Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 78.
Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After guilty plea in Marrero dad's Christmas killing, family shares anger, grief and forgiveness (nola.com) — A man involved in a deadly 2023 Christmas shooting was arrested at the Oasis Motel in Gretna and has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving a 35-year sentence. The victim's family spoke in court about their grief and reluctant forgiveness, describing how a domestic dispute in a Harvey apartment escalated into fatal gunfire. The case underscores how quickly violence can spill across Jefferson Parish communities, including Gretna.
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Steve Pistorius & His Porch Pals Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.) 3:00 pm
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me (Back to School Version) Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535 4:00 pm
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Letter Writing Time Capsule Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535 5:00 pm
Friday August 21
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Bookmark Weaving (Free, Sign up online) Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535 2:00 pm
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Saskia Walker, Marcello Gleason, & Sean Clark Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.) 3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Colonial Jean Lafitte Jr. Ranger Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535 10:00 am
National Park Week Kickoff: Art in the Parks! Jean Lafitte National Park 1 Battlefield Rd.Chalmette, LA 70043 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello, neighbors if anyone is looking for a solo cleaner. Here's my price list. These are starting prices prices may vary depending on size and condition of the home. Text me for appointments follow my… (Nextdoor Gretna/Belle Chasse)
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Citi Trends, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
Boomtown Casino to relocate, plans $195M landside move under new name (wwltv.com)
EntergyLA launches major project in Jefferson Parish: Can ETR break above $108.13? (tradersunion.com)
Entergy Starts $270 Million Jefferson Parish Grid Hardening Project (microgridmedia.com)
Here are the top Jefferson Parish education issues to watch (nola.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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