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Plaquemine, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Plaquemine! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- The wartime stories behind Plaquemineās memorial live oaks
- Plaquemine resident listed in Nov. 9 arrest report
- Plaquemine-born Davon Godchaux heads to Jacksonville in Saints trade
Also on today's calendar: Tractor Supply Co Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Plaquemine live oak trees honor local WWII veterans (wafb.com) ā Plaquemineās Highway 1 live oaks preserve the names of Iberville Parish veterans who died in World War II, and their families are keeping the stories alive. Among them is Cpl. Germaine Laville, whose relatives say she died rescuing others from a dormitory fire while serving as an aerial weapons instructor. 
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2. Arrests report for Nov. 9, 2026. (stjohnsheriff.org) ā Derrick Martin, 46, of Plaquemine is listed in the Nov. 9 arrest report on an allegation of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The report provides no account of the incident and cautions that inclusion does not establish guilt or wrongdoing. Ā Ā Ā
3. Davon Godchaux, Jacksonville Jaguars, DT - News, Stats, Bio (cbssports.com) ā Plaquemine-born defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is heading from the Saints to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a trade for a conditional sixth-round draft pick. The veteran adds depth to Jacksonvilleās defensive line after DaVon Hamiltonās season-ending knee injury, bringing experience from 145 regular-season games with Miami, New England and New Orleans. Ā Ā Ā
4. Louisiana Democrats Outline Targets for 2027 State House and Senate Elections (bestofneworleans.com) ā Plaquemine Democrat Chasity Martinezās House seat is among the districts Louisiana Democrats are prioritizing for 2027, though her party already holds it. After Jamie Davisās narrow U.S. Senate loss, Democrats outlined more than 40 legislative targets as they seek gains against Republican supermajorities in Baton Rouge. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Plaquemine
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Commodities Distribution: Bayou Pigeon & Bayou Sorrel ā
Bayou Sorrel Fire Station, 35575 Hwy 75, Plaquemine
8:00 am
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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HS Cheer Showcase
Plaquemine Senior High School Plaquemine, LA 70764
5:30 pm -
Tractor Supply Co Farmers Market ā
Tractor Supply Co, 58485 Belleview Dr, Plaquemine
11:00 am -
Parish Council Meeting ā
Iberville Parish Courthouse, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine
6:30 pm -
Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon ā
Carl F. Grant Civic Center, 24700 J Gerald Berret Blvd, Plaquemine
9:00 am -
Commodities Distribution: Plaquemine ā
Carl F. Grant Civic Center, 24700 J Gerald Berret Blvd, Plaquemine
8:00 am -
Christmas Brunch Market ā
Queensā BZTreaux, 57945 Plaquemine St, Plaquemine
9:00 am -
Thanksgiving Break
Iberville Parish Plaquemine, LA 70764
Thursday November 12
Sunday November 15
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
Saturday November 21
Monday November 23
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š Events Nearby
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Veterans Day Breakfast ā
Brusly Town Hall, Brusly
8:30 am -
Children's Storytime - South Branch ā
South Branch, 6311 LA-1 South, Brusly
10:00 am -
Come & Get Fit @ IPL ā
East Iberville Branch Library, 5715 Monticello Street, St. Gabriel
10:30 am -
HS Cheer Showcase
Plaquemine Senior High School Plaquemine, LA 70764
5:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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- Sonic posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Plaquemine. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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