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🌱 How a Gretna motel arrest capped a deadly Christmas dispute
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Gretna motel arrest capped a deadly Christmas dispute
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Gretna
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gretna
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★ Featured events ★
- Gretna, LA (Solo acoustic) →
Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Employees' Retirement System of Jefferson Parish Quarterly Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
1:30 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie
4:00 pm - Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
5:00 pm - Recycling Drop-Off Event →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
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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)
- DMS posted a job opening for Janitor in Gretna. Apply here.
- 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)
Marrero
- Top Permits: WWII Museum advances Magazine Street expansion (neworleanscitybusiness.com)
Jefferson
- 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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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