Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After beefing up security, Louisiana congregations seek new ways to welcome (nola.com) — Worshippers at St. Martin's Episcopal Church and Shir Chadash in Metairie are seeing more cameras, trained ushers, and police details as congregations across Louisiana tighten security while trying to remain welcoming. Local clergy describe balancing safety with hospitality, citing national attacks on houses of worship and new state laws that expand how churches can handle disruptions during services.
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💬 Chatter
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Update - owner found! Anyone missing a dog? My friend found this cutie by Ithaca and Clearview (Nextdoor Metairie Lakefront)
I have free plants in pots under the oak tree in front of my house (not the plants on the steps). Lots of elephant ears, an asparagus fern, a small plumeria, some type of climbing vine and two ice cream banana trees. All are in pots under the oak… (Nextdoor Old Metairie)
Golden Nugget posted a job opening for Line Cook in Metairie. Apply here.
Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
Jefferson Parish Schools lags on required training, as teachers demand compensation (nola.com)
Who was the best New Orleans area high school football player in Week 2? Vote now. (nola.com)
Trial begins for 3 charged in death of Kansas City sports reporter (wwltv.com)
Harahan-based Laitram grows into $1.5 billion business as next generation steps up to lead (nola.com)
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