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Hello Jefferson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How many Jefferson kids still lack an early childhood education seat?
- Jefferson Parish inmates face July trial in Super Bowl reporter death case
- Injured in a Metairie hit-and-run? Key steps Jefferson drivers should know
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Sunday: A few morning showers; windy, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Supporting Early Childhood Education in Jefferson Parish (nola.com) — Families in Jefferson Parish face a major shortage of affordable early childhood education seats, and local leaders are working through the Jefferson Ready Start Network to close that gap. Executive director Sarintha Stricklin explains how parish council funding, state matches, and new grants are expanding access, especially for economically disadvantaged and Latino families, while also supporting the local workforce and long-term economic health. 
• Trial date set for ‘career criminal' accused of killing reporter covering Super Bowl (wwltv.com) — A high-profile homicide case tied to Jefferson Parish is moving toward trial, with three defendants jailed locally and a July 6 start date set in 24th Judicial Court. Prosecutors allege the group ran a drugging-and-robbery scheme that led to a visiting sports reporter’s death in Kenner while he was in town covering the Super Bowl.
• Steps victims can take after being injured in a hit and run (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — If you’re hurt in a hit-and-run in Metairie or elsewhere in Jefferson Parish, calling 911, getting medical care, and documenting everything can strongly affect your recovery and claim. This guide walks you through Louisiana-specific steps, from police reports to uninsured motorist coverage and when to contact an attorney.
📸 Around Jefferson
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Upcoming Events in
Jefferson
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Recycling Drop-Off Event
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am -
Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 200 Derbigny Street , Gretna
4:00 pm -
West Bank Council Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 200 Derbigny Street , Gretna
9:30 am -
Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201 , Jefferson
8:30 am -
Planning Advisory Board General Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber , Jefferson
5:00 pm -
Recycling Drop-Off Event
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting: Walmart West Esplanade
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce , 300 W Esplanade Ave , Kenner
9:30 am -
Pottery Hand Building Class
Artsy Edge , 3228 Metairie Road , Metairie
11:00 am -
6th Annual Big Easy Crawfish Cook-off Presented by Kiefer & Kiefer
The Kamp , 2317 Hickory Ave , Harahan
1:00 pm -
Plant & Grow: A Spring Herb Garden Workshop | Westwego
Meredith House Events Hall & Creative Studio , 140 Louisiana St , Westwego
3:00 pm -
Harahan LA "Midgets With Attitude Mayhem" Mini-Wrestling Event - (Ages 21+)
Daiquiri Stop , 1700-1740 Hickory Ave , Harahan
6:00 pm -
Business and Breakfast - Ruby Slipper Veterans
Ruby Slipper Veterans , 4236 Veterans Blvd. , Metairie
7:45 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Wednesday April 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Metairie
- 'Match made in heaven': Former LSU wide receiver to open new Japanese restaurant in Metairie (wwltv.com)
- Metairie couple delayed seeking help for toddler suffering drug overdose: JPSOerdose (nola.com)
- Service workers see bigger refunds under ‘No Tax on Tips' (wwltv.com)
Harahan
- East Jefferson property transfers for April 2-10, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com)
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-- 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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