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🌱 What investigators uncovered at a Zachary property in a missing women case

Zachary, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Zachary! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators uncovered at a Zachary property in a missing women case
  • How could Baton Rouge’s deconsolidation debate impact Zachary’s services and taxes?

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Sip R&B Night.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Items found during search could be linked to missing women case: Police (newsnationnow.com) — Investigators with the Zachary Police Department have spent multiple days searching a property on Ash Street, recovering items that may be linked to the disappearances of two women. The search in Zachary follows a related property search in West Feliciana Parish, and police say the investigation remains active while they analyze the recovered evidence.
   

• Baton Rouge Deconsolidation Debate Shifts to a Bigger Question: What Would Separation Actually Cost? (brweeklypress.com) — A renewed debate over separating Baton Rouge city and East Baton Rouge Parish government could eventually affect how services and tax dollars are shared with cities like Zachary. Council members delayed creating a charter commission, raising questions about the true costs, division of departments, and representation if deconsolidation moves forward, while a separate citizen petition continues pushing for a 2026 vote.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Baker

  • Baker Residents to Hear Directly From Candidates at Oct. 7 Community Forum (brweeklypress.com)
  • Compact Track Loaders (deere.com)
  • Investigation of Baton Rouge Bishop Submitted to Vatican (blogspot.com)

Baton Rouge

  • Get Medieval at the Baton Rouge Maker Faire (brparents.com)
  • EBR Schools working with Miles for Smiles to bring dental services to local elementary schools (wbrz.com)
  • Tanner Johnson Joins Phelps Government Relations Team (bizneworleans.com)

Ok Zachary! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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