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🌱 What’s next after Gretna native Elfrid Payton’s latest G League trade?
Spotted on the Gretna calendar: Late Night Winter! Frozen Aurora Lake add LIGHTS
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In today's newsletter:
- What’s next after Gretna native Elfrid Payton’s latest G League trade?
- Which Gretna resident’s punchline made Walt Handelsman’s final contest?
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Find out what's happening in Gretnafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Gretnafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Austin Spurs Agree to Trade with San Diego Clippers (oursportscentral.com) — Gretna native Elfrid Payton is back in the spotlight after the Austin Spurs acquired his returning player rights from the San Diego Clippers in an NBA G League trade. The veteran guard, who starred at UL Lafayette and has a decade of NBA experience, could soon be showcasing his playmaking skills again and giving Gretna basketball fans another team to follow. 
• With over 750 punchlines sent, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's LAST Cartoon Caption Contest! (nola.com) — A Gretna resident, Don Randon, earned a finalist spot in Walt Handelsman’s final Cartoon Caption Contest, standing out among 758 punchline entries from across Louisiana and beyond. The piece celebrates the long-running contest’s history, highlights several witty finalists, and notes Handelsman’s upcoming retirement after more than a decade of running the feature.
📸 Around Gretna
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gretna
★ Featured events ★
- Late Night Winter! Frozen Aurora Lake add LIGHTS
Painting with a Twist, 1900 Lafayette St Ste 2A, Gretna
8:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- French Quarter - Jazz Program - Eric Lucero Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
1:00 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Rendezvous in the Prairie
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 W. Park Avenue , Eunice
5:30 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Saints & Souls Talk
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 W. Park Avenue , Eunice
11:00 am - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Jason Marsalis Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
1:00 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Jamil Sharif Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - French Quarter - Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Personnel Board Regular Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
2:00 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting (Canceled)
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 4747 West Napoleon Avenue , Metairie
4:00 pm - JEDCO Executive Committee Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 700 Churchill Parkway , Avondale
8:30 am - Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Louisiana Staffing posted a job opening for Maintenance Assistant / Cleaning Professional in Gretna. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
- Arrests Report for Dec. 12-14, 2025. (stjohnsheriff.org)
Marrero
- Louisiana high school blows state championship football game in unbelievable fashion (yardbarker.com)
Jefferson
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-- The Patch AM Team
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