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Gretna, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Gretna! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Gretna’s nearly finished brewpub have to start over?
- See what homes in Gretna actually sold for last week
Also on today's calendar: Public Show at Rivershack Gretna — The Crescent Kings.
Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 78.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'This monstrosity:' Judge slams Jefferson Parish, Port Orleans ahead of Gretna brewpub jury trial (nola.com) — A publicly funded $10.3 million brewpub rising over a downtown Gretna parking lot is now at the center of a heated court fight over whether its lease is constitutional. A judge blasted the project as a “monstrosity,” set a November jury trial, and urged Jefferson Parish and Port Orleans Brewing to renegotiate terms that could change rent, investment, or even who ultimately runs the nearly finished facility. 
• West Jefferson property transfers for July 17-23, 2026. See a list of home and other sales (nola.com) — If you’re watching Gretna’s housing market, this week’s property transfers show real money moving, from a $355,000 Southwood Drive sale to several mid-$100,000 deals across town. The list also covers nearby West Jefferson communities, offering a quick snapshot of current prices and investor activity around Gretna neighborhoods.
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Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
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Public Show at Rivershack Gretna — The Crescent Kings →
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Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
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Saturday August 15
Wednesday August 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Recycling Drop-Off Event →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
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Eastbank Budget Hearing
Jefferson Parish Bonnabel boardroom
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Westbank Budget Hearing
Jefferson Parish 501 Manhattan boardroom
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School Board Meeting
Jefferson Parish Administration Building, 501 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, La. 70058
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Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
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JCFA Graduation
Jefferson Parish Cafe Hope 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna 70056.
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First Day Students (Grades 1-5)
Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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🗞 Nearby News
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- InclusivCare launches Kitchen Rx to encourage healthy diet and food access (wgno.com)
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- Trial date set over Gretna brew pub lease dispute (fox8live.com)
- Louisiana launches Cyclospora dashboard as cases hit 100 (wdsu.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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