🌱 Why did Louisiana leaders pull the plug on Flock cameras?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Louisiana leaders pull the plug on Flock cameras?

Also on today's calendar: Louisiana Rotary Club BBQ and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe County Sheriff to hold meeting on Flock cameras as other Tri-State agencies weigh usage (wgem.com) — Louisiana's city council has unanimously ended its $30,000 contract with Flock Safety and ordered the removal of the town's five license plate reader cameras, citing growing regional scrutiny of the technology. The move comes as nearby law enforcement agencies debate privacy, data retention, and whether to keep or reject Flock systems, with some suspending use and others defending the cameras' role in policing.
   

📸 Around Louisiana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Louisiana

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Louisiana Community Food Pantry →
  406 South Carolina Street, Louisiana
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Louisiana Rotary Club BBQ →
  Sunset Park, Louisiana
  10:00 am
• Football @ North Calloway
  Louisiana Elementary School Louisiana, MO 63353
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Buffalo Township Momo walk-a-thon →
  The Lay Center for Education and the Arts, Louisiana
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Louisiana Community Food Pantry →
  406 South Carolina Street, Louisiana
  9:30 am
• MS Softball @ home vs Mark Twain
  Louisiana High School Louisiana, MO 63353
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Queen of Hearts Raffle →
  Louisiana American Legion Hall, 420 Kelly Lane, Louisiana
  4:30 pm
• HS Softball @ Community R6
  Louisiana Elementary School Laddonia, MO 63352, USA
  5:00 pm
• MS Football @ home vs Van-Far
  Louisiana Elementary School Louisiana, MO 63353
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Louisiana Community Betterment Farmers Market →
  Louisiana American Legion Post 370, 420 Kelly Lane, Louisiana
  3:00 pm
• HS Softball @ Mark Twain
  Louisiana Elementary School Louisiana, MO 63353
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• MO FARM Distribution | Frankford Fire House →
  Frankford Fire House, 214 Main Street, Frankford
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Global Medical Response, Inc. posted a job opening for Base Pilot Supervisor - AEL 146 Pike Co, MO in Louisiana. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Louisiana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Louisiana here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bowling Green

• MSU women finish seventh at Diane Thomason Invitational (bozemandailychronicle.com)

Hannibal

• Coyote Hill to host pancake breakfast benefiting foster families (hannibal.net)
• Project Community Connect event returns to Hannibal Oct. 1 (wgem.com)
• Near The Border Of Missouri And Illinois Is A Lovely Park With Nature Walks, Scenic Overlooks, And River Views (newsbreak.com)

Ok Louisiana! 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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