🌱 What’s next for the historic spring that named Denham Springs?

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In today's newsletter:

• What’s next for the historic spring that named Denham Springs?
• How did Denham Springs soccer climb to No. 1 in Louisiana?
• Why were federal agents detaining people at a Denham Springs trailer park?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower; warm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Officials working to rehab spring that gave the city it's name (wbrz.com) — City leaders in Denham Springs are working to restore Spring Park and the historic mineral spring that originally gave the city its name. Mayor Gerard Landry says the active spring still bubbles today, but flooding from the nearby Amite River and funding challenges complicate plans, even as LSU landscape architecture students contribute fresh design ideas for the site’s future.
   

2. Soccer: Jesuit, Denham Springs, Holy Cross, U-High, Newman top boys polls (crescentcitysports.com) — Denham Springs High’s boys soccer team is tied with Jesuit for the top spot in Louisiana’s Division I coaches poll, highlighting a strong start to the season for the Yellow Jackets. The statewide rankings also spotlight several other Baton Rouge-area programs and recap boys and girls results from around south Louisiana.
   

3. Federal agents reportedly spotted in Gonzales, Livingston Parish amid immigration crackdown (wafb.com) — Federal immigration agents were reportedly seen detaining at least one person at a Denham Springs trailer park as part of a broader crackdown called Operation Catahoula Crunch. The same operation led to detentions in Walker and Gonzales and has sparked debate, with some Louisiana leaders warning it could encourage racial profiling while officials emphasize targeting serious offenders.
   

4. Remembering Darryl Glenn Bennett (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Family and friends are mourning 65-year-old Darryl Glenn Bennett of Alexandria, whose survivors include a son living in Denham Springs. Remembered for his quiet strength and devotion to loved ones, Bennett built a career as a skilled copy repair technician and leaves behind a large, close-knit family and many grandchildren.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Denham Springs

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Tuesday December 16

• Leadership Alumni REUNION
  SUMA CENTER
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Pop-Up Bar at The Queen Baton Rouge
  The Queen Baton Rouge , 1717 River Park Blvd , Baton Rouge
  4:00 pm
• Steve Judice, Ryan Harris, Jason Harrington
  La Divina Italian Coffee Cafe , 3535 Perkins Rd STE 360 , Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
• ZHS Choir Winter Concert
  VPAC
  6:30 pm
• Mamma Mania - NYCs Premiere ABBA Celebration
  Chelsea's Live , 1010 Nicholson Dr , Baton Rouge
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival
  Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room , 2733 North St , Baton Rouge
  3:00 pm
• Cousins Maine Lobster - Prairieville
  Food Trucks @ Oak Grove , 17198 Old Jefferson Hwy , Prairieville
  4:00 pm
• December Open Water Scuba Class Continued
  Underwater Adventures , 10699 Airline Hwy suite B , Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
• Let's Go Party! Diva Event
  Painting with a Twist , 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 3A , Baton Rouge
  7:30 pm
• The Silly Rabbit Comedy Club Presents: Shaun Jones
  The Silly Rabbit Comedy Club , 9945 Airline Hwy # C , Baton Rouge
  8:15 pm

Saturday December 13

• Lil Sticker Cheer Clinic - Baton Rouge, LA 2025
  St. Joseph's Academy , 3015 Broussard St , Baton Rouge
  9:00 am
• *Family Day: FROSTY 1.5 hr public event
  Painting with a Twist , 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 3A , Baton Rouge
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Baloo, a dog who went missing in New Orleans, LA, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 4 minutes. Message from Owner: "My dog… (Nextdoor Plantation Estates)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray rabbit!
  FOUND on December 10, 2025 in New Orleans, LA 70119 near Near bienville Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Plantation Estates)

• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Denham Springs. Apply here.
• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Denham Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denham Springs here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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