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1. Jefferson Parish announces changes to materials accepted at recycling drop-offs (wgno.com) — Metairie residents who use Jefferson Parish's Saturday recycling drop-off at 700 David Dr. will soon see fewer paper items accepted, starting Oct. 10. Envelopes, office paper, and magazines will be excluded, while newspapers, brown bags, cardboard, and paperboard remain welcome. Other recyclable materials are unchanged, and hours stay 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday.
2. Best private high schools in Louisiana (westcentralsbest.com) — Families in Metairie will notice several local standouts on this new ranking of Louisiana's best private high schools, including Archbishop Chapelle, St. Martin's Episcopal, and Metairie Park Country Day. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, compares enrollment, student‑teacher ratios, and overall grades so parents can better gauge options both in town and across the state.
3. Entergy pauses Jefferson Parish tree trimming following complaints that they 'butchered' the canopy (nola.com) — Entergy has halted its tree trimming in Jefferson Parish while it works with parish leaders on stricter rules after residents in River Ridge and Old Metairie complained about severely cut canopies. With only 17% tree coverage parishwide and a long‑term plan to nearly double it, any new trimming limits and communication changes could significantly affect Metairie's shade, scenery, and power reliability.
4. Metairie man faces commercial fishing violation charges (cenlanow.com) — A Metairie man has been cited by state wildlife agents after a vessel stop on the Intracoastal Waterway led to allegations of commercial fishing without a vessel license, theft of crab traps, and operating while his license was suspended. Agents seized more than 3,800 pounds of shrimp, and the listed charges each carry potential fines and possible jail time, though he remains presumed innocent.
5. Retiring in Louisiana? These are the 6 best places to do says US News (shreveporttimes.com) — Metairie ranks as the second-best place to retire in Louisiana, with a relatively low cost of living, a median home value just over $312,000, and rents under $1,000. About 137,000 residents enjoy a median household income above $75,000, making the community attractive to retirees comparing options across the state.
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