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Livingston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Livingston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Livingston library branch will Nash the T‑Rex visit next week?
  • See who was booked into Livingston Parish Jail on June 8
  • See what’s finally taking shape at the new Livingston Parish Airport.

Also on today's calendar: Karaoke Sundays with Dano at Charlie B's Daiquiris and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Dinosaur Experience bringing prehistoric creatures to life at Livingston Parish Library (livingstonparishnews.com) — Families across Livingston Parish can catch The Dinosaur Experience at multiple library branches June 15–16, including a June 16 afternoon show at the Main Branch in Livingston. The free, family‑friendly program features large dinosaur puppets, a crowd‑pleasing T‑Rex named Nash, and ties into the library’s Summer Reading Program that runs through August 2.
   

2. 8 individuals booked at Livingston-area facilities on June 8 (floridaparishnews.com) — Eight people were recently booked into Livingston Parish Jail on June 8, with charges ranging from property and drug offenses to warrants and violent allegations. These are intake records only, meaning none of the individuals have been found guilty at this stage. Residents can see the types of cases moving through local facilities this week.
   

3. Livingston Parish Airport progress taking off, according to chairwoman (unfilteredwithkiran.com) — Construction of the new Livingston Parish Airport in Livingston is moving into a highly visible phase, with crews now laying subsurface and asphalt for the 4,200‑foot runway and taxiway. Recent work also brought new sewer, water, and three‑phase power to the site, plus a nearby fire station, and officials say the project is already drawing millions in outside investment for parish growth.
   

4. Livingston Parish education: 1,047 multiracial students enrolled in 2025-26 (floridaparishnews.com) — Livingston Parish schools enrolled 1,047 multiracial students in 2025–26, a 10.4% increase that now makes up 4% of the district’s 26,227 students. New state and national rankings highlight Louisiana’s broader education challenges, while school‑by‑school data show where multiracial enrollment is highest, from South Walker Elementary to Denham Springs High and Walker High.
   

5. Troopers Investigating Multiple Fatal Crashes in Livingston and Ascension Parishes (einpresswire.com) — State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash on LA 64 at Magnolia Garden Court in Livingston Parish that killed a 42-year-old scooter rider from Baker on June 9. Troopers say the scooter struck a turning Nissan, and the rider was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet. Both drivers provided toxicology samples as the investigation continues, and troopers urge strict roadway and helmet safety.
   

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-- 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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