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Jefferson, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Jefferson! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which East Jefferson homes and properties just sold near you?
  • What’s at stake for Jefferson taxpayers in the Gretna brewpub battle?
  • Jefferson tops Southeast Louisiana in Cyclospora cases—see what that means

Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 78.
  • Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Jefferson property transfers for July 17-23, 2026. See a list of home and other sales (nola.com) — If you live in East Jefferson, you can see exactly which homes and commercial properties changed hands in Jefferson, Harahan, Kenner, Metairie, and River Ridge between July 17 and 23. The list includes sale prices, donations, and major transactions that may signal shifting neighborhood values.
   

2. Trial date set over Gretna brew pub lease dispute (fox8live.com) — Jefferson Parish taxpayers are at the center of a brewing legal fight over whether Port Orleans Brewing can open a parish-backed brewpub on Huey P. Long Avenue in Gretna. A Jefferson Parish judge set a November jury trial while parish officials, the nonprofit landlord, and the brewer negotiate lease terms meant to protect public money.
   

3. Louisiana launches Cyclospora dashboard as cases hit 100 (wdsu.com) — Jefferson Parish now leads Southeast Louisiana with 10 confirmed Cyclospora infections, part of a sharp statewide rise tracked on a new health department dashboard. Residents are urged to wash and refrigerate produce carefully as officials investigate sources and update parish-level data weekly.
   

4. WOJ 500: Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto talks crime fighting (wgno.com) — Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto shares crime-fighting tips and explains how public tips and CrimeStoppers help deputies track suspects, including with drone technology. Residents are urged to report information anonymously to CrimeStoppers, with the possibility of a cash reward, reinforcing community involvement in keeping Jefferson neighborhoods safer.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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