Hi Violet! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.
📸 Around Violet
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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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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Back to School Trivia
Jean Lafitte National Park
250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
5:00 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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Monthly School Board Meeting
Plaquemines Parish
School Board - Woodland Central Office - 1st fl
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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First Day of Class / 1st thru 12th Grade / Abbreviated Day
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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Students Report to School for First Day
St. Bernard Parish
Chalmette, LA 70043
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French Quarter - Jazz Program - Sean Clark Trio featuring Saskia Walker
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
Saturday August 8
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Recycling Drop-Off Event →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Back to School Museum Bingo
Jean Lafitte National Park
250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
10:00 am
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French Quarter - Jazz Program - John Royen Trio
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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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Meraux. Apply here.
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Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Team Member in Chalmette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Violet here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chalmette
- 10 New Orleans area cornerbacks to watch during the 2026 prep football season (nola.com)
Gretna
- New testing protocol planned after hydrant issues at RV park fire (wdsu.com)
- Jim Beam column:New bridge can avoid problems (americanpress.com)
Ok Violet! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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