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🌱 How a Fenton ATM burglary turned into a multi-state manhunt

Jennings, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Jennings! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Fenton ATM burglary turned into a multi-state manhunt

Also on today's calendar: Game Day - Welsh and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm this afternoon, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Texas men arrested, one wanted in Fenton ATM burglary (kplctv.com) — Law enforcement based in Jennings is helping coordinate a multi-agency investigation into an ATM burglary at a Fenton gas station that led to two Texas arrests and a third suspect still at large. Officials stress there’s no indication the suspects remained in the Fenton-Jennings area and urge tips to help locate the wanted man.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday August 6
  • Game Day - Welsh →
    Jefferson Davis Parish McBurney Memorial Library, 301 S Sarah St, Welsh
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

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  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Jennings. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (09506)- 1205 Elton Rd in Jennings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jennings here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Report: Rice AD Tommy McClelland emerging as target for Purdue AD job (on3.com)

Ok Jennings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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