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🌱 How a new $30 million hub could change Livingston’s storm response

Livingston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Livingston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new $30 million hub could change Livingston’s storm response
  • How new I-12 barrier changes could ease flooding around Walker
  • What led jurors to convict in a violent Livingston Parish standoff?

Also on today's calendar: Concert with @zoeelevert and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Livingston Parish: $30 million facility to act as disaster relief staging area to break ground this year (wbrz.com) — A new $30 million emergency operations and disaster staging complex is set to rise just south of I-12 near Livingston, giving the parish a central hub during hurricanes and floods. The 50-acre site will support first responders, shelter displaced residents, and even host large school graduations, with completion targeted between 2028 and early 2029 and no new taxes so far.
   

2. Walker City Council lays out plan to improve drainage, remove I-12 median barriers (livingstonparishnews.com) — Walker’s latest council meeting laid out major drainage upgrades, including I-12 median barrier changes and a joint cleanup of Coyell Creek with Livingston Parish officials and Drainage District No. 5. Leaders also highlighted ongoing Taylor Bayou projects and celebrated Walker High’s state champion fishing team, underscoring continued efforts to reduce flooding risks parish-wide.
   

3. Denham man found guilty of five counts of attempted first-degree murder of Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies (an17.com) — A Livingston Parish jury has convicted a Denham Springs man of attempting to kill multiple Livingston Parish deputies during a 2025 standoff, with sentencing set for late June. The article also lists several recent felony sentencings from the 21st Judicial District Court, giving residents a snapshot of how serious local cases are being handled.
   

4. ‘A matter of life and death': La. lawmakers call for school zone safety improvements after crossing guard's death (wafb.com) — Lawmakers are pushing for a statewide review of school zones after longtime Livingston Parish crossing guard Katy Wells was killed by an alleged drunk driver, with special concern for high-speed state highways near local schools. A new resolution urges transportation officials to quickly study every school zone, consider stepped-down speed limits, and add flashing lights or patrols to better protect students and crossing guards.
   

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    Thursday May 14
  • Spring Band Concert
    Juban Parc Junior High Livingston, LA 70754
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday May 16
  • Concert with @zoeelevert →
    The Mustard Seed Creamery, 111 N Range Ave, Denham Springs
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday May 30
  • Six Shooter Soiree →
    Carter Plantation Golf Course, 23475 Carter Trce, Springfield
    7:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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