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🌱 Why Basile officers laid down their badges at a council meeting

Basile, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Basile! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Basile officers laid down their badges at a council meeting

Also on today's calendar: Bright Star Theatre - Dino Academy.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basile Police Officers Turn in Badges to Protest Take-Home Car Policy Pause (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Basile residents are watching a tense dispute between the police department and town leaders after at least five officers dramatically laid down their badges at a council meeting to protest a pause on take‑home patrol cars. Chief Nick Richardson says the move was symbolic and tied to low pay and morale, while the mayor and an alderman insist the policy freeze is about costs, liability, and proper council approval.
   

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  • Compass Group, PLC posted a job opening for DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) at LSU Eunice in Eunice. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Eunice

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  • LSUE trio named to NJCAA All-American Team (espnsouthwestlouisiana.com)

Jennings

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  • Listen to why it was big for Saints RB Travis Etienne to have RB Alvin Kamara at OTAs (wdsu.com)

Ok Basile! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Basile

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