Metairie, LA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Metairie, LA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Aldi opens in Metairie; new rink planned for parish. Also: New Aldi store opened in Metairie at the former Winn-Dixie location on Veterans Boulevard; Trunk or Treat event at LaFreniere Park, Saturday, October 24, 2026; free family Halloween activity. Weather: Mostly clear skies today, 58–69°F with gusty winds up to 28 mph.
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Headlines
- New Aldi store opened in Metairie at the former Winn-Dixie location on Veterans Boulevard.WWLTV.com ·
Safety & emergencies
- Former Jefferson Parish school resource officer pleaded guilty to sending sexual texts to a teen; conviction recorded.WWLTV.com · · Around
Events & going out
- Trunk or Treat event at LaFreniere Park, Saturday, October 24, 2026; free family Halloween activity.Jefferson Parish (.gov) · · Around
Community & volunteering
- Synthetic ice-skating rink planned for Jefferson Parish; council officials announced the project this week.FOX 8 Local First · · Around
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