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Hello again Metairie! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the two Metairie third graders earning national math honors
  • See what's planned for Metairie Heights and other nearby properties
  • See how Metairie high schools rank among Louisiana's best

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost black cat two days ago, Airline Park area.
    Her name is Echo. If anyone seen her please let me know. She may be a little skittish. Thank you. (Nextdoor LaSalle Park)
  • Our little girl Coco slipped out of the house behind my daughter.
    She has a teal green collar with bells. She's 10 years old and we are very concerned for her in this heat. (Nextdoor Cleary/Veterans Blvd)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocker in Metairie. Apply here.
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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