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š± How would Mandevilleās new reserve rule protect your city services?
Mandeville, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Mandeville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How would Mandevilleās new reserve rule protect your city services?
- How a 24-year-old helped Mandeville win best-tasting water in Louisiana
- Which Mandeville student is heading to the state civics bee?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ General Fund reserve policy would codify minimum balance (mandevilledaily.news) ā Mandevilleās City Council is considering a new ordinance that would lock in a minimum General Fund reserve equal to at least 20% of annual operating expenses, using only truly unassigned dollars. With current reserves far above that floor, the proposal wouldnāt change taxes or spending now, but would set firm guardrails for future budgets and emergencies. 
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ā¢ Celebrating Emerging Leaders in the Water Industry (waterworld.com) ā Mandeville residents can take pride that their cityās utilities earned Louisianaās Best Tasting Water Award in 2025, thanks to the daily efforts of 24-year-old operator Dante Moley. A national water-industry magazine is spotlighting him among emerging leaders for his commitment to water quality and service to the community. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Civics bee abuzz with energy and knowledge, three now head to state (nola.com) ā A Monteleone Junior High eighth grader from Mandeville placed second in a high-energy National Civics Bee regional competition held in Covington, earning a spot in the state finals in Shreveport. Seven Northshore middle schoolers competed through tough quiz rounds and project presentations, with local business and civic leaders emphasizing how early civic engagement can shape more informed, involved St. Tammany communities. Ā Ā Ā
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Art Time, 705 Asbury Dr, Mandeville
9:00 am
Monday June 1
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Other local events
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Spring Football camp for 26-27 school year
L.P. Monteleone Junior High School LMJH Gym
4:15 pm -
Android Smartphone & Tablet Basics
Mandeville Branch Library, 845 Gerard Street, Mandeville
2:30 pm -
Tech Time @ the Causeway Branch
Causeway Branch Library, 3457 Highway 190, Mandeville
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
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š Events Nearby
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OnPath Foundation Golf For Good Charity Golf Tournament
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Timberlane Golf and Recreation - 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
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Advocacy and Public Policy Meeting
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce 610 Hollycrest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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NAMI St. Tammany Connection Support Group
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce North Oaks Diagnostic Center E. Dufrene Conference Center, Meeting Room C 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr Hammond, LA 70403
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NAMI St. Tammany Family Support Group
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Safe Haven Training and Education Center 23577 Martin Way Mandeville, LA 70448
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5th Ward Grad Walk
Covington High School Covington, LA 70433
8:30 am -
Ochsner Blood Drive
Madisonville Branch Library 400 Cedar Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
9:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting at Orlins Seafood and Daiquiris
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 15507 Ronald Reagan Highway, Covington
11:30 am -
Paper Quilling
Madisonville Branch Library 400 Cedar Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The beginners class was amazing today!
They learned about different types of yarn as well as different types of crochet hooks. We briefly discussed information you can find on the labelsā¦ (Nextdoor Lakeshore) - Hello.
Is there any Mandeville hotels that sell day passes to their swimming pool? Im new to Mandeville. (Nextdoor Labarre/Rapatel)
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Mandeville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Janitorial in Mandeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mandeville here.
š Nearby News
Covington
- Roses in Bloom to host Covington crawfish boil (wdsu.com)
- New Orleans icon Neuty the Nutria dies after cancer battle (wdsu.com)
- Strs Ohio Reduces Holdings in Pool Corporation $POOL (marketbeat.com)
Abita Springs
- Abita Springs leaders look to connect the town's trails (nola.com)
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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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