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🌱 Last day for 10 - month employees and 9 more events

Lawtell, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Lawtell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Last day for 10 - month employees at St. Landry Parish

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawtell

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    Friday June 5
  • Last day for 10 - month employees
    St. Landry Parish Opelousas, LA 70570

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Freeway Insurance Services America - First Acceptance Insurance Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Bilingual Insurance Sales Agent/Sales Representative in Opelousas. Apply here.
  • Opelousas General Health System posted a job opening for Unit Secretary- (Emergency Dept/Main Campus) in Opelousas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawtell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Opelousas

  • "My dad was my hero," family, friends remember the life and legacy of Ulysse Joubert (katc.com)
  • Two Opelousas Natives Wanted On Warrants (stlandrynow.com)
  • New Congressional map for Louisiana (audacy.com)

Church Point

  • Water Woes: Carencro Water Pipe Replacement Project ; Jeanerette Boil Water Advisory (kadn.com)
  • See who made the 2026 All-Metro Softball teams. Plus who won Pitcher/Hitter of the Year? (dailyworld.com)

Ok Lawtell! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lawtell

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