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Albany, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Albany! 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:
- How will Albany schools change under new projects and state funding cuts?
- Who’s already signed up to run your Town of Albany government?
Also on today's calendar: Leads for Lunch.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Back to school snapshot with School Board Superintendent Jody Purvis for the 2026-2027 school year (livingstonparishnews.com) — Albany families can expect upgrades at Albany Middle and the former Albany Upper campus as Livingston Parish schools launch the 2026-27 year. Superintendent Jody Purvis outlines new construction, parish-wide program expansions, and how a major state funding cut will be managed so local staffing and student opportunities are protected as much as possible. 
• Qualifying begins for Nov. 3rd election (livingstonparishnews.com) — Albany voters now know who’s qualifying to run their town this fall, including candidates for mayor, chief of police, and town council on the Nov. 3 ballot. The wider Livingston Parish ballot is also taking shape, from school board seats to judgeships and congressional races, giving residents an early look at the choices they’ll see in the voting booth.
📸 Around Albany
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Lunchbox Comedy LIVE at Deadbeat Brewing : Caroline Picard →
Deadbeat Brewing Co, 14258 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Leads for Lunch →
La Carreta, 147 NW Railroad Ave, Ponchatoula
11:30 am -
Lunchbox Present's Magnolia Nights at Carter Plantation : Caroline Picard →
Carter Plantation Golf Course, 23475 Carter Trce, Springfield
7:00 pm
Thursday August 13
Friday August 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Meet and Greet
Hammond Westside Montessori Hammond, LA 70403
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PD for Teachers
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, LA 70454 -
PreK & K Screenings at Schools
Livingston Parish Livingston, LA 70754 -
Live After Five
Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Strawberry Parking Lot, 170 W Hickory St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
7:00 pm -
Chillin' with the Chamber 2026
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Chappapeela Sports Park Gymnasium 19325 Hipark Boulevard Hammond
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Chillin' with the Chamber
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Chappapeela Sports Park Gymnasium 19325 Hipark Boulevard Hammond
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First Day of School for Students (Grades 1st -12th)
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, LA 70454 -
Kindergarten - Girls Attend
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, LA 70454 -
Tangi Public School Begins
Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce 109 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FedEx has struck again!
Anyone recognize this house? This is the second time in one week. (Nextdoor Pea Ridge)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Albany. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hammond
- Tangipahoa deputies investigate Hammond pool party shooting that left three injured (wgno.com)
- North Oaks Health earns national recognition for excellence in person-centered care (livingstonparishnews.com)
- Still saying ‘I do': Joe and Debbie Nastasi (gcwmultimedia.com)
Ponchatoula
- Ponchatoula High School honored a counselor who died in 2025 by renaming her workspace (wbrz.com)
Livingston
- Livingston Parish sheriff reflects on 2016 historic flood (wafb.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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