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🌱 Denham Springs man arrested after Texas stop uncovers pounds of hard drugs
Cheers Denham Springs! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Denham Springs man arrested after Texas stop uncovers pounds of hard drugs
- Why a Denham Springs lawmaker’s tort reform bill was narrowly defeated
- How a Denham Springs tragedy is driving a new Louisiana safety bill
Also on today's calendar: Michael Palascak.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, temps: high: 86, low: 52.
- Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Cops find more than 3 pounds of meth, cocaine during I-10 stop in Orange (12newsnow.com) — A man from Denham Springs was arrested in Orange, Texas after police say they found several pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine, plus promethazine, during a traffic stop on I-10. The Louisiana driver now faces serious felony drug possession charges, and investigators say more charges could follow. The case underscores ongoing interstate drug trafficking concerns affecting local residents. 
2. Roundup: Sid Edwards / Tort reform / US jobless claims (businessreport.com) — A tort reform bill by Rep. Kellee Dickerson of Denham Springs, which sought to cap certain civil court damages at $500,000, was narrowly rejected by a House committee. The roundup also notes Mayor Sid Edwards completing a national leadership program and reports a slight drop in U.S. jobless claims amid global economic uncertainty.
3. Louisiana bill would allow victims to file protective orders online (wafb.com) — A Denham Springs mother is backing a Louisiana bill that would let domestic violence victims request protective orders online from a safer, private location. Her daughter was killed in a Denham Springs apartment earlier this year, and she believes easier online access might have helped. The proposal has cleared a Senate committee and now heads to the House.
4. Baton Rouge area prep athletes show out among best talent in state at Grizzly Relays (nola.com) — Denham Springs’ boys track team finished runner-up to Catholic High at the talent-packed Grizzly Relays in Baton Rouge, highlighted by strong relay performances. The meet also produced several state-leading marks from Baton Rouge-area athletes, underscoring how competitive local programs are heading into the heart of track season.
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LEDC Luncheon
Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Dr, Denham Springs
11:30 am
Thursday May 7
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Other local events
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Michael Palascak
Southern Rhythm Venue & Entertainment , 51494 LA-16 , Denham Springs
8:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southside Jr High School Career Day
Southside Jr High School , on Pete's Hwy , Denham Springs
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Glow & Flow
Kendra Scott , 10156 Perkins Rowe SUITE 150 , Baton Rouge
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Community Meeting
Park Forest Middle , 3760 Aletha Dr. , Baton Rouge
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Member Meeting | Airport in Livingston Parish
Forrest Grove Plantation , 8743 Stephenson Dr , Denham Springs
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Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
Baton Rouge, LA Calendar , 222 St. Louis Street Metro Council Chambers , Baton Rouge
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Alchemy After Dark - EVERY Wednesday
Acrylics on the Rocks , 17066 Airline Hwy suite b , Prairieville
7:00 pm -
37th Annual Amite 100 Poker Run
Canal Bank Club , 18489 LA-22 , Maurepas
10:00 am -
Shock the Block Truck Show
Livingston Parish Fairgrounds , 19869 Fairgrounds Rd , Livingston
10:00 am -
2026 Bob Jackson Crawfish Boil Off
Lamar Dixon Expo Center , 9039 S St Landry Ave , Gonzales
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The Magnolia Market
Lamar Dixon Expo Center , 9039 S St Landry Ave , Gonzales
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