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Greetings Metairie! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a traffic stop end with a man in a tree?
  • How does Metairie stack up as a top retirement destination?
  • Metairie airport worker accused in $79,000 watch theft case

Also on today's calendar: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Metairie, LA and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man climbs tree in Metairie after motorcycle crash in attempt to evade arrest, authorities say (wwltv.com) — A police pursuit that began on Veterans Memorial Boulevard near North Turnbull Drive ended with a man spotted high in a tree by the I‑10 exit at Clearview Parkway in Metairie. Deputies and firefighters spent hours coaxing him down before he was arrested on multiple charges and taken for medical evaluation.
   

2. 6 best places to retire in Louisiana (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Metairie ranks as the second-best place to retire in Louisiana, highlighted for its relatively low cost of living and sizable senior population. With about 137,000 residents, solid median income, and moderate home prices and rents, the community is portrayed as an attractive option for current and future Metairie retirees weighing long-term plans.
   

3. Pair of New Orleans airport baggage handlers accused of stealing $79K watch from luggage (nola.com) — A Metairie teenager working as a baggage handler at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is accused, along with a LaPlace coworker, of stealing a luxury watch worth more than $79,000 from a traveler's checked luggage. Both men were arrested by Jefferson Parish deputies, booked with felony theft, and later released on bond while the investigation continues.
   

4. Jefferson Parish opens new inclusionary playground (wdsu.com) — Jefferson Parish has opened Rylee's Place, an inclusionary playground in Marrero, complementing the existing accessible playground at Lafreniere Park in Metairie and others under construction nearby. The new park honors teen Rylee Grace Pizani and is designed so children with physical and intellectual disabilities can fully participate, with wheelchair-accessible equipment and sensory-friendly areas for ages 2 to 12.
   

5. What's GoiNg On in Sports?: Saints prepare for Domecoming anniversary, LSU injury updates and Tulane's QB situation (wgno.com) — From a studio in Metairie, local sportscasters break down a big Monday night "Domecoming" anniversary game for the Saints, key injuries for LSU's defense, and Tulane's unsettled quarterback situation. If you follow New Orleans–area teams, this episode offers context on roster changes, emotional storylines, and what to watch heading into the next slate of games.
   

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    They've been cutting my grass for over a year. Always on time and employees are very polite and do a great job. Thank you. (Nextdoor Ferran Place/Courtland Heights)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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