Good morning Raceland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Raceland community loses 22-year-old airman serving at Japan base
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 74.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• US airman found dead on Yokota Air Base (militarytimes.com) — Raceland is mourning 22‑year‑old Airman 1st Class Sean S. Chase, who grew up in the community and was found unresponsive in his dorm at Yokota Air Base in Japan on May 30. Military leaders there praised his dedication and the positive impact he had on fellow service members as an investigation into his death continues.

📸 Around Raceland
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday June 4
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It’s GO Time: Turning Your Voice & Brand Into a Podcast →
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Information Center
Bayou Region Incubator 203 West 2nd Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
10:00 am
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QuickBooks: Week 1: Know Your Numbers Before They Become a Problem →
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Information Center
Bayou Region Incubator 203 West 2nd Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
1:00 pm
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QuickBooks: Week 1: Know Your Numbers Before They... →
Bayou Region Incubator, 203 W 2nd St, Thibodaux
1:00 pm
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Laurel Valley Farmer's Market
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Information Center
318 E Bayou Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Summer Schedule - Entire District is closed.
Terrebonne Parish
Houma, LA 70360
Saturday June 6
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TTP Dance Production 2026- Step Into the Magic →
Warren J Harang Jr Municipal Auditorium, 310 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux
4:30 pm
Monday June 8
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Summer Schedule Hours Observed (M-TH)
Terrebonne Parish
Houma, LA 70360
Tuesday June 9
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Advocacy Committee Meeting
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Office or Virtual (contact Info@houmachamber.com to receive the virtual information)
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Music BINGO | Walk-On's - Houma LA - 2nd... →
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Houma Restaurant, 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houma
6:00 pm
Thursday June 11
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Young Professionals Committee
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
Chamber office and virtual info email info@houmachamber.com
9:00 am
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QuickBooks: Week 2: Stop Guessing Where Your Sales Money Went →
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Information Center
Bayou Region Incubator 203 West 2nd Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Deadline for 2026 Terrebonne's Young Achiever Nomination →
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
Submit nominations to: Info@houmachamber.com 6133 Hwy 311 Houma, LA 70360
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Danos posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk in Gray. Apply here.
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Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Gray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raceland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Houma
- F15s fly over Houma to honor city's military museum founder (houmatoday.com)
- 2026 What's Up Doc? – South Louisiana Medical Associates (houmatimes.com)
- How much is a fortified roof? Program grants funds for upgrades in Louisiana (houmatoday.com)
Thibodaux
- Attempted murder suspect arrested in Thibodaux gas station shooting (houmatoday.com)
Ok Raceland! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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