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Coffee in hand, Livingston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could new parish road rules change your neighborhood streets?
- How a delivery dispute led to gunfire and an out-of-state arrest
- Meet the Livingston Parish teen honored with a national disability advocacy award
Also on today's calendar: Shock the Block Truck Show.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
- Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Livingston Parish Infrastructure Committee discusses possible steps towards future Road Classification Manual and Parish-wide sewer system (livingstonparishnews.com) — Livingston Parish’s Infrastructure Committee has begun shaping a new road classification manual and exploring a parish-wide sewer system that could significantly change how local streets and neighborhood sewage are built and maintained. While nothing is final yet, the committee is laying groundwork for future design standards, traffic studies, and unified sewer oversight that would affect developers and residents across the parish. 
• Amazon contract driver arrested in Mississippi after allegedly firing gun at Livingston Parish resident (wafb.com) — Livingston Parish deputies say an Amazon contract driver is facing charges after allegedly firing shots toward a local resident on Horsebluff Road in Springfield back in February. Investigators tracked the suspect to Jackson, Mississippi, where he was arrested this week and now awaits extradition to the Livingston Parish Detention Center as the case continues.
• Livingston Parish student wins national award (louisianafirstnews.com) — A Livingston Parish high school student has earned national recognition for his achievements, bringing positive attention to local schools. Jared Peters, a Live Oak High sophomore and former Livingston Virtual student, received the 2026 National “Yes I Can” Award in Salt Lake City for overcoming challenges and advocating for students with disabilities.
📸 Around Livingston
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Member Meeting | Airport in Livingston Parish
Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Dr, Denham Springs
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Shock the Block Truck Show
Livingston Parish Fairgrounds , 19869 Fairgrounds Rd , Livingston
10:00 am
Saturday April 25
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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
8:00 am -
Bill Evans Jazz Festival: LAJE State Jazz Festival - Day 3 — Downtown Hammond
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts , 220 E Thomas St , Hammond
1:30 pm -
Singo at Deadbeat Brewing — Downtown Hammond
Deadbeat Brewing Co , 14258 W Club Deluxe Rd , Hammond
7:00 pm -
Ponchatoula Proud - Love The Boot Week
Ponchatoula Memorial Park , 301 N 6th St , Ponchatoula
10:00 am -
Saturday Night Karaoke — Downtown Hammond
Brady's , 110 SW Railroad Ave , Hammond
10:00 pm -
Kajun 107.1 Member Guest Radio Appearance
Northshore Media Group , 200 E Thomas St , Hammond
8:30 am -
Alchemy After Dark - EVERY Wednesday
Acrylics on the Rocks , 17066 Airline Hwy suite b , Prairieville
7:00 pm -
After Hours sponsored by Crescent Title
Crescent Title , 220 W Thomas Street , Hammond
4:30 pm -
Tangipahoa Chamber Birdies & Business
Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce , 400 NW Railroad Ave , Hammond
8:00 am -
The Italian Festival
Tickfaw City Hall , 50081 US-51 , Tickfaw
9:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone!
My name is Ashley and im from Livingston parish. I am a mom of 3 beautiful, amazing children. I clean houses these days to make ends meet and have… (Nextdoor Colyell Satsuma) - Good morning I will be out pressure washing and cutting today.
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- PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser (Seasonal) in Livingston. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Denham Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albany
- Live Pro Wrestling 225 returns to Albany on May 2 (an17.com)
Denham Springs
- Community growth: Denham Springs City Council receives Liberty Tree donation from Sons of the American Revolution to honor 250th Anniversary of American Independence (livingstonparishnews.com)
- Traffic stop yields more than three pounds of meth, cocaine (kfdm.com)
- Louisiana bill would allow victims to file protective orders online (wafb.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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