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Gretna, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Gretna! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Gretna homes just sold, and for how much?
- How a Gretna address is linked to a multi-state mail theft ring
Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 75.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Jefferson property transfers for May 1-7, 2026. See a list of home and other sales (nola.com) — If you live in Gretna, several homes in town just changed hands between May 1 and 7, with prices ranging from the low $80,000s up to $650,000 on Fairfield Avenue. The full list also covers recent property sales across West Jefferson communities like Harvey, Marrero, and Westwego. 
• Man accused of stealing Kenner package suspected in multi-state mail theft scheme (nola.com) — Investigators say a man from unincorporated Gretna is tied to a multi-state mail and identity theft scheme that targeted Kenner homes and possibly dozens of victims. Police report finding stolen mail, IDs, checks, and detailed ledgers at his Drake Lane residence, and they’re now working with Tennessee authorities who arrested an alleged accomplice in Memphis.
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French Quarter - What's Cooking Wednesday Food Demonstration
National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
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Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
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French Quarter - Jazz Piano Hour - Josh Paxton
National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Chalmette Battlefield Film Screening
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Saints & Souls Talk
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Avenue, Eunice
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Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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West Jefferson High Graduation
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Painting with a Twist, 1900 Lafayette St Ste 2A, Gretna
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East Jefferson High Graduation
Pontchartrain Center
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Saturday May 16
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FOUND on May 14, 2026 in Terrytown, LA 70056 near Stumpf Blvd by the Sherwin Williams Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor East Terrytown) - Hi neighbors.
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🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
- La. casino hotel wants trip-and-fall suit in federal court (legalnewsline.com)
- Voters line up to sign recall petition for Gov. Landry in Jefferson Parish (wgno.com)
Marrero
- New court testimony reveals alleged confessions in Marrero backyard remains case (wwltv.com)
- Spin to Win at West Jeff Family Fest (audacy.com)
- Beef prices climb as summer grilling season heats up (fox8live.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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