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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a fired Metairie lieutenant was rehired despite past investigations
  • How rising diesel prices are quietly raising Metairie meat counter costs
  • Why a new left tackle in Metairie could shape the Saints' season

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Watchdog questions how JPSO lieutenant returned after past investigations (fox8live.com) — A Metairie lieutenant with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office was fired after an alleged DWI arrest on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, raising questions about how he was rehired despite past investigations. A crime watchdog and a Metairie resident stress the need for stricter background checks and better reporting when officers leave agencies under scrutiny, as officials decline immediate comment.
   

2. Diesel prices drive up meat costs, local butcher weighs in (wdsu.com) — Shoppers in Metairie may notice higher meat prices as McCord Butchery faces rising delivery fees and new fuel surcharges tied to diesel costs. Owner Sam McCord and an LSU agricultural economist explain how expensive fuel is squeezing farmers' margins, prompting smaller, more frequent shipments and pushing some of those added costs onto local customers.
   

3. Asim Richards is ready to step in at left tackle for the Saints while Kelvin Banks is out (wgno.com) — In Metairie, the Saints are turning to tackle Asim Richards to protect quarterback Tyler Shough's blindside while Kelvin Banks recovers from ankle surgery. Coaches say Richards, acquired from Dallas last year, has prepared like a starter and impressed against Baltimore, giving local fans reason to watch his first start closely this Sunday against the Raiders.
   

4. Morehouse General Hospital Wins LAMMICO Patient Safety Award (bizneworleans.com) — Metairie-based insurer LAMMICO is spotlighting patient safety by honoring Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop for sharply reducing pressure injuries through better prevention and wound care. While the award and grant money go to hospitals outside Metairie, the recognition underscores the influence of a Metairie company on regional healthcare quality and risk management practices across the South.
   

5. Chicken Salad Chick plans to open first location in New Orleans (nola.com) — Metairie residents already familiar with Chicken Salad Chick will soon see the chain expand, as the DiPaola family prepares to open its first New Orleans location in Mid-City this January. The couple, who already operate the Metairie and Slidell stores, say the new spot near Cabrini and Jesuit high schools will feature local-themed decor and continue their family-run approach.
   

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