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Hello Elmwood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $111 million project will transform Elmwood's old Kmart site
  • Worried about a high water bill? Here's what parish leaders ordered

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson Parish leaders break ground on $111 million apartment complex in Elmwood (wdsu.com) — A major new $111 million apartment complex called The Francis is now under construction on Elmwood's former Kmart site, bringing 250 units and mixed-use amenities to the area. Parish leaders say the project will create hundreds of jobs, boost tax revenue, and help reshape Elmwood's main shopping district into a more walkable residential and commercial hub.
   

• Jefferson Parish council approves water meter audit (fox8live.com) — From Elmwood, parish leaders have approved an independent LSU New Orleans audit of Jefferson Parish's smart water meters after residents raised concerns about unusually high utility bills. Over the next several months, researchers will test meters at selected homes, check for leaks, and review billing data, while officials urge anyone with questions about their water usage to contact the water department.
   

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  • Multiple horror and sci-fi authors prepare speak at Jefferson Parish library at the start of spooky season (nola.com)
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  • 2026 State of Jefferson Luncheon Announced (bizneworleans.com)
  • Jefferson Parish attorney faces possible suspension over social media posts (wwltv.com)
  • Manager of West Bank loan business arrested, accused of stealing nearly $60K (nola.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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