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Livingston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Livingston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Livingston police responded after a child abuse tip surfaced
- How a $7.7M cut will reshape Livingston Parish schools this year
- What we know so far about the indecent-behavior arrests in Livingston
Also on today's calendar: State of Livingston Parish - Parish President Randy Delatte and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Not as hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Livingston man accused of first-degree rape of child (wafb.com) — Police in the Town of Livingston have arrested a 36-year-old Livingston Parish resident on a first-degree rape charge involving a child under 13, following a tip from the child’s family. Investigators say they quickly gathered information, obtained a warrant, and booked the suspect into the Livingston Parish Detention Center, while stressing such crimes will not be tolerated and noting the case remains under investigation. 
2. Back to school snapshot with School Board Superintendent Jody Purvis for the 2026-2027 school year (livingstonparishnews.com) — Livingston Parish families face a $7.7 million school funding hit this year, but leaders say they’ll protect staff and programs while opening new facilities like South Fork Junior High. Superintendent Jody Purvis outlines campus upgrades, new classes, and four new principals as the district navigates growth and tighter budgets for 2026-2027.
3. Livingston: Two arrested after indecent behavior with juvenile investigation (unfilteredwithkiran.com) — Livingston Parish authorities have arrested two people, including a former school paraprofessional, following an investigation into alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile. The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims’ Unit began looking into the case in July and says more details are being withheld while the investigation continues and multiple charges are pursued.
4. Standout Student: Livingston Parish students shine on national stage (louisianafirstnews.com) — Livingston Parish students from French Settlement High and Denham Springs High just brought home major honors from the National Beta Convention in Nashville, including a first-ever national championship and a prestigious leadership ambassador title. The teens say Beta Club pushed them beyond their comfort zones, strengthened their confidence, and showed how students from small Livingston communities can lead and serve on a national stage.
5. Livingston Parish sheriff reflects on 2016 historic flood (wafb.com) — Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is looking back nearly a decade after the 2016 historic flood that inundated neighborhoods from Watson to Walker. He recalls nonstop rescues, overwhelming pleas for help, and how statewide support later shaped his leadership, including guiding other sheriffs through Hurricane Laura using lessons learned here at home.
📸 Around Livingston
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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State of Livingston Parish - Parish President... →
Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Dr, Denham Springs
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
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Other local events
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PreK & K Screenings at Schools
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Kindergarten Girls Attend
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Kindergarten Boys Attend
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State of Livingston Parish - Parish President Randy Delatte →
Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Dr, Denham Springs
12:00 pm -
PreK Boys Attend
Livingston Parish Livingston, LA 70754
Friday August 7
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
📣 Livingston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PD for Teachers
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Lunchbox Comedy LIVE at Deadbeat Brewing : Caroline Picard →
Deadbeat Brewing Co, 14258 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond
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First Day of School for Students
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Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Amite Chamber of Commerce Mike's Catfish Inn, 1009 W Oak St, Amite City, LA 70422, USA
12:00 pm
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
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-- The Patch AM Team
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