Metairie Bank has opened a new branch in Covington after shuttering the former one. Located at 70496 Highway 21, the $600 million-asset bank had a ribbon-cutting ceremony October 10. Metairie Bank is not new to Covington. The newly constructed branch is replacing the branch at 1000 South Tyler St. in Covington. During the week of October 15, the bank will celebrate with refreshments, promotions and giveaways. “This new branch reflects our commitment to providing exceptional support and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of our customers,” Metairie Bank CEO John LeBlanc said in a news release Metairie Bank was founded in 1947 and is the oldest and largest commercial bank headquartered in Jefferson Parish. It serves the greater New Orleans area with nine branches, including two banking locations on the North Shore in Mandeville and Covington.