🌱 Patch AM: Why deputies say a Metairie road rage shooting was justified

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In today's newsletter:

• Why deputies say a Metairie road rage shooting was justified

Also on today's calendar: Beyond The Grave and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 78.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Calls Metairie Road Rage Shooting Justified (usacarry.com) — A recent road rage shooting at Clearview and Airline in Metairie has been ruled justified by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, though prosecutors still decide on any charges. Officials stress that drivers usually have chances to safely disengage before using a gun, urging anyone who carries to prioritize de-escalation and calling 911 over confrontation.
   

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Sunday September 13
• Succulent Arrangement Workshop @ Perino's →
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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203 Metairie, LA 70002
  8:30 am
• Multi Company Drill (FETA) →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  9:00 am
• West Bank Council Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
  9:30 am
• FETA Testing →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201, Jefferson
  8:30 am
• Multi Company Drill (FETA) →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  9:00 am
• Planning Advisory Board West Bank Public Hearing Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street Council Chamber, Gretna
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
Friday September 25
• Beyond The Grave →
  5708 Airline Dr, Metairie
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Daily Meals →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  10:00 am
• Yoga →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  11:45 am
• Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Made a Walmart delivery order and the price of milk dropped significantly.
  Was 4.32 down to 2.82 for a gallon of their milk. Hope this is the beginning of price drops on all groceries. (Nextdoor LaSalle Park)
• Seen: lost Siberian Husky in Bissonet Plaza
  This poor boy is lost. I didn't see ID tag, but he is wearing a collar. To be friendly, but I was afraid to get too close because you just never… (Nextdoor Bissonet)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Metairie. Apply here.
• Louisiana Children's Medical Center - LCMC Health posted a job opening for PRN Hospitalist in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 5? Vote Now! (nola.com)

River Ridge

• Big expansion approved for New Orleans area landfill, making it Louisiana's largest (nola.com)

Kenner

• Southeast Louisiana boaters urged to stay sober as Kenner police target Labor Day safety (wdsu.com)
• Chance the Rapper, ChalMET Gala, Frida Fest and more New Orleans events this week (nola.com)
• Demanded ICE Checkpoints at Supermarkets, Then ICE Deported Him in a Day. Now Milo Yiannopoulos Fights Removal (latintimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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