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Hello Metairie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Metairie ex-lieutenant keeps resurfacing in misconduct investigations
  • How spicy is Radosta's famous Old Metairie hot sausage po-boy?

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Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former JPSO lieutenant has been investigated for other conduct-related concerns (wwltv.com) — A Metairie resident and former Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office lieutenant was arrested on Veterans Memorial Boulevard after deputies allegedly found him impaired behind the wheel, leading to his firing. Records show he previously left JPSO during an internal probe and later resigned from other law enforcement roles amid misconduct investigations, raising questions about officer vetting.
   

• See 7 dishes and one cocktail Ian McNulty loved from a summer of eating around New Orleans (nola.com) — Metairie diners get a shout-out for the fiery hot sausage po-boy at Radosta's in Old Metairie, one of several standout dishes a local critic loved this summer. The piece also spotlights creative plates and cocktails across New Orleans and nearby Harahan, offering ideas for future food adventures as the weather cools.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Hundreds of eligible Jefferson Parish families are missing out on child-care assistance (nola.com)
  • Who was the best New Orleans area high school football player in Week 3? Vote now. (nola.com)
  • Watchdog questions how JPSO lieutenant returned after past investigations (fox8live.com)

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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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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