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Gretna, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Gretna! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Gretna’s $8M Fifth Street makeover will change your drive
- Jefferson deputy fired in Gretna over years of Flock camera misuse
- Which Gretna homes just sold and for how much?
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 80.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inside Gretna's plan to revamp 5th Street business corridor with $8M project, land purchases (nola.com) — Fifth Street in Gretna is undergoing an $8 million overhaul that’s temporarily closing lanes now but promises new sidewalks, parking, drainage and greenery by next year. The city is also buying and remediating nearby vacant properties to attract mixed-use development, aiming to restore Fifth Street as a walkable business corridor that boosts local shops and restaurants. 
• Deputy fired for using Flock cameras to track ex-fiancée's vehicle for several years, sheriff says (kptv.com) — A Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputy based in Gretna has been fired after admitting he repeatedly used Flock license-plate cameras to track his former fiancée’s vehicle over several years. Although the woman declined to file a criminal complaint, Sheriff Joe Lopinto said the misuse of the surveillance system violated department policy and warranted termination, highlighting ongoing concerns over neighborhood camera networks.
• West Jefferson property transfers for Aug. 7-13, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com) — If you’re watching the Gretna housing market, this week’s property transfers show several homes changing hands, with prices ranging from modest fixer-uppers to higher-end sales. The list also covers nearby West Jefferson communities, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood values and activity.
📸 Around Gretna
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Upcoming Events in
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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 -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - National Park Painting Class (Free, Register Online)
Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
11:00 am -
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Tim Laughlin Trio
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 - National Park Week Candle Making
Jean Lafitte National Park Prairie Acadian Cultural Center250 West Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
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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 -
French Quarter - Talkin' Jazz: In Concert with Mark Braud
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 - Ranger Recipes
Jean Lafitte National Park Prairie Acadian Cultural Center250 W. Park AveEunice, LA 70535
5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Recycling Drop-Off Event →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
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Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
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East Bank Council Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
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JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MILLAGE RATE INCREASE →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
9:30 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
- Maritime Partners Adds M/V Ann Nash to Fleet (maritime-executive.com)
Marrero
- Jefferson Parish deputy fired for misusing Flock camera to track ex-fiancee's vehicle, Lopinto says (fox8live.com)
Jefferson
- Louisiana Councilwoman Honored for Fortified Roof Gap Funding Program (insurancejournal.com)
- These 5 U.S. counties are the most vulnerable to hurricanes (cleveland.com)
- After shooting at Elmwood Shopping Center, LaPlace man booked with attempted murder (nola.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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