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1. Metairie students named National Math Stars (wdsu.com) — Two third graders from Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies have been named to the prestigious 2026 National Math Stars cohort, bringing long-term STEM support right to a local campus. Over the next decade, they'll receive mentorship, funding for advanced math courses, enrichment materials, and invitations to competitions and camps that could open major academic doors.
2. Top Permits: Riverwalk permit signals shift toward restaurants (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Recent building permits include exterior renovations at 104 Metairie Heights Avenue in Metairie, signaling ongoing investment in the neighborhood. The wider roundup also tracks major commercial and residential projects across Jefferson Parish, New Orleans, and St. Tammany, offering a snapshot of where construction dollars are flowing around the region.
3. Best high schools in Louisiana (westcentralsbest.com) — Two Metairie schools, St. Martin's Episcopal and Metairie Park Country Day, rank among the top 25 high schools in Louisiana in a new Niche-based list. The rankings weigh academics, culture, activities, and parent and student surveys, giving local families a snapshot of how nearby options compare with leading schools across the state.
4. Metairie nurse arrested for Medicaid fraud, officials say (wwltv.com) — A 53-year-old Metairie woman working as an advanced practice nurse for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority has been arrested on a Medicaid fraud charge tied to claims for services to her incarcerated son. State investigators say more than $1,200 in payments were made for times she could not have provided care, and the case remains under investigation.
5. 10 players who could hold the keys to the Saints season (crescentcitysports.com) — From their Metairie practice base, the Saints have finalized a 53-man roster and are leaning on a mix of young talent and new veterans to chase their first playoff berth in five years. Ten key players, especially in the secondary and on special teams, could determine whether this season becomes a real turnaround for New Orleans fans in Metairie.
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