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🌱 Can you help Gonzales police ID this Walmart liquor theft suspect?

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Cheers Gonzales! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you help Gonzales police ID this Walmart liquor theft suspect?
  • Why were federal immigration agents detaining people outside a Gonzales grocery?

Also on today's calendar: Miracle on 34th Street and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Gonzalesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Gonzalesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gonzales Police attempting to identify man accused of stealing almost $200 worth of liquor (wafb.com) — Gonzales police are asking residents to help identify a man accused of taking nearly $200 in liquor from the local Walmart, then leaving on a bicycle toward Airline Highway. The incident happened Monday evening, and officers are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to call Gonzales Police or Capital Region Crime Stoppers, with anonymous tips accepted online or via the P3 app.
   

• Federal agents reportedly spotted in Gonzales, Livingston Parish amid immigration crackdown (wafb.com) — Federal immigration agents were reportedly seen detaining at least two people outside Ideal Market off Highway 30 in Gonzales as part of a statewide crackdown. The operation, centered in New Orleans and nearby parishes, has sparked concerns from some leaders about potential racial profiling and due process issues as more arrests are reported across the region.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Pajama Storytime
    Ascension Parish Library, 708 S Irma Blvd, Gonzales
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It is TACO TUESDAY!
    Moonpie has her Taco Pajamas ready for picking up Tacos and Chips/Salsa tonight from La Nueva Tequilas! Ms. Carol please be ready! (When we rescued… (Nextdoor Pelican Point)
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    She's a medium sized dog, medium length black hair with a white chest. Very friendly, if seen please call, 225 278 8235. Thanks (Nextdoor Central Galvez)
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  • Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Gonzales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gonzales here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Soccer: Jesuit, Denham Springs, Holy Cross, U-High, Newman top boys polls (crescentcitysports.com)
  • 70 for 70: Gov. Bobby Jindal and the role his administration played in development in Denham Springs (wbrz.com)
  • Livingston Parish man tied to deadly hit-and-run arrested on drug charges (louisianafirstnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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