Community Corner
🌱 How will Iberville’s new master plan reshape growth around Plaquemine?
And on the Plaquemine Patch calendar - Brusly Varsity Football @ Plaquemine

Hello Plaquemine! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Iberville's new master plan reshape growth around Plaquemine?
Also on today's calendar: NQC,S 6TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 76.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iberville parish showcasing draft of master plan for residents that addresses economic, industrial development (wbrz.com) — Iberville Parish officials are updating a long-overdue master plan that will shape future economic and industrial growth around Plaquemine, and they're asking residents for feedback at public open houses. Recent decisions, including the parish council's second rejection of an Entergy solar farm near Plaquemine and ongoing chemical plant expansion, highlight tensions between preserving a rural feel and pursuing new jobs and industry.
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📸 Around Plaquemine
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plaquemine
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★ Featured events ★
- Brusly Varsity Football @ Plaquemine →
Plaquemine Senior High School, 59595 Belleview Dr, Plaquemine
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Brusly at Plaquemine →
Plaquemine High School, 59595 Bellview Dr, Plaquemine
7:00 pm - PHS vs Brusly FB
Plaquemine Senior High School Plaquemine, LA 70764
7:00 pm - Tractor Supply Co Farmers Market →
Tractor Supply Co, 58485 Belleview Dr, Plaquemine
9:00 am - Geaux Market Vendor Pop Up →
Plaquemine Depot Market, 57960 Main Street, Plaquemine
9:00 am - NQC,S 6TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW →
Carl F Grant Civic Center, 24700 J Gerald Berret Blvd, Plaquemine
5:00 pm - Jam Sessions: Live Music →
We Are The Difference, 58015 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine
6:00 pm - Thrive Academy at St. John →
St. John, 24250 Regina St, Plaquemine
6:00 pm - Pumpkins & Pirogues at the Lock →
Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, 57730 Main Street, Plaquemine
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Plaquemine Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VB vs Madison Prep JV/V
Brusly High School Brusly, LA 70719
5:00 pm - Thrive Academy at East Iberville →
East Iberville, 3285 Hwy 75, St. Gabriel
5:00 pm - FB @ Plaquemine
Brusly High School Brusly, LA 70719
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Plaquemine. Apply here.
- Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Mechanical Maintenance Planner in Plaquemine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plaquemine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Allen
- WBR Parish garbage fee would rise $2.19 a month (wbrindependent.com)
- Why your West Baton Rouge property tax bill is higher (wbrindependent.com)
Baton Rouge
- Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership marks the final year of its BRING IT! plan (wbrz.com)
- Prince St. Pizza Makes Louisiana Debut in Baton Rouge Oct. 9 (restaurantnews.com)
- Three accused of running illegal massage parlors in East Baton Rouge Parish arrested (wbrz.com)
Ok Plaquemine! 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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