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In today's newsletter:
- How did a Metairie worksite turn into a Border Patrol chase?
- Why a deputy is now guarding Metairie’s Jewish Community Center
- Why a former Saints star keeps returning to a tavern off Metairie
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Find out what's happening in Metairiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Border Patrol agents arrest at least 3 at Slidell construction site (wwltv.com) — Border Patrol recently carried out a targeted operation in Metairie, where agents pursued three men into a worksite before arresting them with help from Kenner police and local firefighters. A similar arrest involving at least three men on a Slidell construction site was also captured on video, raising questions about how immigration enforcement operates on partially built properties in the region. 
• New Orleans' Jewish community adds security for Hanukkah celebrations (fox8live.com) — In Metairie, a Jefferson Parish deputy is now stationed outside the Goldring‑Woldenberg Jewish Community Center as local Jewish institutions increase security for Hanukkah events. Community leaders link the move to recent terror attacks abroad and a documented rise in antisemitic incidents, stressing the need to protect worshippers while still gathering proudly to celebrate Jewish traditions.
• NOLA cult hero Kyle Turley returning to Superdome for Jets matchup as Saints legend of the game (wdsu.com) — Saints favorite Kyle Turley is heading back to New Orleans this week as the Superdome’s “legend of the game” for the Jets matchup, and he recalls past gigs at a tavern off Metairie near Airline. He’ll also perform at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street, reflecting on how his years with the Saints made the city feel like a second home.
📸 Around Metairie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metairie
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- The Nutcracker
Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- JEDCO Executive Committee Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 700 Churchill Parkway , Avondale
8:30 am - Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
5:00 pm - Pottery Hand Building Class
Artsy Edge , 3228 Metairie Road , Metairie
11:00 am - Christmas Eve Holiday
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar - Christmas Day Holiday
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Daily Meals
Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
10:00 am - Yoga
Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
11:45 am - Personnel Board Regular Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
2:00 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting (Canceled)
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 4747 West Napoleon Avenue , Metairie
4:00 pm - Adult Watercolor Classes
Jefferson Parish Library - River Ridge Library , 8825 Jefferson Hwy , River Ridge
6:00 pm - Bingo
Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
11:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Sunday morning.
I hope today finds you well. If not your in my thoughts and prayers. Quick thought. " let's try to be great gears in this machine of life". Love… (Nextdoor Civic Street)
- Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions posted a job opening for Lobby / Public Space Attendant, Marriott Lakeway, Metairie LA in Metairie. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
- Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for Dec. 15 (nola.com)
- LCMC Health's EMS and partnered hospitals prepare for the spike in seasonal calls as the cold weather and holiday celebrations roll in (nola.com)
- Who was the New Orleans area prep football player of the week for the state championships? Vote now. (nola.com)
River Ridge
- Kim Mulkey and LSU making moves to land top 5-star 2027 recruit (deathvalleyvoice.com)
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