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Jefferson, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

Are you eligible for up to $10,000 toward a stronger roof?
How an alleged fake title business may have hit Jefferson drivers
Jefferson Parish deputies detail deadly shooting at Elmwood apartment complex

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3,000 fortified roof grants up for grabs: What Louisiana homeowners should know (wwltv.com) — Jefferson Parish homeowners can soon enter a state lottery for grants up to $10,000 to install hurricane-resistant roofs, with applications accepted June 1–19. The program targets primary residences with proper insurance and homestead exemptions, and selected residents will have grant funds paid directly to approved contractors while covering any remaining costs themselves.

2. Louisiana State Police arrest owner of illegal auto title company (fox8live.com) — Residents in Jefferson Parish should be aware that state police arrested a Kenner business owner accused of running an unlicensed auto title company and filing false records for customers in Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes. Investigators say the business allegedly collected over $100,000 for unauthorized services, raising concerns about overcharging, forged documents, and potential identity theft risks.

3. Man dies after killing ex-wife at Elmwood apartment, shooting himself in parking lot, officials say (nola.com) — Jefferson Parish deputies say a man shot and killed his ex-wife inside her Elmwood apartment, then shot himself in a nearby parking lot and has now died from his injuries. Authorities identified him via court records as 30-year-old Kody Woodson of Westwego and the victim as 28-year-old Meridian Woodson, a mother of two young daughters. Investigators have not detailed any prior domestic violence history.

4. Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Kenner's election results, calling it too vague (nola.com) — A Jefferson Parish judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Kenner’s May 16 election results, ruling the complaint was too vague and lacked required specifics. The decision leaves Mayor Michael Glaser and District 1 Councilmember Dee Dunn’s narrow victories in place. Plaintiffs argued voting machine issues and confusion over Louisiana’s new closed primary system tainted the outcome but did not detail enough alleged irregularities.

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