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Hello Metairie! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing at Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  • Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting at Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
  • KBA Networking Event at Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 79.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update Cricket missing - she was seen sleeping on 808 Kent ave's front porch a block off of West Metairie Ave.
    Another man was driving and saw her. He tried to get her but she ran under a house to hide right at this same area. This was all yesterday morning… (Nextdoor Clearview Pkwy)
  • Cricket missing update - hi everyone, I am about to hit the neighborhood and put up more fliers.
    If anyone has seen her today at all, please let me know. The last time she was seen that was reported was yesterday afternoon running on Radiance… (Nextdoor Clearview Pkwy)
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Metairie. Apply here.
  • Sylvan Learning, Inc. posted a job opening for Sylvan School Counselor in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

  • Hurricane Hole fishing tournament in Grand Isle set to air for national audience on ESPN+ (nola.com)
  • New Orleans flood authority gets new police chief (wwltv.com)
  • LaPlace man arrested after shooting outside Elmwood Shopping Center, JPSO says (wwltv.com)

River Ridge

  • East Jefferson property transfers for Aug. 7-13, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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