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Laplace, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Laplace! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where LaPlace kids can get free meals all summer long
- See who was recently arrested in LaPlace and for what charges.
Also on today's calendar: Credit & Home Buying Seminar and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 75 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 73.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 84 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• List of summer feeding programs in the Greater New Orleans area (wdsu.com) — Families in LaPlace can get free summer meals for kids at LaPlace Elementary, along with nearby schools like Lake Pontchartrain Elementary and East and West St. John High. These sites are part of a broader Greater New Orleans effort, coordinated with Second Harvest Food Bank, to help children facing food insecurity while school is out. 
• Arrests report for May 29-31, 2026. (stjohnsheriff.org) — Recent public records show several people with LaPlace addresses arrested or cited between May 29 and 31 on charges ranging from traffic violations and contempt of court to drug possession and aggravated battery. Names, street addresses, and alleged offenses are listed, but no guilt is implied, so residents can stay informed about law enforcement activity in their community.
📸 Around Laplace
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Upcoming Events in
Laplace
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★ Featured events ★
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Plant a Seed, Read: Sizzlin' Summer Kick-off! →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
4:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Credit & Home Buying Seminar →
Infinity Financial, 903 1st St, Norco
1:00 pm -
Riverside Academy Varsity Softball @ St. Charles... →
St Charles Catholic High School, 100 Dominican Rd, Laplace
6:30 pm -
Adam Pearce & The Dreamers (Acoustic) at Frenier... →
Frenier Landing Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 113 Dottie Ln, Laplace
7:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
📣 Laplace Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Time! →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
10:00 am -
Junk Journal →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
2:00 pm -
Live Performance & Theatre Workshop with Goat in... →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
1:00 pm -
Flower Seed Balls →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
1:30 pm -
All About Okra →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
6:00 pm -
Reel Fun: Backyard Bass & No Maintenance Aquariums →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
1:30 pm -
Storytime with the St. John Parish Sugar Queens →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
10:30 am -
Intermediate Spanish Classes →
Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
5:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Tuesday June 23
Monday July 6
Thursday July 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Clean Harbors, Inc. posted a job opening for Vacuum Truck Operator in Norco. Apply here.
- Linde Engineering North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Acetylene/Ethylene Processor in Hahnville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laplace here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- City of Harahan Strengthens Hurricane Preparedness Through Regional Collaboration (harahanla.gov)
- Why Gayle Benson is trying to block Matt Bowers from opening a car dealership at former Kmart site (nola.com)
- Louisiana Republicans tout accomplishments of legislative session, while Democrats rue losses (fox8live.com)
Luling
- Julia Fisher-Cormier (bizneworleans.com)
Ok Laplace! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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