🌱 Why two brothers got 25 years for a Marrero street killing

Hi there, Marrero! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why two brothers got 25 years for a Marrero street killing
• Why armored vehicles were out near Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero

Also on today's calendar: FREE Kidney Screening and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brothers plead guilty in death of Marrero father ambushed on his way home (nola.com) — A Marrero neighborhood is grappling with closure after two Terrytown brothers received 25-year prison sentences for fatally shooting 20-year-old Jakari Edwards while he walked home on Mt. Kennedy Drive in December 2023. Investigators say both men opened fire on Edwards in the street, and the pair later pleaded guilty to manslaughter, obstruction of justice, and illegal firearm possession.
   

• Man wanted after fleeing traffic stop, running into Marrero woods: JPSO (wwltv.com) — Marrero residents may have noticed a heavy law enforcement presence after a driver fled a pre-dawn traffic stop on the Westbank Expressway, ditched his vehicle near Lapalco and Westwood, and ran into nearby woods. Deputies searched the 7400 block of Lapalco Boulevard with armored vehicles and have issued a warrant, saying the man is wanted for aggravated flight and illegal firearm possession.
   

📸 Around Marrero

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marrero

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• VB @ Academy of Our Lady (JV/V) →
  Marrero
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
Thursday September 17
• JP Utility Council Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• JeffFit Health Fair →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
Saturday September 19
• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
• FREE Kidney Screening →
  St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd, Marrero
  9:30 am
Monday September 21
• Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
  4:00 pm
• Night Multi Company Drill →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Jared Daws & Katie Lang Duo at Sidney's Sports Bar/Sidney's Saloon →
  Sidney's Saloon, 1674 Barataria Blvd, Marrero
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Rope Awareness and Operations →
  Jefferson Parish Fire Training Center, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  8:00 am
• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201, Jefferson
  8:30 am
• Multi Company Drill (FETA) →
  Jefferson Parish Fire Training Center, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Still missing: last seen on Bonnie Ann drive (Popeyes side ) on 8/31.
  Please check garages and sheds for her if you live near by. Please call 504-458-8793 (Nextdoor Manor Heights Dr)

• Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Marrero. Apply here.
• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Harvey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marrero here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gretna

• New Orleans native Chelsea Brasted shares food stories at Jefferson Parish Libraries (nola.com)
• Coroner: 2 brothers died in hazardous material incident at Empire fish plant (fox8live.com)
• From Tensas Parish to the Senate: Jamie Davis' Historic Bid Puts Rural Louisiana in the Spotlight (brweeklypress.com)

Avondale

• Railroad Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Crossclaim Granted Based on FELA (goldbergsegalla.com)
• Amelia Garibaldi Takes Second at Tulane Classic (goaztecs.com)

Jefferson

• Jefferson Parish trucking company feels impact of record high diesel prices (fox8live.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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