Hello again Buras! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Booker T. Washington Varsity Football @ South Plaquemines
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 79 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 80.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 81 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Barataria Preserve - What's in the Backpack? at Jean Lafitte Civic Center
Jean Lafitte National Park
This is an off-site program at the Jean Lafitte Civic Center at 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067
10:00 am
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French Quarter - Jazz Program - Kalindah Laveaux
Jean Lafitte National Park
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
3:00 pm
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Back-To-School Night
Andrew Jackson Middle
Chalmette, LA 70043
4:00 pm
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Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
5:00 pm
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Back to School Trivia
Jean Lafitte National Park
250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
5:00 pm
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Monthly School Board Meeting
Plaquemines Parish
School Board - Woodland Central Office - 1st fl
6:00 pm
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JCFA Graduation
Jefferson Parish
Cafe Hope 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna 70056.
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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First Day Students (Grades 1-5)
Jefferson Parish
Harvey, LA 70058
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First Day of Class / 1st thru 12th Grade / Abbreviated Day
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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Smart Start Day (Only Grades 6 at MS and 9 and 12 at HS)
Jefferson Parish
Harvey, LA 70058
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Students Report to School for First Day
St. Bernard Parish
Chalmette, LA 70043
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Inframark, LLC posted a job opening for Utility Technician in Port Sulphur. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chalmette
- Plaquemines Parish firefighters could help with hydrant inspections to prevent delayed response times (fox8live.com)
- Jim Beam column:New bridge can avoid problems (americanpress.com)
Harvey
- 10 New Orleans area cornerbacks to watch during the 2026 prep football season (nola.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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