Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
Thursday: Cloudy with a t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Under fire over alleged misuse, here's how Flock cameras are used by New Orleans area police (nola.com) — Flock license plate cameras are now watching traffic across Jefferson Parish, including along Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, raising sharp questions about privacy and police misuse after a deputy was fired for abusing the system. Local departments tout the cameras' crime-solving power, while critics warn of mass surveillance and push for tighter safeguards, audits, and state-level limits on how this technology tracks residents' movements.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Cricket - BACK at HOME update! I gave her a good bath (she smelt absolutely terrible, after laying on me and loving all over me - I had to get all my clothes off and take a bath… (Nextdoor Clearview Pkwy)
Thank you to the person who turned in my prescription sunglasses at Zuppardos on Friday. A donation to St. Anthony's poor box has been made because of you! (Nextdoor Girard Playground)
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Metairie. Apply here.
Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
Jefferson Parish making changes to P.E., recess for K-5 students. Here's what's new. (nola.com)
Testimony wraps up in Louisiana Supreme Court justice's defamation case against The Advocate (nola.com)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of southeast Louisiana, Mississippi (wwltv.com)
Kenner
Everything to know about District 10-4A, including Shaw's quest to return to the Dome (nola.com)
Ok Metairie! 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
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