🌱 Patch AM: Did Kenner council secretly sidestep the mayor’s veto?

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In today's newsletter:

• Did Kenner council secretly sidestep the mayor's veto?
• See which Kenner homes and businesses just changed hands.
• Karr's 33rd straight win lights up Kenner's Muss Bertolino Stadium.

Also on today's calendar: Dave McCuller Invitational and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some wind and rain, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kenner City Council members violated open meetings laws, AG says (wwltv.com) — Kenner residents are being told by the Louisiana Attorney General that four City Council members likely violated the state's Open Meetings Law by privately sending a letter to New Orleans' mayor after the Kenner mayor vetoed an aviation board resolution. The move could be challenged in court, and any resulting ruling might affect how your council handles future appointments and public deliberations.
   

• East Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com) — If you're watching Kenner's housing market, this week's property transfers show a wide range of home and commercial sales, from modest houses on 31st and Arizona to high-end deals on Rue Place Pontchartrain and Veterans. The list also covers nearby Metairie, Harahan, Jefferson, and River Ridge, offering a snapshot of real estate activity across East Jefferson.
   

• Edna Karr runs win streak to 33 with 40-28 win over John Curtis (crescentcitysports.com) — High school football fans in Kenner saw a big one at Muss Bertolino Stadium, where Edna Karr extended its win streak to 33 games with a 40-28 district victory over John Curtis. Strong defense, key interceptions, and explosive plays from quarterback Forest Johnson and Marlon Jones powered the Cougars, while Curtis mounted a late rally that fell just short.
   

📸 Around Kenner

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• CSAL Championships →
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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Dave McCuller Invitational →
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• PlanNet Marketing 11yr Anniversary Super Saturday →
  Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner
  10:30 am
• Future Travel Professionals: New Orleans Business & Networking Experience →
  Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner
  11:00 am
Monday October 12
• City Holiday- All City Administrative Offices Closed →
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  8:30 am
• Card Social →
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  9:00 am
• Daily Meals →
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  10:00 am
• Bingo →
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  11:30 am
Tuesday October 13
• Daily Meals →
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  10:00 am
• Yoga →
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  11:45 am
Wednesday October 14
• Card Social →
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  9:00 am
• Daily Meals →
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  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My Granddaughter got me the life alert.
  I haven't had to use it yet, but when you are out and it is in your purse I set it off once. So I know it works. In my house I wear it around my… (Nextdoor Driftwood)
• ISO reliable Pet sitter in Kenner for weekend of the 16th.
  No overnight necessary, just drop ins throughout the day. TIA!! (Nextdoor Westgate Napoleon to W.M.)

• KFC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kenner. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2534) in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Ridge

• Niche: The 6 best suburbs, towns to raise a family in Louisiana (dailyworld.com)
• New Orleans native Brian King to perform at Jefferson Parish library (nola.com)

Metairie

• ICE agents chase immigrants in front of Metairie business (fox8live.com)
• This Haynes senior grew up playing hockey and is now a football star. 'I like being physical.' (nola.com)
• Que Pasa Fest, one of the biggest Hispanic festivals in Louisiana, canceled due to Hurricane Isaias (nola.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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