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🌱 What we know about the Teche Elementary teacher case so far
Good morning to you Breaux Bridge! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the Teche Elementary teacher case so far
Also on today's calendar: Christian Tours and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 52.
- Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fifth-Grade Teacher Charged With 25 Horrific Crimes In Disturbing Case (boredpanda.com) — Parents in Breaux Bridge should know that a former Teche Elementary fifth-grade teacher has been jailed and faces 25 serious criminal charges after a St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged misconduct with students. Authorities say the probe is ongoing, and online reaction has fueled wider concern about how schools protect children from abuse by educators. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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SHRIMP COOKOFF & TUNES ON THE TECHE
Parc des Ponts Breaux, Breaux Bridge
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Christian Tours
Cypress Cove Landing & Houseboat Rentals , 1399 Henderson Levee Rd , Breaux Bridge
3:45 pm -
Yvette Landry Trio
Buck & Johnny's: Eclectic Italian with a Cajun Flair , 100 Berard St , Breaux Bridge
6:30 pm -
Bun Intended - A Standup Comedy Show (Breaux Bridge location)
Fat Pat's Breaux Bridge , 1600 Rees St , Breaux Bridge
7:00 pm -
2026 Bash at the Bridge - Friday
Camp Margaritaville Breaux Bridge , 1055 N Barn Rd , Breaux Bridge
12:00 pm
Monday May 4
Friday May 8
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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STEAM Career Day 2026
Atelier de la Nature , 1050 Andrew Gautreaux Rd , Arnaudville
10:00 am -
Northshore Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast
Coquille Parks and Recreation , 13505 LA-1085 , Covington
9:00 am -
Le Village Gaulois
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective , 1510 Courtableau Hwy , Arnaudville
6:00 pm -
New Orleans, Louisiana Social Event for Christians
Joe W. Brown Park , 5601 Read Blvd , New Orleans
5:00 pm -
Senior Day in the Park
Richard Fleming Park , 7919 W Lakeshore Dr , Shreveport
9:00 am -
2026 LHSAA Baseball Tournament-Class B-Semifinals-
McMurry Park - Sulphur Parks and Recreation , 300 S Hazel St , Sulphur
11:00 am -
2026 LHSAA Baseball Tournament-Class B-Finals-
McMurry Park - Sulphur Parks and Recreation , 300 S Hazel St , Sulphur
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Thursday April 30
Friday May 8
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JUST FOR FUN LOOK AT THE PIC MIDDLE TREE JUST ABOVE FENCE.
WHAT DO YOU SEE ON THE TREE? LETS KEEP THIS FUN PLEASE (Nextdoor Saltmine Corridoor) - Well I don't think I'm going to hang out on next door anymore my first day on here trying to sell something and I just almost got scammed like I was getting scammed but I hipped up to it!!
I have something for sale I got the text messages the emails everything be very careful people be very careful all the time all the time (Nextdoor St Clair)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Breaux Bridge. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping @ OLOL Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Breaux Bridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carencro
- PHOTOS Festival International- A Look Back Over the Years (theadvertiser.com)
- BeauBassin Farm & Gardens celebrates open house & ribbon cutting (katc.com)
- New interim representative for LPSS has been selected (klfy.com)
Lafayette
- Lafayette fire station to close for roof repair, expected to last six months (klfy.com)
- Cajuns Welcome Coastal for Weekend Set at Lamson (katc.com)
Ok Breaux Bridge! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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