Turner Jr. →
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 233 St Ferdinand St, Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Support Group — Mission For Movement →
EBRPL - Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
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Evening Gentle Yoga →
The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge
5:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A tan dog ( looked like an American Bulldog ) was running down my street ( Burlwood Ave).
Definitely is someone’s dog. Had a collar on.Didn’t get a photo because he was going too fast. Just wanted to put it out there. Hopefully he gets… (Nextdoor Woodland Crossing Sub)
- Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Denham Springs. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Department or Assistant Manager in Denham Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denham Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baton Rouge
- PHOTOS: Baton Rouge Arts Market (lsureveille.com)
- Louisiana Book Festival returns to Baton Rouge for 22nd year (louisianafirstnews.com)
- Shreveport FBI joins massive landfill search for missing Baton Rouge teen (cenlanow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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