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🌱 How much Pearl River fish is now considered too much?
Happening soon: Pearl River JV Football @ Salmen on the Pearl River Patch calendar
Hi Pearl River! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much Pearl River fish is now considered too much?
- When does Pearl River kick off after this week's weather shuffle?
Also on today's calendar: Slidell, LA (Solo acoustic).
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 74.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mercury levels prompt updated Pearl River fish advisory (bogalusadailynews.com) — If you fish or eat fish from the Pearl River around Pearl River, new state advisories now limit how often you should eat several popular species because of elevated mercury levels. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, young children, and frequent anglers are urged to follow stricter meal limits, especially for bowfin and largemouth bass, and to check the latest guidance before cooking their catch. 
• Weather reschedules several high school football games this week (wwltv.com) — Pearl River football fans should know this week's high school games around southeast Louisiana, including Pearl River vs. Jewel Sumner on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m., have been shifted because of expected bad weather. The schedule lists updated dates, times and locations for dozens of matchups so local families can adjust their plans and still catch their teams in action.
📸 Around Pearl River
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pearl River
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★ Featured events ★
- Pearl River JV Football @ Salmen →
Salmen High School, 300 Spartan Dr, Slidell
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Slidell, LA (Solo acoustic) →
The Brass Monkey Slidell, 230 Cousin St, Slidell
8:00 pm - Harvest Haven: Homesteading Workshop →
416 Heifer Run, Pearl River
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Pearl River Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Harbor Center Board of Commissioners Meeting →
The Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell
9:00 am - Fall Fest Community Market →
Earl K. Long Library, 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans
11:00 am - Trivia Night →
Audibert's Bistreaux, 300 Robert Street, Slidell
6:00 pm - Little Shop of Horrors →
Slidell LA
8:00 pm - Jared Daws & The Dusk Singers at Whiskey Saloon →
Whiskey Saloon - Slidell, LA, Slidell
9:00 pm - Jared Daws & The Dusk Singers at Whiskey Saloon / Whiskey Saloon - Slidell, LA →
Whiskey Saloon - Slidell, LA, Slidell
9:00 pm - USPA Tested and Open NorthShore Power Royale 7 →
Slidell LA - Succulent Arrangement Workshop at Saint August Maison →
Slidell LA - Bayou Jam- Flow Tribe
Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
" Proverbs 4:23 NKJV (Nextdoor Edgar Kennedy) - If you're looking for a professional house cleaner, check us out on Facebook or send us a message here.
We have availability so book your free quote today! Les Charles Maison Cleaning Co. LLC (Nextdoor Pearl River)
- BCI Acrylic posted a job opening for In-Home Design Consultant in Slidell. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Slidell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pearl River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Slidell
- NOLA Zydeco Fest unveils 2026 poster in Slidell (wdsu.com)
- Nonprofit gets $10,000 to beautify Slidell roundabout (nola.com)
- Montford Point Marine celebrates 100th year in Slidell (nola.com)
Ok Pearl River! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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