🌱 Patch AM: Why Kenner police are cracking down on Esplanade Mall ‘urban explorers’

Good morning to you Kenner! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Kenner police are cracking down on Esplanade Mall 'urban explorers'
• How a $450M plant could indirectly benefit Kenner's food bank

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 77. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2nd YouTuber arrested for posting video of 'urban exploration' at Esplanade Mall (nola.com) — Kenner police say a second YouTuber has surrendered after allegedly entering the closed Esplanade Mall in Kenner and posting a video of the exploration, leading to charges including unauthorized entry of a business. Authorities warn that "urban exploration" of abandoned sites like the mall can be dangerous, pointing to a recent teen death in New Orleans, and emphasize safety and legal consequences for similar stunts.
   

• Cornerstone fertilizer plant on Jefferson Parish campus to cost $450M, bring 60 permanent jobs (nola.com) — A massive new $450 million fertilizer plant proposed for Cornerstone's Waggaman campus could bring 60 permanent jobs and 500 construction jobs to Jefferson Parish, while still needing parish permits and facing environmental scrutiny. For Kenner residents, the most direct tie so far is a pledged $100,000 donation split between Second Harvest and the Kenner Food Bank as part of the rollout.
   

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Thursday August 27
• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
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• JEDCO Board of Commissioners' Meeting →
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• Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting →
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We are hiring: Animal Care Kennel Lead no-kill animal shelter (Jefferson)
  Animal Care Kennel Leads work as a team to ensure safe, sanitary and secure facilities for all shelter animals. Responsible for the humane handling… (Nextdoor Chateau Estates)
• I am looking for a tutor for a 9th grade virtual student.
  Ideal tutor would be a college student or retired teacher that has flexibility during the day . References required . Looking for recommendations… (Nextdoor Chateau Estates North)

• Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Kenner. Apply here.
• City of Kenner Louisiana posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Ridge

• Baseball Announces 2026-27 Incoming Class (tulanegreenwave.com)

Metairie

• Jefferson Parish sheriff calls $1M+ Metairie steroid bust the largest he's seen (fox8live.com)
• Midsummer Mardi Gras, Yoga Festival, Savor the City and more events around New Orleans (nola.com)
• Water bills spike in Jefferson Parish for some residents, council votes to investigate (fox8live.com)

Harahan

• 14 Best Seafood Spots Guy Fieri Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives (tastingtable.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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